What is an RSS Feed (and How to Find Yours)?

If you're planning to use our Auto Import feature, understanding RSS feeds is essential. This article will help you understand what RSS feeds are and how to locate one based on your blog platform.

What Is an RSS Feed?

An RSS feed (Really Simple Syndication) is a simplified, computer-friendly version of a website or blog. It strips away visual styling and formatting, leaving only the essential content — making it easy for programs to read and pull in updates.

We use RSS feeds to automatically import blog posts and keep your content library fresh.

How Do I Find My RSS Feed?

Here’s how to locate your RSS feed depending on your platform:

Medium

• For authors:
  https://medium.com/feed/@username
  Example: https://medium.com/feed/@rborn92
• For publications:
  Append /feed
  Example: https://hackernoon.com/feed

WordPress

• Append /feed to your blog URL
  Example: https://blog.wordpress.com/feed

Squarespace

• Append ?format=rss to the desired page
  Example: http://yoursite.squarespace.com/blog?format=rss

YouTube

1. Go to your YouTube channel and copy the Channel ID
   Example: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEJDM8c2lVEu1ItPSWeaL3A
2. Use this format:
   https://www.youtube.com/feeds/videos.xml?channel_id=YOUR_CHANNEL_ID

Tumblr

• Append /rss to your blog URL
  Example: http://exampleblogname.tumblr.com/rss

Blogspot / Blogger

• Append /feeds/posts/default?alt=rss
  Example: https://yourblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default?alt=rss

Weebly

• Append /1/feed to your site
  Example: http://yourdomain.com/1/feed

Shopify

• Append .atom to a collection
  Example: http://yourdomain.com/collections/shoes.atom

Wix

• Append /blog-feed.xml
  Example: http://yourdomain.com/blog-feed.xml

Other Platforms

If you're using a different CMS or custom site, we recommend reaching out to your web host or site admin to help locate or enable your RSS feed.