Friday, April 17, 2009

Using Google Reader for Targeted Submissions

If you are still viewing the web by going to all of your favorite websites separately in the hopes that one of them will be updated - prepare to completely shift the way you interact with the web. Enter: Google Reader

Just watch the video below for a full introduction:


This is really great for actors (or regular folks) who are looking for jobs by using craigslist. You can assemble a few RSS feeds based on searches you regularly perform  - just perform the search, click on the RSS button at the bottom of your page, go to google reader and you'll immediately see if there are any new roles right for you.

Here are some example feeds you might subscribe to:

A shotgun approach:
"Paid Film Actor 18-25 No Nudity" the feed

More targeted:
"Film Actor Geeky/Nerdy" the feed

Your exact market:
"Crispin Glover" the feed

The more targeted your market, the less likely you'll see a feed update. But when you do, you'll know that you absolutely need to submit ASAP.

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