It's the simple ideas that really improve your productivity.
We already know we can tag or throw our bookmarks in folders, but are we doing it right? Ken Robert has the simple idea, based on David Allen's Getting Things Done, of properly organizing your bookmarks into as few folders as possible.
GTD suggests 3: actions, projects and reference. I think these are perfect. Tag a site with actions if you need to do something with it right away, projects if it is related to something bigger, and reference if it's only to keep as reference.
The next step is to be as descriptive as possible when filing these bookmarks. Don't just bookmark a site without any kind of editorial. Add a note, or change the title altogether.
Ask yourself, “What do I want to do with this site?” Be as specific as possible. Let’s say you were writing a report on the influence of pop music in modern day footwear. Don’t just label it, “Write report.” Besides, you’re not going to write a report while cruising the web, unless you’re going to a site like Google Docs or your blog to write it. Perhaps this particular web page covers the sales figures for blue suede shoes during the reign of Elvis. Label it “Research the influence of Elvis Presley on the sales of blue suede shoes.” Now that’s more precise. When you look at it again, you’ll know exactly why you saved it and what you’re going to do after you click it.A simple rule of thumb may be to add as much information to your notes and the bookmark while keeping the filing as simple as you can. What are your suggestions?
Turn Your Web Browser into an Action List and Get Things Done - [CreativeMan]
