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1. Is Nippop affiliated with some big corporation?
2. I see that some of your products have links to retailers. What's up with this?
3. There are two kinds of feeds available for your articles - XML and JavaScript. Which type is best for me?
4. What are the benefits of using XML feeds?
5. How do I get a news reader?
6. How do I access XML feeds with my news reader?
7. How are "most popular profile" statistics generated?


1. Is Nippop affiliated with some big corporation?
No. Nippop is owned by the contributors and answers to nobody.
2. I see that some of your products have links to retailers. What's up with this?
Nippop may work with some retailers in order to provide buying information for readers, as well as to help defray the costs of running the site through participation in associate programs. If you enjoy reading Nippop, and plan to purchase products from artists you read about on the site, please utilize the links under each profile when provided. Your don't have to pay anything extra, and Nippop can earn a small commission that will go toward further enhancing the site.
3. There are two kinds of feeds available for your articles - XML and JavaScript. Which type is best for me?
If you want to read Nippop articles quickly and efficiently on your personal computer, you should use the XML feeds. If you want to place headlines linking to Nippop articles on your personal website, you should use the JavaScript feeds.
4. What are the benefits of using XML feeds?
When used with a news reader application, you will be alerted as soon as new articles or artist profiles are published. This creates a more efficient browsing experience and ensures that you never miss an article or profile.
5. How do I get a news reader?
There are many products for viewing XML feeds, many of which can be downloaded free. The Google Directory contains a list of some of the most popular aggregators, as does Backend.Userland.com.
6. How do I access XML feeds with my news reader?
a. Click on the XML icon in the "Tools" Section found on most Nippop pages. This will take you to the raw XML feed.
b. Copy the URL from the address bar of your browser.
c. Open your news reader, select the menu option for "add new feed" and paste the URL into the appropriate box.
d. After clicking finish, your selected feed will appear in your news reader.
7. How are "most popular profile" statistics generated?
Profiles are ranked depending on how many times they are accessed. A maximum of one access per artist per user will be logged in any 24 hour period.

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