You blogged during hurricanes, fires, and floods; remained vigilant in reporting on the most scandalous political and celebrity blunders; shared your personal experiences, as well as your fantasy football, design, recipe, and stock trading tips; and meticulously researched the best themes, plug-ins, and widgets to provide an interactive and stimulating experience for your readers. You are a social media maverick and you rock!
But have you ever asked yourself, “How clean is my feed?” Here are some tips to help ensure your content looks great, regardless of if it’s viewed on your website or read along the feed chain:
Full Feeds vs. Partial Posts
Publishers using the BlogBurst network require all feeds to display the full blog post. Setting your blog’s feed to show partial posts not only prevents your content from being used, but could also result in suspension from the system. A simply solution is to set your feeds to display the full article in your blog settings. For Wordpress users that just can’t get enough of the “read more” link, you can install the CompleteRSS plug-in to fix the problem. Your RSS will display the full feed and you will retain control over the way posts appear on your site.
Embedded Video
Embedding online videos can add value to your posts, but did you know that embedded content is often lost along the feed chain? Be considerate to feed readers by also including a link to the video. For example, add a line that states, “If you are unable to view the embedded video, click here to watch.” Just like your feed, keep the video clean. If the content you are posting is not suitable for certain audiences, place a warning within your post.
Thanks for the tip about completerss! I like the more tag on the site, but you are right, the full text is better in the feed. Thanks!