The Problem
You want to follow a blog, product changelog, or forum. But they don't offer RSS.
5 Solutions
1. Check for Hidden RSS Feeds
Many sites have RSS but don't advertise it.
Try:
- /feed
- /rss
- /atom.xml
- /index.xml
Or use a browser extension like RSS Subscription Extension (Chrome/Firefox).
2. Use Feed Creation Services
any-feeds.com — Turns any webpage into an RSS feed. Monitors for changes.
FetchRSS — Scrapes pages and generates feeds.
Feed43 — Advanced scraping with CSS selectors.
3. Monitor via Page Change Detection
Visualping — Emails you when a page changes.
Distill — Browser extension for monitoring specific elements.
Not RSS, but solves the same problem.
4. Use Social Media RSS Bridges
RSS Bridge — Generates RSS feeds from Twitter, Instagram, Reddit.
nitter.net — Twitter RSS alternative.
Bibliogram — Instagram RSS.
5. Email to RSS
If a site only offers email updates, use Kill the Newsletter to convert emails to RSS.
The Workflow
- Check for native RSS first
- If missing, try any-feeds.com
- If still stuck, use page change detection
- If desperate, set a calendar reminder to check manually
Why This Matters
RSS gives you control. You decide when to check. You choose what to read.
Don't let platforms force you into their schedules.
Bottom Line
Every website can be an RSS feed with the right tool. Start with any-feeds.com and work from there.