Do you know what an RSS feed is? If you’re like 90 percent of your fellow Internet users, you don’t. You’ve probably heard the term. And chances are you’ve seen the little orange square that symbolizes an RSS feed, too. But have you actually used one? Or have you even done research to learn what it is?

One blogger wants to make more people aware of this essential Internet Marketing tool. He proposes making May 1 RSS Awareness Day. Although RSS users are already aware of this feature, he believes creating a specific day for awareness will get more people talking about it and wondering what it does. Hopefully, he says, the mainstream media will even feel the buzz and put it in the public’s mind.

Here’s what you can do to help. If you have a blog, write about it. A couple of posts on the days before May 1 is great, but blogging about it on the actual day is great, too. Link back to RSSDay.org so readers can click for more information.

As a bonus, you can even win prizes if your blog is picked from a random drawing before May 1. Prizes range from $50 cash awards to credit vouchers and copies of resources for your website. You can find more details here if you’re interested.

At the very least, educate yourself on RSS feeds. You might just save a lot of time in your web surfing sessions. If you’re an auto dealer, it’s also a great way to stay updated on the latest news and information in the automotive industry and your competition, too.

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