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The Feeds Page: Your Content Distribution Dashboard

• 7 min read • RSS & Feeds

Most creators think about their content distribution wrong.

They build a microblog. They post consistently. They hope people will find them. And then they wonder why nobody's reading.

Here's the thing: your readers don't all hang out in the same place. Some check your site directly. Some want RSS feeds in their reader. Some want to embed your content on their own site. Some want the data in a format that doesn't require loading a web page.

This is why I built the Feeds Page into Jottings. It's not just a nice-to-have feature. It's your content distribution dashboard.

Let me show you exactly how it works and why you should start using it today.

What is the Feeds Page?

The Feeds Page is a dedicated page on your Jottings site (accessible at /feeds) that gives readers all the different ways to subscribe to your content.

When you enable feeds on your site, you automatically get:

  • RSS Feed - The classic way readers have been subscribing to content for 20 years
  • Atom Feed - A more modern XML format used by some RSS readers
  • JSON Feed - A new format that's perfect for developers, apps, and custom integrations

All three feeds contain the exact same content—just in different formats. Your readers choose which one works best for them.

Why This Matters

Think about this: RSS isn't dead. It's actually thriving. Every new AI tool, every content aggregator, every automation platform—they all support RSS feeds.

By having feeds, you're not just letting people subscribe in their favorite RSS reader. You're making it possible to:

  • Automatically post your jots to other platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, email)
  • Embed your content on other people's sites
  • Create custom dashboards that pull your latest posts
  • Build automations with tools like Zapier or IFTTT
  • Let developers integrate your content into their apps

I've seen creators distribute the exact same content to 5 different platforms without manually posting to each one. They publish once on Jottings. The feed does the rest.

How to Access Your Feeds

Once your site is live on Jottings, your Feeds Page automatically exists. Just visit:

https://yoursite.jottings.me/feeds

(Or yoursite.com/feeds if you're using a custom domain.)

The page displays all three feed formats with easy-to-copy URLs. No configuration needed. No buttons to click. No extra setup.

Each feed URL looks like this:

  • RSS: https://yoursite.jottings.me/rss.xml
  • Atom: https://yoursite.jottings.me/atom.xml
  • JSON: https://yoursite.jottings.me/feed.json

Copying Feed URLs (The Power Move)

Here's the magic part: those URLs are easily copyable.

Your readers simply need to:

  1. Visit your /feeds page
  2. Click the copy button next to their preferred feed format
  3. Paste it into their RSS reader
  4. Done

No complicated instructions. No "right-click to copy" nonsense. Just a clean button that does the work.

And you? You don't have to do anything. The feeds are automatically generated every time you publish a new jot.

Which Feed Should I Use?

Good question. Here's the breakdown:

Use RSS if:

  • Your readers use Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur, or most traditional RSS readers
  • You want maximum compatibility (RSS is supported everywhere)
  • You're not sure what your readers prefer

Use Atom if:

  • Your readers use specific apps that prefer Atom feeds
  • You want a more technically precise XML format
  • You're building a developer-focused publication

Use JSON Feed if:

  • You're a developer and want to build custom integrations
  • You're building apps or automations with tools like Zapier
  • You want to embed your content on your own website with JavaScript
  • You like that it's easier to parse than XML

The honest truth? Most people use RSS. It's the standard. But having all three options means you're ready for whatever your readers throw at you.

Three Real-World Use Cases

Case 1: Building Your Email Newsletter

You post consistently on Jottings. You also maintain an email newsletter. With your RSS feed, you can use a service like Substack, Mailchimp, or Beehiiv to automatically send your latest jots to your subscribers. Post once, reach both platforms.

Case 2: Syndicating to Twitter

You want your latest jots to appear on Twitter automatically. Use a tool like IFTTT or Zapier with your RSS feed, and every new jot gets tweeted within minutes. You're not manually cross-posting. The feed handles it.

Case 3: Building a Developer Dashboard

You're a developer with a newsletter about web development. A subscriber wants to embed your latest posts on their website. They grab your JSON feed URL and build a simple JavaScript widget that displays your three most recent jots. Your content is everywhere.

Feed Discovery for Your Readers

Here's something many creators don't realize: people are looking for your feeds.

When someone uses a modern browser or RSS reader to visit your Jottings site, they might see an RSS icon in their address bar. That's auto-discovery at work. Your feeds are automatically discoverable without any extra work from you.

This means:

  • RSS readers can auto-detect your feeds without you doing anything
  • People who want to subscribe can do it with one click
  • Your Feeds Page becomes the hub where everyone goes to understand their options

It's the little things that add up to a professional, functional publishing platform.

Pro Feature (Important)

One thing to note: feeds are a Pro-only feature on Jottings. They're part of our commitment to building serious publishing tools for creators who treat their content seriously.

If you're running a free Jottings site, you won't have feed generation. But if you're publishing regularly and want your content to reach people across multiple platforms? Upgrading to Pro unlocks feeds and a dozen other features that justify the cost immediately.

The Feeds Page in Action

When you visit your Feeds Page, you'll see:

  • A clean explanation of what feeds are
  • Clear, copy-ready URLs for RSS, Atom, and JSON feeds
  • Visual indicators showing which format is most popular
  • A link back to your main site

It's intentionally simple. We're not trying to make you an RSS expert. We just want to make it dead simple for your readers to subscribe however they prefer.

Taking It Further

Once you have feeds enabled, you can:

  • Monitor feed subscriptions in your analytics
  • Set up automations to republish your content
  • Build custom integrations with Zapier, Make, or similar tools
  • Create a "best of" newsletter from your jots
  • Embed your latest posts anywhere on the web

The feed is your content's passport. It goes places. It reaches people. It works while you sleep.

Start Distributing Smarter

Your Jottings site shouldn't be an island. Your content deserves to reach readers wherever they are.

The Feeds Page is there to make that happen automatically. It's not complicated. It's not another thing to maintain. It just works.

If you're on a Pro plan (or considering upgrading), enable feeds on your site and share that /feeds URL with your audience. Tell them they can subscribe however they prefer.

Because the best content distribution strategy isn't picking one platform. It's making your content available everywhere your readers want it.

Ready to enable feeds on your Jottings site? Head to your site settings and enable Pro features. Once you do, visit /feeds and share that page with your audience. Your content deserves to be read, wherever people are reading it.

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