How do I start using feeds?

In general, the first thing you need is something called a news reader. This is a piece of software that checks the feeds and lets you read any new articles that have been added. There are many different versions, some of which are accessed using a browser, and some of which are downloadable applications.

Browser-based news readers let you catch up with your RSS feed subscriptions from any computer, whereas downloadable applications let you store them on your main computer, in the same way that you either download your e-mail using Outlook, or keep it on a web-based service like Hotmail.

Once you have chosen a news reader, all you have to do is to decide what content you want it to receive.

Using DGM feeds on your site

If you run your own website, you can display the latest headlines from other websites on your own site using RSS.

We encourage the use of DGM feeds as part of a website, however, we do require that the proper format and attribution is used when DGM feeds content appears. The attribution text should read "DGM feeds". You may not use any DGM logo or other DGM trademark.

We reserve the right to prevent the distribution of DGM feeds content and DGM does not accept any liability for its feeds. Please see the Terms and Conditions for full details.

What are News Feeds?

News feeds allow you to see when websites have added new content. You can get the latest headlines and video in one place, as soon as its published, without having to visit the websites you have taken the feed from.

Feeds are also known as RSS. There is some discussion as to what RSS stands for, but most people plump for 'Really Simple Syndication'. In essence, the feeds themselves are just web pages, designed to be read by computers rather than people.