The simple answer
Think of an RSS feed as a small address that always knows which articles you have published most recently. Give that address to a website, feed reader or automation tool and it can check for new posts automatically.
How it works on Counselling.Network
Write and publish it once on Counselling.Network.
The new title, short introduction and article link are added automatically.
Your website, feed reader or automation tool can display or share the new article.
They follow the link to read the complete article on Counselling.Network.
Why might I use it?
You can give your personal RSS feed address to:
Your website or web designer
Some websites can use the feed to show your newest articles automatically.
A newsletter service
A connected service can use new feed items when preparing an email newsletter.
An automation tool
Tools such as Zapier can notice a new article and start a workflow.
A feed reader
People using a feed reader can follow new articles without repeatedly checking the website.
What do I need to know?
- You do not need to understand or edit the technical feed.
- Drafts and private content are not included.
- Only a short introduction is supplied; the complete article stays on Counselling.Network.
- An RSS feed does not post anywhere by itself. It must first be connected to a website or service.
- RSS can help people discover and link to your work, but it does not guarantee search rankings.
Should I use the widget or RSS?
| Choose | When it is most useful |
|---|---|
| Blog widget | You want a ready-made, styled list of posts to paste onto a website. |
| RSS feed | Your website or automation service already knows how to read an RSS address. |
You can use both. The widget is usually the easiest choice; RSS provides more flexibility for designers and automation tools.
Your feed is created for you
Sign in, open Embed Blog Posts and copy your personal RSS feed address. You can then send it to your web designer or paste it into a compatible service.