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Automatic Social Posts From Any RSS Feed

RSS, short for Really Simple Syndication, is a web feed format that helps you publish frequently updated content. With Stack's Social Planner, you can now automate the sharing of content using RSS URLs, saving you time and ensuring your feeds are always current.

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Benefits of Automatic Social Posts From RSS Feed​

Using RSS feeds in social media management offers several advantages:

  • Content Curation: Aggregate content from various sources into one feed, making it easier to find and share relevant content.
  • Automated Content Sharing: Set up RSS feeds to automatically post content to your social media accounts, ensuring a steady flow of updates.
  • Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Subscribe to industry-specific blogs and news sites to stay informed about the latest trends and developments.
  • Reduce Information Overload: Consolidate content in one place, making it easier to manage and browse information efficiently.
  • Share User-Generated Content: Monitor and share content created by your community through RSS feeds.
  • Maintain a Consistent Posting Schedule: Use scheduling tools with RSS feeds to keep your social media presence active, even during busy periods.

How to Find the RSS Feed​

Finding RSS feeds can be a bit tricky, but here are some tips:

  • WordPress Sites: Add /feed to the end of the URL. For example, https://justinpot.com/feed.
  • Tumblr Sites: Append /rss to the URL, like https://example.tumblr.com/rss.
  • Blogger Sites: Add feeds/posts/default to the URL, such as example.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.
  • Medium Publications: Insert /feed/ before the publication's name, turning medium.com/example-site into medium.com/feed/example-site.
  • YouTube Channels: Use the channel's URL as an RSS feed in your reader.

If these methods don't work, try viewing the webpage's source code:

  1. Right-click on an empty space on the website and select "View Page Source."
  2. Use Ctrl+F (Windows/Linux) or Command+F (Mac) to search for "rss" or "atom."
  3. Look for an RSS URL, then copy and paste it into your feed reader.

How to Create Posts Using RSS Feed​

Follow these steps to automate your social posts using an RSS feed:

  1. Navigate to RSS Post:

    • Go to Marketing > Social Planner.
    • Click on New Post and select the RSS Post option.

  2. Add URL:

    • Enter the URL of the RSS feed. [Refer to the section above on finding RSS URLs.]

  3. Select Socials:

    • Choose the social media platforms where you want to post. Note: Twitter is not available due to API restrictions.

  4. Add Ending:

    • Use the "End with" option to append text, hashtags, or links to your posts.

  5. Update Time:

    • Set how often the feed should update, from every 5 minutes to once a day.

  6. Select Maximum Posts:

    • Decide how many unique posts to fetch each time, ranging from 1 to 5. For example, selecting '3' will pull the three most recent items from the RSS feed for posting.

Each item fetched will be published once as its own social post, ensuring fresh content for your audience.