Create a Blogs/RSS Feeds source

This article outlines how to configure a Blogs/RSS Feeds source in Finalsite Feeds, including how to enter an RSS feed URL and how images are retrieved from non-standardized feeds.

Step 1: Select Blogs/RSS in the Feeds module

In Composer, open the module menu on the left sidebar and select Feeds. Click the red + Add social media source button, then select Blog RSS from the Add a Social Media Source window.

Step 2: Configure the RSS feed source

• Enter the full URL of the RSS feed into the source field. For example: https://www.wired.com/feed/rss
• Save the source. Feeds will begin pulling in posts and their associated images.

Understand image retrieval behavior

Because RSS feeds are not standardized and can be generated by anyone, there is no guaranteed image format. Feeds attempts to retrieve the top image from each post either through an explicit URL tag or by pulling image tags from the post body. If images do not display, ensure the RSS feed formatting matches the standard as closely as possible.

Consider other sources

• Create an Instagram Feeds source
• Create a LinkedIn Feeds source
• Create a Facebook Feeds source
• Create a Twitter/X Feeds source
• Create a Google Reviews Feeds source
• Create a TikTok Feeds source
• Create a YouTube Feeds source
• Create a Bluesky Feeds source
• Create a Blogs/RSS Feeds source
• Create a Hashtag Feeds source
• Create a Flickr Feeds source
• Create a Pinterest Feeds source
• Create a Slack Feeds source
• Create a Soundcloud Feeds source
• Create a Vimeo Feeds source
• Create a Tumblr Feeds source
• Create a Giphy Feeds source
• Create a DeviantArt Feeds source
• Request source (to add another option, if available)
• Claim a custom Facebook username (vanity URL)