Put “On This Day” On Your Web Page - Expert Version

The expert version of our syndicated On This Day feature uses a variety of XML called RSS ("Really Simple Syndication") to deliver a new word to learn every day.

Reference.com On This Day RSS URL

http://www.reference.com/thisday/thisday.rss
(updated daily, 00:00 GMT -8)

In order to incorporate On This Day RSS into your Web site, you’ll need a script or other application that can download and process RSS files for you. We do not provide such an application, but for your convenience we have listed some helpful RSS resources below.

Use of the Reference.com On This Day RSS is subject to our terms and conditions.

General information and resources on the RSS Format

• http://my.netscape.com/publish/
• http://backend.userland.com/rss091
• http://www.webreference.com/authoring/languages/xml/rss/intro/
• http://www.perl.com/pub/a/2000/01/rss.html
• http://www.oreillynet.com/rss/

“Making Headlines with RSS” from Net Architect (Web Techniques)

• http://www.newarchitectmag.com/archives/2000/02/eisenzopf/

RSS Channel Editor and RSS Maker from WebReference.com

• http://webreference.com/perl/tools/

Simple Version

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