Diigo

Let's see, I know I bookmarked it somewhere. Laptops and desktops and smartphones, oh my (this will not be lost on you Wizard of Oz fans).... not to mention using various browsers..Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome. So, how do I find the bookmarks on the various machines and from various browsers? Easy. Put them in the cloud. (Okay, my superintendent is now laughing at my geeky, techno jargon.) By "putting them in the cloud" it means I can access them online from any machine. There are various tools for online/cloud bookmarking but the two standouts seem to be Delicious and Diigo. Because of its features, I chose to review Diigo (according to their website it's pronounced Dee'go. The name "Diigo" is an abbreviation for "Digest of Internet Information, Groups and Other stuff.")


Diigo is not just for bookmarking. It's for social bookmarking, which means it includes sharing and collaborative features. You're required to register but it's free. Here's a rundown of some of the features:
Highlighting - digitally highlight a webpage as if you had your own highlight marker
Sticky Notes - add a digital sticky note to a webpage
Bookmarking - not only does it bookmark but it saves a cached version of the page so it's always in your folder even if the author of the original page removes it from the web
Tags - easily organize your bookmarks for searching by adding key words to help you locate various topics
Searching - search by URL, tags, comments, highlights, or full page
Share and Collaborate - share all your information with one or many. Create groups for sharing
Lists - create lists so you can categorize and arrange bookmarks as you want them grouped
Import - import all your bookmarks from the various browsers and machines

Diigo Toolbar and Diigolet - Install the toolbar so you can bookmark directly from Diigo right from your browser. Use Diigolet if you're using a machine that does not give you access to install software. (Click on the "Tools" link to download the toolbar.)

Below is a screenshot, taken from the Diigo website, that illustrates the toolbar. (Click on the illustration for a larger view.)

 

So, there you have it. Save your bookmarks, share them, write on them. Access them from anywhere 'cuz they're in the CLOUD!! (Nope, couldn't resist that one...)
http://www.diigo.com