RSS distribution is making the personal publishing revolution possible. From delivering podcasts and video in RSS 2.0 enclosures to syndicating text headlines and articles, RSS simplifies content distribution. Getting statistics like how many subscribers you have and how many people are downloading your podcast is a little more complicated. For detailed information you need a sophisticated stats package or you need to find a service that can help. FeedBurner is one of services specializing in providing statistics for RSS. Setup for a basic account is free, which covers most of the basic stats you want to know about your feed. They are also quick to move on new developments, like the addition of podcasting support to iTunes. If you are still trying to figure out what all this RSS stuff is good for or if you want to understand how to get better information about your podcast or online publishing efforts, this conversation with Rick about using FeedBurner for RSS. Rather than coming off as a sales pitch for FeedBurner, this is a highly informative look at the frustrations faced by online publishers of all media types.Hear Rick from FeedBurner in MP3
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