Bookmarking: To Be or Not to Be? That is the Question

There are different points of view regarding bookmarking and what has worked for one writer may not work for another.

Triond, however, gives its writers a multitude of bookmarking sites, which makes everything so much easier. Rather than having to do a search for each site online, you can access them easily, using the tools Triond has provided.

Okay, let's get down to business. If the whole bookmarking scenario has you scratching your head, follow these instructions to get started.

How to Bookmark

1. Go to the Triond dashboard where you see your articles
2. Click on the third tab on the top, “Content.”.
3. A page will open and you'll have the option of viewing your articles 10 at a time or perusing more at a glance, depending on what option you select from the drop-down menu located down in the far right corner
4. Now, look over to the right, where you see “Share” (you'll see upwards and downwards pointing arrows)
5. On the line on which your article appears, hover your mouse over “Share.” You'll notice a small menu box appears. To open it fully, click on the Share button.
6. Under “Select a Service” you'll see a listing of the different social bookmarking sites
7. When you click on one of the sites, a page should open directing you to sign up
8. Do so. Now, whenever you follow this procedure in future, your article title and URL will load automatically.
9. Where it says: “Notes” or “Description” type in a descriptive paragraph detailing what your article is about. I usually copy/paste relevant material from the article itself, to save time.
10. If you've used keywords throughout your article (and in most cases, you should have), you'll want to include these where it says “Tags” or “Keywords.” Place a comma between each keyword or keyword phrase. For example: ape, hairy orangutan, apes.
11. Usually, you then just press “Save” or “Okay” and you're done

If you decide to bookmark your articles, you should see a big difference in traffic and earnings.

Bookmarking: Yes or No?

All that said, there's a downside. Some sites frown on this, viewing it as spam; other sites will discontinue your membership. It's really trial and error, as you go. The best advice I would give is to bookmark and, as time permits, try to also comment, and hit “Vote,” “Digg” or “Stumble” other articles you've enjoyed reading, so that you are actually a part of these communities.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages and you will have to find your own happy medium. Many revenue share opportunities provide these buttons, so it is an option made available not only to readers but to writers, as well.

Further Reading:

Triond: 36 Bookmarking Sites . . . And Monthly Earnings!

Write it: Writing for Triond (How to Improve your Articles)

Writing for Triond How Much Can You Make?