RSS, or Really Simple Syndication, is an easy way to keep up with your favorite websites. Just subscribe to a few RSS feeds, and you can have all the latest news and information delivered right to your desktop or mobile device.
If you’re a Shopify merchant, you can use RSS feeds to keep your customers up-to-date on your latest products, blog posts, and news. In this article, we’ll show you how to add an RSS feed to your Shopify store.
Adding an RSS Feed to Your Shopify Store
There are two ways to add an RSS feed to your Shopify store:
Option 1:Add an RSS Feed App from the Shopify App Store
Shopify has a number of apps that let you add RSS feeds to your store. These apps are quick and easy to set up, and they give you some control over how your RSS feed is displayed on your store.
First, if you are using an external RSS feed, there is a chance that the content of the feed may not be updated regularly, which could lead to outdated or incorrect information being displayed on your store.
Secondly, if you are using an RSS feed to automatically populate product information on your store, be aware that this could lead to inaccurate or incomplete product data being displayed. Inaccurate product data could confuse customers and lead to them making incorrect purchase decisions.
Therefore, we recommend that you carefully consider whether using an RSS feed is the best solution for your store before proceeding. If you do decide to use an RSS feed, we advise you to monitor the content regularly to ensure that it is up-to-date and accurate.
Option 2: Add an RSS Feed Widget
If you’re comfortable working with HTML code, you can add an RSS feed widget to your store. This option gives you more control over how your RSS feed is displayed, but it requires a bit more work to set up.
Option 3: Add an RSS Feed App from the Shopify App Store
Adding an RSS feed app from the Shopify App Store is the quickest and easiest way to add an RSS feed to your store. These apps are designed specifically for Shopify merchants, so they’re easy to set up and they integrate seamlessly with your store’s theme.
To find an RSS feed app that’s compatible with your store:
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From your Shopify admin, go to Apps.
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Click on the “Visit the App Store”.
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In the App Store search bar, type “RSS” and press Enter/Return on your keyboard.
Once you’ve found an app that you want to use, click on the app’s name to get more information about it. When you’re ready to install the app, click on the green “Add app”. button.
After you’ve installed the app, follow the app’s instructions for setting it up on your store. Most apps will ask you for some basic information about how you want your RSS feed to be displayed on your store.
When you’re done setting up the app, click on the green “Publish” .button at the top of the page. This will make sure that any changes you’ve made are applied to your live store.