How to Create an RSS Feed for a Website Without a CMS
Create a valid RSS 2.0 feed for a static or hand-built site, publish it and connect it to readers, newsletters and Search Console.
WordPress, Ghost and most blogging platforms create RSS feeds automatically. Hand-coded websites, static site builders and many small business sites do not. The free SeoSpidie RSS feed generator builds a valid RSS 2.0 feed with real titles, descriptions and dates โ either by crawling your site or from items you add by hand โ with a live preview.
For why a feed is useful, read what an RSS feed is and whether your website needs one.
Step 1: Fill in the channel details
Enter the basics that describe your feed:
- Feed title โ usually your site or blog name, such as "Rosie's Bakery Blog".
- Site URL โ your homepage address.
- Description โ one sentence about what you publish.
Step 2: Add your items
You have two options:
- Crawl your website. Enter your site URL and let the tool find your pages and pull their real titles, descriptions and dates.
- Add items by hand. Useful for a small site or when you want full control: add each post's title, URL, summary and publish date.
Include your most recent 10โ50 posts. Review the descriptions: they should be clear summaries, not menus or cookie notices picked up by mistake.
Step 3: Check the live preview
The preview shows the feed as XML. Check that every item has a title, a full link starting with https:// and a date, and that the newest items are first.
Step 4: Download feed.xml and upload it
Download the file (or copy the XML) and upload it to your website, for example at https://yoursite.com/feed.xml. Open that address in your browser to confirm it loads.
Step 5: Make the feed discoverable
Add an RSS "alternate" link to the head section of your pages, pointing to your feed address, so browsers and feed readers can find it automatically. Most website builders have a field for custom head code where this goes.
You can also link to it from your blog page with an RSS icon or a "Subscribe" link.
Step 6: Put the feed to work
- Search Console: submit the feed as a sitemap alongside your XML sitemap. Google accepts RSS 2.0 feeds and may discover new posts faster.
- Newsletter: connect it to your email tool's RSS-to-email feature for automatic post notifications.
- Social media: use an automation service to share new posts automatically.
Keep it updated
A static feed only changes when you update it. Each time you publish, add the new item and re-upload the file โ or regenerate it by crawling your site again. Never change the link or identifier of an existing item, or readers will see it as a new post. When you add a new post, also give it a clean URL with the slug generator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the generated feed valid RSS 2.0?
Yes. It produces standard RSS 2.0 that feed readers and Google accept.
Where should I upload feed.xml?
Anywhere public on your site. The root folder (/feed.xml) is the most common choice.
How many items should the feed contain?
Your latest 10โ50 posts is typical.
Is the RSS feed generator free?
Yes, with no sign-up.