YotaTech now offers RSS feeds

***Corey*** · 12-29-2005, 09:36 AM

I have to admit I did not know much about this topic until I saw this thread Wednesday.
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=67351

I got it activated from the links the Rob provided to me, and this is how you access it with a RSS news reader:
http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2

Simply clicking on the URL will show you gibberish, you need a browser that supports the technology, or download a separate reader like Rob suggested:
http://www.feedreader.com/

It works great as I set mine up last night, and set it to auto update the YotaTech feed every five minutes.
Text, pics and more will show up in the reader, just like if you were reading it on the forum.

Keggo · 01-06-2006, 09:17 PM

OOH! Now my psp has more uses!

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 03:56 PM

Heads up for Firefox users!

YT isn't advertising the RSS service on it's normal pages and as such, you won't see the orange box icon in the address list.

To add a live bookmark by hand in FF, do this:

Go to Bookmarks | Manage bookmarks
In the left pane, single click on the folder you want the bookmark to show up in ("Bookmarks Toolbar Folder" will put it on the toolbar)
In the Right pane, single click on the bookmark you want the live feed to be ABOVE
From the top menu, click "File | New Live Bookmark"
Fill in the Name, then for feed, enter "http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2"
Click OK
Close the bookmark manager

You should now see the bookmark as an "RSS" symbol (the orange box) where you placed it. Click on it, and you'll get a drop list of the latest threads.

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 04:07 PM

Mark, any idea on how to add this feature?

Is it just a link I have to add to the template?

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

Mark, any idea on how to add this feature?

Is it just a link I have to add to the template?

Yeup! All you need to do is to add this line into the main page template anywhere in the <head> section

<link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="YotaTech - Recent posts" href="http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=type=rss2">

(in theory, a break in the line shouldn't matter, but keep it all on one line)

As an example, I tossed it into the head of my main 4Runner page:
http://midiwall.com/4Runner/

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 04:50 PM

I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in.

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.
This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in.

You may need something later than v1... That's pretty old these days. Hit CNN.com and see if you can see it. If you can't, then the browser's too old.

Quote:

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.

Can you drop me a PM or email with a link to the test template? I'll see if it shows up with 1.5. It does show on my main 4Runner page (but it shouldn't anywhere else).

***Corey*** · 01-16-2006, 05:28 PM

FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links.

Click them, and I get giberish.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links.

Click them, and I get giberish.

Okay, well, the gibberish is probably 'cause FF1 ain't handling 'em correctly, but that's not the point... it's interesting that you don't see the RSS box on my main 4Runner page. hmmm...

Anyone else with the current FF wanna take a look here and tell me if you see the orange RSS box in the URL line? and... if it doesn't show up, then try refreshing the page when you're looking at it and see if that brings it up.

Past that... I dunno what to tell ya' about the template test. It may be that the templates are getting sucked in after the header section and you have to go elsewhere to get deeper into the boilerplates.

I know you're busy and have better things to do... FF users have a workaround to get a live bookmark, so it's not critical.

Thanks for tryin'!

irott · 01-16-2006, 06:59 PM

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

Thats why you are getting gibberish. If you know anything about CSS you can also customize how the feeds look. (Or you can just get the ones they have on the site.)

I also want to say thanks to Corey for doing this. You rock!

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irott

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

They are working as Mark suggested they would for me (FF 1.5).

EDIT: Mark - I can't see the RSS button on your site and I just updated my Firefox last week.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

They are working as Mark suggested they would for me (FF 1.5).

EDIT: Mark - I can't see the RSS button on your site and I just updated my Firefox last week.

Hmmm... even after a REFRESH of the page? Something's weird 'cause I see it here.

***midiwall*** · 01-16-2006, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irott

With Firefox you need to download Sage .

Thats why you are getting gibberish.

Sage will give you a full reader, but Live Bookmarks will work on their own to just give you a list of titles.

arjan · 01-16-2006, 07:19 PM

I can see the RSS button on Marks site no problem. I am using FF1.5.
Mark, thanks for the above trick to get Yotatech RSS to work under Firefox.

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midiwall

Hmmm... even after a REFRESH of the page? Something's weird 'cause I see it here.

