Setting Up RSS Feed Integration: A Step-by-Step Guide for Bloggers
To add an RSS feed link to your blog:
Adding an RSS Block
- Edit your page or post
- Click "Add Block" or locate an insertion point
- Select "RSS" from the block menu
Configure RSS Block
- Click the pencil icon to open block editor
- Select the target blog page
- Click "Apply" to save changes (version 7.0+)
When clicked, the RSS icon opens your blog's feed in a new window, allowing visitors to subscribe using their preferred RSS reader.
Using FeedBurner (Optional but Recommended)
Follow these steps to create a more user-friendly RSS feed:
- Visit feedburner.google.com
- Log in with Google account
- Enter your blog's RSS URL
- Create feed title and custom URL
- Copy generated FeedBurner URL
Add FeedBurner URL to Your Blog
- Hover over Blog Page title
- Access the Feeds tab
- Paste FeedBurner URL in "RSS feed replacement URL" field
- Save changes
This setup provides a cleaner interface for visitors to subscribe to your content and helps track subscriber analytics.
Your RSS feed is now ready for readers to subscribe and follow your latest blog updates.