RSS channel elements
These tags can all be included in the <channel> tag in an RSS file. All tags are optional unless otherwise specified. Click on a tag for more information and some examples.
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| <category> | Specifies a category for the RSS feed. |
| <cloud> | Sets up processes that are automatically notified when a feed has been updated. |
| <copyright> | Sets copyright information for an RSS feed. |
| <description> | Required. Sets a description for an RSS feed. |
| <docs> | Specifies a URL where the documentation for the RSS version used in the RSS file can be found. |
| <generator> | Specifies the program used to create your RSS feed. |
| <image> | Specifies an image to be displayed with an RSS feed (must be gif, jpeg, or png). |
| <language> | Specifies the language your RSS feed is written in. |
| <lastBuildDate> | Specifies the most recent time the content of an feed was modified. |
| <link> | Required. Specifies the URL where the RSS feed can be found |
| <managingEditor> | Specifies the email address of the editor of the content of the feed. |
| <pubDate> | Specifies the publication date for an RSS feed. |
| <skipDays> | Specifies the days of the week when feed readers should not update an RSS feed. |
| <skipHours> | Specifies the hours of the day when feed readers should not update an RSS feed. |
| <textInput> | Specifies a textbox to be displayed with an RSS feed. |
| <title> | Required. Sets the title of an RSS feed. |
| <ttl> | Stands for Time To Live. Specifies how many minutes your RSS feed can stay cached before it is refreshed. |
| <webMaster> | Specifies the email address of the webmaster of an RSS feed. |