I was looking for a "button" on the page, just realized it was in the address bar. D'oh!

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:08 PM

BTW, does having a favicon.ico mess with displaying the RSS icon in the address bar?

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cebby

BTW, does having a favicon.ico mess with displaying the RSS icon in the address bar?

No it doesn't. www.TOOLandFAB.com

Cebby · 01-16-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corey

I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck.
This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more.

Corey -

Place the line of code from Mark in the default template in the "Headinclude" area at the top of the edit style page. I placed it between the <meta> info and the CSS section and it worked for mine (edited for my use, of course).

12-29-2005, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	YotaTech now offers RSS feeds I have to admit I did not know much about this topic until I saw this thread Wednesday. http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=67351 I got it activated from the links the Rob provided to me, and this is how you access it with a RSS news reader: http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2 Simply clicking on the URL will show you gibberish, you need a browser that supports the technology, or download a separate reader like Rob suggested: http://www.feedreader.com/ It works great as I set mine up last night, and set it to auto update the YotaTech feed every five minutes. Text, pics and more will show up in the reader, just like if you were reading it on the forum. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-06-2006, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Keggo Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,867	OOH! Now my psp has more uses! __________________ - Kevin E. G. SOLD!!! '91 4Runner SR5 V6 5spd: CLICK!! FOR SALE NOW! Proud dad of Kai E. G.!

01-16-2006, 03:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
*midiwall* Sponsoring Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Seattleish, WA Posts: 9,102	Heads up for Firefox users! YT isn't advertising the RSS service on it's normal pages and as such, you won't see the orange box icon in the address list. To add a live bookmark by hand in FF, do this: Go to Bookmarks \| Manage bookmarks In the left pane, single click on the folder you want the bookmark to show up in ("Bookmarks Toolbar Folder" will put it on the toolbar) In the Right pane, single click on the bookmark you want the live feed to be ABOVE From the top menu, click "File \| New Live Bookmark" Fill in the Name, then for feed, enter "http://www.yotatech.com/external.php?type=rss2" Click OK Close the bookmark manager You should now see the bookmark as an "RSS" symbol (the orange box) where you placed it. Click on it, and you'll get a drop list of the latest threads. __________________ ~ Mark '96 4Runner Limited S/C MI - 370cc injectors, Air! horns, Airaid MIT, ATS A-arms, 285/75/R16 BFG MTs, Bored TB, Brembo slotted, Cobra 75 WXST, Deckplate, Downey headers, Hayden cooler, IPT valve body, Level 10 torque convertor, Meanstreak exhaust, OME/OME rears, On-board PC (XM, Nav, WiFi, etc), Port 'n Polish, Remote Start, SAW fronts, Hilux console, SMT-5, Stubb's sliders, Supra MAF, TJM-17, 2.0" pulley, Viair 450c, Walbro 190, Weasy2k cams

01-16-2006, 04:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	Mark, any idea on how to add this feature? Is it just a link I have to add to the template? __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-16-2006, 04:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	I fired up Firefox version 1, and I can not see it on your site, unless I need a plug in. I also put that code into a test template here, and no luck. This will be a project for when I get lots of free time to study it more. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-16-2006, 05:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 23,823	FireFox1 and cnn.com, I see the RSS link, click it, then it takes me to a page with links. Click them, and I get giberish. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser ARB bumper, Warn XD9000, OME lift, roof top tent, so much more, see my website & buildup thread PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge

01-16-2006, 06:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
irott Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nevada/Tahoe Posts: 65	With Firefox you need to download Sage . Thats why you are getting gibberish. If you know anything about CSS you can also customize how the feeds look. (Or you can just get the ones they have on the site.) I also want to say thanks to Corey for doing this. You rock! __________________ [1992 4runner Limited] ___________________________________________ 3.Slow (155k miles and still running strong) Last edited by irott : 01-16-2006 at 07:01 PM.

01-16-2006, 07:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
arjan Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mission, British Columbia Posts: 1,521	I can see the RSS button on Marks site no problem. I am using FF1.5. Mark, thanks for the above trick to get Yotatech RSS to work under Firefox. __________________ Red 1997 4Runner 3.4L Bushwacker Flares, 5spd, E locker

01-16-2006, 09:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
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