Using RSS feeds
RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication" – it's a format for distributing and gathering content from sources across the Web, including newspapers, magazines, and blogs.
With RSS you can quickly and easily get the latest updates from all your favourite websites in one place, rather than having to visiting them one by one. To do this you use an RSS reader that automatically checks for news and updates.
How to subscribe
Essilor's news section has an RSS feed which allows you to get automatic updates from our news section. Just copy this Subscribe to Essilor news link to your RSS reader.
Choosing an RSS reader:
To read our News feed and other RSS feeds, you'll need an RSS reader. There are many different 'feed readers' (also known as RSS aggregators or simply newsreaders) to choose from, but they can be divided into two main types: web-based and application based. Web-based readers have the benefit that you can check your feeds from any computer, while the stand-alone applications often have more features and greater flexibility. Browsers such as Internet Explorer 7, Firefox and Safari also have built-in RSS readers, although these are not as functional and versatile as using a separate application. Some email clients also have the ability to be an RSS reader.
Web Based RSS Readers:
All you have to do is to sign up for an account and you can add as many feeds as you want. Below are a few of the most popular; some sites will have buttons that allow you to add it to these RSS readers automatically. Otherwise, just copy and paste the RSS feed link into your reader and you're up and running.
Locally installed RSS Readers:
If you prefer, you can download an RSS reader and install it on your computer, below are links to a few of the most popular. Some of these are free/open source, others charge a licence fee:
- FeedReader (Windows, Freeware)
- Feed Demon (Windows)
- FeedIt (Windows)
- RSS Popper for Outlook (Windows)
- NewsFire (Mac OS)
