The document outlines how to create a custom RSS feed using Google Reader by adding and managing subscriptions. Users can organize feeds into custom folders and make their combined feed public. The author shares ideas for utilizing custom RSS feeds on personal websites and to create tailored news feeds.

1. Publishing Custom RSS using Google Reader Picture by swearinglibrarian @ flickr.com

2. Add your Feeds to Google Reader Click on ‘Add subsription’. Paste in the RSS feeds you want to combine one at a time. They should appear in a list below the add subscription button. Picture by swearinglibrarian @ flickr.com

3. Manage your Subscription Click on ‘Manage Subscription’. Find your feed and go to ‘Change Folders’. Choose ‘New Folder’ and give it a suitable name for your custom RSS feed. Go to ‘Change Folders’ for all the feeds you wish to combine and select your custom name. Picture by swearinglibrarian @ flickr.com 1. 2. 3. 4.

4. Share your Tag as an RSS feed Click on Tags. Click on the RSS icon to make your feed public. Click on ‘view public page’ to preview what your combined feed will look like. Copy the Internet Address (URL) to use as your RSS feed. Picture by swearinglibrarian @ flickr.com 1. 2. 3. 4.

5. Ideas for Use I use it to have RSS feeds on my website take up less space and update more regularly. Add RSS from all your favourite sites to make your own Friendfeed/Wall/Social Graph/Lifestream. Make bespoke news feeds to match your unique web presence. Picture by swearinglibrarian @ flickr.com