I like the idea of RSS. I have no idea about readers or how any of them look/function, and there is a catch-22 barrier to entry for me: without a collection of interesting feeds to display content...
I like the idea of RSS. I have no idea about readers or how any of them look/function, and there is a catch-22 barrier to entry for me: without a collection of interesting feeds to display content from I have no impulse to open an RSS reader, without an RSS reader already set up and in use I have no impulse to save an RSS feed.
Most readers allow you to import and export your subscription list as an .opml file, which makes it easy to switch readers. So there's really no harm in trying one out and seeing how it suits you....
Most readers allow you to import and export your subscription list as an .opml file, which makes it easy to switch readers. So there's really no harm in trying one out and seeing how it suits you. I personally use Inoreader, but have previously tried other cloud-hosted and self-hosted alternatives.
As for content:
Many RSS readers have a "Discover" page to help you find new content.
Almost every blog you read will have an RSS feed. If you enjoy someone's writing, you can subscribe for more.
Every YouTube channel has a feed baked in. I use it to follow channels I like rather than using the built-in subscription manager.
Most news site offer granular feeds for different categories (eg. local, world news).
Podcasts are another great option, if you don't mind longer-form content. Though my suggestion is to not be afraid to "mark items as read" if you find them building up. Don't let it turn into a second job.
RSS is still a great, platform-agnostic way for following content, and it basically just works on all but the most siloed websites (eg. Discord).
If you're stuck on the chicken or egg problem, I would encourage you to spend 25 minutes and give it a try. Adding new feeds to your reader is as simple as pointing it at a site's URL -- it'll automatically find the feed for you. After that, it's just a matter of adjusting your habits.
I like the idea of RSS. I have no idea about readers or how any of them look/function, and there is a catch-22 barrier to entry for me: without a collection of interesting feeds to display content from I have no impulse to open an RSS reader, without an RSS reader already set up and in use I have no impulse to save an RSS feed.
Most readers allow you to import and export your subscription list as an .opml file, which makes it easy to switch readers. So there's really no harm in trying one out and seeing how it suits you. I personally use Inoreader, but have previously tried other cloud-hosted and self-hosted alternatives.
As for content:
RSS is still a great, platform-agnostic way for following content, and it basically just works on all but the most siloed websites (eg. Discord).
If you're stuck on the chicken or egg problem, I would encourage you to spend 25 minutes and give it a try. Adding new feeds to your reader is as simple as pointing it at a site's URL -- it'll automatically find the feed for you. After that, it's just a matter of adjusting your habits.