How to Bookmark on iPhone: A Comprehensive Guide

I. Introduction

Do you often forget the names of the websites you frequently visit? Do you find it difficult to locate the websites you saved on your iPhone? Bookmarking can come in handy in such situations. Bookmarking is the process of saving the URLs of your favorite websites for later use. In this article, we will be sharing a comprehensive guide on how to bookmark on iPhone.

II. Step-by-Step Guide to Bookmark a Website on iPhone using Safari or Chrome

Bookmarking a website on Safari or Chrome is easy. Follow these steps:

1. Open Safari or Chrome and go to the website you wish to bookmark.
2. Tap the share icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. A new menu appears. Scroll down and select “Add Bookmark”.
4. Choose a name for your bookmark and select the folder in which you want to save it.
5. Tap “Save”. Your bookmark is now saved.

It’s that simple. Refer to the screenshots below if you face any issues.

Tip: If you want to access your bookmarks quickly in Safari, tap on the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the screen and then “Edit” to add the “Bookmarks” widget to your home screen.

III. Using Third-Party Apps for Bookmarking

If Safari or Chrome doesn’t work out for you, you can use third-party apps to bookmark websites on your iPhone. Two popular apps are Pocket and Evernote.

Pocket is an app that lets you save articles, videos, and stories from any publication, page or app. To bookmark a website using Pocket:

1. Download the Pocket app from the App Store.
2. Open the app and sign up for an account.
3. Tap on the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Paste the URL of the website you wish to bookmark and enter a title for it.
5. Tap “Save to Pocket”.

Tip: Pocket automatically saves articles for offline reading, making it ideal for those who like to read while commuting.

Evernote is another app that lets you save notes, images, and websites. To bookmark a website using Evernote:

1. Download the Evernote app from the App Store.
2. Open the app and sign up for an account.
3. Tap on the “+” icon at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select “Note”.
5. Paste the URL of the website you wish to bookmark and enter a title for it.
6. Tap “Save”.

Tip: You can create multiple notebooks in Evernote to organize your bookmarks.

IV. Organizing Bookmarks

With time, your bookmarks list can get cluttered. To avoid this, it’s good to organize your bookmarks into folders. Here’s how you can create a folder in Safari:

1. Open Safari and tap the bookmarks icon at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap “Edit” followed by “New Folder”.
3. Name the folder.
4. Select the folder in which you want to save the bookmark.
5. Tap “Done”.

Tip: Give each folder a name that’s easy to remember, such as “Work”, “Travel”, “Recipes”, etc.

V. Siri Shortcuts for Bookmarking

Siri Shortcuts lets you automate tasks and create personalized shortcuts on your iPhone. You can use Siri Shortcuts to create a shortcut to bookmark a website in one step.

Here’s how to set up a Siri Shortcut:

1. Download the Shortcuts app from the App Store if you don’t have it already.
2. Open the app and select “Create Shortcut”.
3. Tap the “+” icon to add an action.
4. Select “Safari” and then “Add Bookmark”.
5. Give the shortcut a name. For example, “Bookmark This”.
6. Select the appropriate folder to save the bookmark.
7. Tap “Done”.

Now, when you want to bookmark a website, simply say “Hey Siri, Bookmark This” and the website will be saved in the chosen folder.

Tip: You can also add this Siri Shortcut to your Home Screen for quick access.

VI. Using iCloud for Bookmarks

If you have multiple iOS devices, it’s convenient to access your bookmarks on all of them via iCloud. To enable iCloud bookmarks:

1. On your iPhone, go to “Settings” and then “iCloud”.
2. Toggle “Safari” to on.
3. On your other iOS device, repeat steps 1 and 2.
4. Your bookmarks should now be synced across all your devices.

Tip: Don’t forget to sign in to the same iCloud account on all your iOS devices.

VII. Sharing Bookmarks

Sharing bookmarks with others is easy using AirDrop or email:

To share a bookmark via AirDrop:

1. Open Safari and go to the website you want to share.
2. Tap on the share icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. Select the person you want to share the bookmark with from the AirDrop list.

To share a bookmark via email:

1. Visit the bookmarks section on your iPhone.
2. Select the bookmark you want to share.
3. Tap on the share icon.
4. Select “Mail” and enter the recipient’s email address.

VIII. Bookmarks vs. Reading Lists

Reading Lists is a feature in Safari that lets you save web pages to read later. With a Reading List, you can save the entire web page instead of just the URL. Here are some differences between Bookmarks and Reading Lists:

Tip: Use Bookmarks to save your favorite websites, and use Reading Lists to save web pages to read later.

IX. Conclusion

Bookmarking websites on your iPhone can save you a lot of time and effort. By following this comprehensive guide, you can easily bookmark websites on your iPhone and access them anytime. Don’t forget to use the tips provided to keep your bookmarks organized, synced, and shared with others.