Two Simple Ways to XSL an RSS Feed

There are two really common methods to format an XSL stylesheet for an RSS feed. They both do the same thing but in different ways.

Either of these methods could be used as a default XSL stylesheet that works for most RSS feeds on the net.

Method 1:


Method 2:
NOTE: with this method, you can easily drop an xsl:if type statement inside the xsl:for-each.

PORDL - How to XSL

I setup a page of XSL terms, XSL examples, and links to get more information. Here it is.

PORDL Version 0.7 Launched

The latest version of PORDL has been launched.  Updates include: feed quantities in the navigation, style changes to the feed page and navigation, and enhancements to the Administrative section.  Please have fun embedding stuff.

-Jason

New Picasa Slideshow Gallery XSL Sheet

I created a new XSL stylesheet that renders a Picasa RSS feed as an Picasa Photo Gallery.

New XSL Stylesheet - Ticker Style RSS Feed

I created a new XSLT stylesheet for PORDL that allows you to embed a ticker-style feed on a site or blog. It wraps the feed in a styleable box. The ticker pauses when you hover over it with your mouse.

New XSL Stylesheets for FlickR RSS feeds

I worked up a new XSLT sheet that ouputs a rotating gallery of image thumbnails from a FlickR feed. Hover over the image and the rotation stops. Click on the image and it opens in a new window. Pretty basic. You can use the default stylesheet on the Edit Stylesheet page or use it as a base for your own XSLT idea.

How to Embed an RSS Feed in a Blog or Website

PORDL.com makes it easy to embed a feed in a blog or website with just one line of code. Register on the site with only your name and email address. Provide a url to the RSS, Atom, or other XML feed you want to embed, select from one of the prebuilt generic XSL stylesheets or edit one of your own, copy the embed code and place it in your blog or website. It is super simple.