Static Site Generator

Discussion in 'Novel Updates Site Discussion' started by SirMetathyst, Oct 18, 2019.

  1. SirMetathyst

    SirMetathyst Active Member

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    Hi, I'm thinking of using a static generator instead of wordpress so I was wondering how NovelUpdates detects new posts on the site so It will be able to find mine just like a wordpress site. Or does NovelUpdates only support sites which use wordpress?
     
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    Westeller Smokin' Sexy Style!! Staff Member

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    Novel Updates prefers to use RSS feeds to track new updates. WordPress sites are built with RSS feeds as a default feature, but it shouldn't be too much trouble to add one to a pre-built site that doesn't come with one. If it doesn't, anyway. ... Alternatively, Novel Updates can use email subscriptions to your site, if one of those exists.
     
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    I see. Good to know about the RSS. Also, how do the email subscriptions work? I'm more familiar with the backend of web than front end.
     
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    Westeller Smokin' Sexy Style!! Staff Member

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    Your guess is as good as mine.