What the difference between sources, URLs and feeds?

Sources, URLs, Feeds

A source generates information that you may want to monitor.  There are a lot of different types of source on the internet: a complex website, a single web page, a forum, a Twitter account, etc.  Another type of source are databases of information such as the DCF (Digimind Content Factory).

A URL is the technical address for a source.  www.digimind.com is an example.

A feed is a specific kind of source that generates a continual flow of information.  RSS feeds are, for example, sources that produce regular updates on a particular subject.

Add Feed Wizard

The "Add feed wizard" lets you add feeds to an agent in a quick and easy manner.

Using Digimind technology, a simple URL can be transformed into a feed.  This means that Digimind will produce a continuous flow of information in the form of alerts using a web address or URL. 

For more information on how adding sources to an agent, have a look at this quick guide.