Aggregators

Introduction
An aggregator is a web site or computer program that aggregates a specific type of information from multiple online sources using an RSS feed.

Agregators are also known as //**Feed Readers**//, //**RSS Readers**// or **//News Readers//**.

Probably the most popular aggregator is [|Google Reader]. This short vieo explains how Google Reader works.

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Other Aggregators
There are a range of other aggregators available. Some are online tools, others are downloadable programs.

[|Tabbloid] - creates a daily PDF delivered direct to your email

[|Netvibes] - RSS dashboard aggregator

[|MyYahoo] - Yahoo news aggregator

[|NewsNow] - UK news aggregator

[|Awasu] - professional desktop feed reader

[|FeedDemon] - downloadable feed reader

[|Feedreader] - downloadable feed reader

[|Feedbucket] - simple RSS reader

[|Alesti RSS Reader] - simple RSS reader

[|Bloglines] - note Bloglines is closing in November 2010

[|Blog Navigator] - professional feed reader

Task 1
From the list above, choose 3 other aggregators and write a short summary of the key features and benefits of each.

Task 2
Create an account with one aggregator and add 3 of your favourite blogs to it.