Pergect approach to definitively arrange a collection of bookmarks
spanning two decades and exceeding 1000 entries.
reddit / selfhosted

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R3dAt0mz3 · 2023-10-14 22:46

Greetings,

I am currently in the process of arranging a collection of bookmarks
that have remained untouched for over a decade, many of which are now
defunct or have undergone domain changes. I have initiated this
process using Raindrop.io. Could you kindly provide screenshots
displaying how you have structured your bookmark organization across
various web browsers?

With a substantial inventory of over 1000 bookmarks requiring proper
categorization, I have allocated a block of time to ensure that this
endeavor results in an aesthetically pleasing and easily accessible
resource.

I am also seeking your valuable input on the optimal quantity of
bookmarks per folder and the recommended number of folders within each
category. I have outlined preliminary categories such as Hardware,
Software, Apps, Health, Family, Kids, Leisure, Work, Research, Travel,
and Read and Archive or Delete.

Furthermore, I anticipate the likelihood of creating duplicate folders
while organizing bookmarks within their respective categories. I would
greatly appreciate your insights and advice on this matter.

While your guidance is highly anticipated, I understand that sharing
screenshots may not be feasible; however, your verbal description of
your bookmark organization approach would be immensely helpful.

Warm regards,

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carl2187 · 2023-10-15 06:32

What are your bookmarks of? Just curious I'm old af and have like 20
bookmarks after all these years.

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lilolalu · 2023-10-15 07:56

I think unless you are bookmarking the dark web or other non-indexed
resources, the concept of "bookmarks" has outlived itself. For me it's
usually faster to find a website on a search engine then to find it in
my bookmarks.

But, you can just run Elasticsearch over your bookmarks and create a
full text search for them.

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R3dAt0mz3 · 2023-10-15 09:59

It consists of everything.. Health/diet links, Various fixes/tweaks
for apps/software/hardware (which are bookmarked after extensive
research)


Best from entire Interne I should say, which are useful for me
today/tomorrow.

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R3dAt0mz3 · 2023-10-15 10:01

I agree with this, and that was first thought that hit my mind..  10
years back we did multiple browsers or class-platform requirements.

There are non-indexed sources, but no dark web.. (generally dont use
it much)

But bookmarks come handy on cross-platforms and multiple browsers, if
it is free solution then it just adds to productivity after
configuring it for first time and start using it (adapting)

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carl2187 · 2023-10-15 14:05

Make sure to archive the sites you really like. They won't be there
forever.

Archive.org waybackmachine

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NimrodJM · 2023-10-15 15:21

I use LinkDing and tag things with categories that help refine my
efforts to find the bookmark I want. It’s not a full text index, but I
find it very effective.

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R3dAt0mz3 · 2023-10-15 20:48

Thanks but i am also looking for android support

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aajn88 · 2023-10-25 20:11

I love [ekorn.xyz](https://ekorn.xyz) \- they even have an AI shortcut
to search through your bookmarks. It's so cool