Our Jimmy-Buffet-loving reader, Mojo Shivers wrote in with a simple request: "I'd love some more information on how to put up a subscription option on my own site."Here at The Publishing Spot, ask and you shall receive...
1. Begin by reading the Wikipedia entry about RSS feeds. These are the blog syndicating programs that help bloggers share content on a subscription basis.
2. Next, I recommend visiting Thomas TwisterMc, a programmer who coded a pile of easy-to-use materials for bloggers. Visit Thomas' Chicklet Creator 2, it's loaded with subscription buttons for over 25 subscription services, from AOL to Technorati.
3. Then follow Thomas' simple format, and paste the code into your blog. In a half hour, you will have your very own subscription service!
4. If you need more information, check out JohnTP.com, this writer has all sorts of trouble-shooting FAQ's for bloggers confused by the blog subscription process...
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