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RSS Ads A Growing Trend?

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Really Simple Syndication (RSS) is one of the fastest growing methods of content distribution associated with Internet technologies. Because creating feeds is not too complicated, the ability to present on-page information to subscribers has been embraced by bloggers and business sites alike. Many users also recognize the value of RSS when it comes to improving search engine ranking. Links that appear within subscription feeds are given relevance, which is essential for enhancing SERP position.

WebProWorld However, what would happen if spam started to proliferate throughout syndication feeds? How damaging might unwanted advertising be to this developing technology? Since the popularity of RSS use is growing exponentially, the idea to monetize syndication with ads is also gaining ground. Recently, Yahoo announced that they would begin deliver ads to their subscribers. There have also been growing reports of feeds being used to deliver spam. Andy Beal recently discovered something similar with feeds, "someone who has realized that placing popular terms in their news posts will get them picked up by thousands of RSS subscribers. Is this latest search news.

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