If you've ever wanted to know if you're getting a good value out of your online DVD rental subscription (and really, who among us has never calculated their usage and done a quick cost-benefit analysis?), FeedFlix could be a perfect service for you.
FeedFlix is free of charge, and works by aggregating XML feeds from the Netflix service to compile usage statistics for all of FeedFlix's users. It makes it very easy to literally see if you're getting the most out of your subscription.
Getting started with the FeedFlix service is easy and very fast (I mean one minute fast). After navigating to FeedFlix, you'll see a giant "Connect to Netflix" button. FeedFlix is an independent web site, meaning it is in no way associated with Netflix, but it does use the Netflix programming interface to consume your RSS feed. To authorize this, you'll need to generate a token on the Netflix site (done for you with authorization).
Once you do this, FeedFlix will begin analyzing your usage data. Within a few minutes, your home page will be filled with some interesting numbers. Check out the video walk-through above to see how this looks, but here are some interesting measures you'll find:
* Average rentals per month * How long you hold movies on average * The calculated cost per DVD delivered to your door * Your total average cost per rental, including streaming video * Trend chart of your weekly rentals * How your numbers compare to other FeedFlix users
You'll also find some interesting aggregate information about users of the Netflix service in general. For example, how your usage and return rates compare to others, what the most requested movies are, which movies are stocked in the largest quantities, historical rentals and favorites, and more.
What makes the service so interesting is its singular focus. It will tell you at a glance if you really are making the most of your monthly subscription fee.
Being an active and longtime online DVD rental fan, I have some inside perspectives on both Netflix and Blockbuster. Check out my Netflix and Blockbuster comparison if you're thinking about joining one of these services. It is the most detailed, objective review available for these two services. - 17943
FeedFlix is free of charge, and works by aggregating XML feeds from the Netflix service to compile usage statistics for all of FeedFlix's users. It makes it very easy to literally see if you're getting the most out of your subscription.
Getting started with the FeedFlix service is easy and very fast (I mean one minute fast). After navigating to FeedFlix, you'll see a giant "Connect to Netflix" button. FeedFlix is an independent web site, meaning it is in no way associated with Netflix, but it does use the Netflix programming interface to consume your RSS feed. To authorize this, you'll need to generate a token on the Netflix site (done for you with authorization).
Once you do this, FeedFlix will begin analyzing your usage data. Within a few minutes, your home page will be filled with some interesting numbers. Check out the video walk-through above to see how this looks, but here are some interesting measures you'll find:
* Average rentals per month * How long you hold movies on average * The calculated cost per DVD delivered to your door * Your total average cost per rental, including streaming video * Trend chart of your weekly rentals * How your numbers compare to other FeedFlix users
You'll also find some interesting aggregate information about users of the Netflix service in general. For example, how your usage and return rates compare to others, what the most requested movies are, which movies are stocked in the largest quantities, historical rentals and favorites, and more.
What makes the service so interesting is its singular focus. It will tell you at a glance if you really are making the most of your monthly subscription fee.
Being an active and longtime online DVD rental fan, I have some inside perspectives on both Netflix and Blockbuster. Check out my Netflix and Blockbuster comparison if you're thinking about joining one of these services. It is the most detailed, objective review available for these two services. - 17943
About the Author:
Christina is a DVD rental enthusiast, and has extensive experience with all of the popular rental services. You can read her Netflix and Blockbuster reviews or watch the detailed video Feedflix review if you want to determine if you're getting your money's worth out of Netflix.
