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Digg RSS Feeds

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML feed that streamlines content syndication. In other words, it's a way to subscribe to websites, and elements of websites, that you'd like to receive on an ongoing basis. Digg offers RSS feeds for the entire site, specific sections, specific users, and the search terms of your choice. Below you'll find links to the XML for major feeds to the site, but there are plenty of others. Just look for the symbol as you navigate the site.

Of course, you'll need an RSS reader. Don't have one? Try Google's. Or, if you use Firefox, you can use the built-in RSS feature called Live Bookmark. On any page, click the RSS icon in the Status Bar and select the format you prefer.

Users Feeds

If you're into a particular Digg user, you can subscribe to his or her submissions, Diggs, or both. First, locate the profile. (Either select one of your friends' profiles, which is linked to yours, or enter the address manually: digg.com/users/username.) Click on the History tab and then click the RSS icon near the top of that user's History page.

Search Feeds

You can create an RSS feed based on specific search terms. When any story comes to Digg that matches your search terms, it will appear in that custom feed. First, do a search using the box at the top of any page. Then click the RSS icon on the search results page.

Some Popular Feeds on Digg

Digg OPML Directory

OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language) is an XML format for outlines. What does that mean? It means this special directory can be used by programmers and other people who write scripts and programs to keep track of popular RSS feeds on Digg. See the Digg OPML Directory.

Digg Attention Profiles

As a Digg user, you can choose to publish your "Attention Profile" so that other services can recommend stuff you'll find interesting.

APML (Attention Profiling Mark-Up Language) is an XML feed that distills your attention, as demonstrated by your activity on Digg, in a form that other services can easily use. Your detailed activity is not included — just a summary by topic.

After you have enabled your APML, the symbol will appear on your user profile, and your APML will be embedded in your main user profile page so other services can easily find it.