Imagine you read a fun story online and you want to save it so you can read it again later or show it to your friends. You might save the link or share it — that’s bookmarking!
Now, when you do that on websites like Reddit, Pinterest, or others — and share the link with more people — that’s called social bookmarking.
It’s like putting a sticker on your favorite webpage and telling everyone, “Hey, this is cool, check it out!”
In digital marketing, we use these sites to share our website links with the right keywords (like tags), so more people can find them easily. This helps our websites show up higher on Google search.
We made a big list of 200 websites where you can do this. If you sign up on them and share your links, you can:
- Get more visitors to your website
- Make your website more popular
- Help your site show up better on search engines
It’s a simple trick smart marketers use to grow online.
What Is Social Bookmarking?
Imagine you find a cool website and you want to save it so you can visit it later. You bookmark it, right? Now, think of a place on the internet where lots of people save and share their favorite websites. That’s called social bookmarking.
When you add your website there, people who are looking for things like your products or services might find it. If they like it, they visit your site. That means more people come to your website!
It also helps search engines like Google notice your site more. Why? Because when many people share your website, Google thinks, “This must be useful!” So, your site can appear higher in search results.
In short, social bookmarking helps you:
- Share your website with more people
- Get more visitors
- Show up better on Google
Example of Social Bookmarking
Imagine a tech blog writes a cool article about AI. They share it on Reddit in a group called r/technology where people talk about tech stuff. To help more people see it, they add tags like “AI trends” and “latest in technology.” These tags work like labels, so when someone searches for AI, the post shows up. That way, more people click on it, read it, and visit the blog. This helps the blog become more popular and get more visitors.
Why Do We Need Social Bookmarking Sites?
Imagine your website is a cool book in a giant library (the internet). But if no one knows about it, no one reads it. That’s where social bookmarking helps — it tells people (and Google!) that your book is awesome.
Here’s why it’s useful:
- ✅ More Visitors: These special websites share your site with others. That means more people come to visit.
- ✅ Stronger Website: Google trusts your site more when others talk about it. Bookmarking does that!
- ✅ Good Backlinks: These are links from other trusted sites to your website. It’s like friends recommending your book.
- ✅ Make Blogs Famous: If you post a blog and share it on bookmarking sites, it can spread fast — like a fun video going viral!
- ✅ People Stay Longer: Because the visitors are really interested, they don’t leave quickly. Google likes that.
- ✅ Organized Posts: It also helps keep your blogs neat and easy to find by category.
So, just like how sharing your favorite comic book makes others want to read it. Social bookmarking shares your website with the world — and that helps your site shine in Google search!
Real-World Example: Pinterest for Recipe Blogs
They use special words called keywords like “easy dinner recipes” or “healthy meal ideas.” These words help people find their recipes easily.
Because of this, more people visit their website. And when more people visit, the blogger gets more fans and followers.
Case Studies
Case Study 1: More Visitors with StumbleUpon (Now Mix)
A small online shop wanted more people to visit their website. They started using a website called StumbleUpon (now called Mix).
They shared their blogs and product pages regularly, using the right keywords.
Because they posted often and joined the community, more people saw their content.
Result: After 3 months, they had 40% more visitors and 25% more sales.
👉 Lesson: Sharing useful stuff often, with good keywords, helps people find you.
Case Study 2: Better Search Ranking with Reddit
A travel blog wanted to show up higher on Google.
They joined Reddit groups like r/travel and r/backpacking.
They shared helpful travel tips and added links to their blog.
After 6 months, their Domain Authority (how trusted Google thinks your site is) went up by 5 points.
They also got better search rankings for travel-related words.
👉 Lesson: Be helpful in the right online groups, and people (and Google!) will notice you.
Case Study 3: Going Viral on Pinterest
A lifestyle blogger wanted more readers for her health tips.
She posted her blog content on Pinterest, using pretty images and clear text.
One of her posts became super popular – lots of people saw and shared it.
Result: She got 60% more visitors each month and more email signups.
👉 Lesson: Beautiful images + helpful content = viral success.
Case Study 4: Keeping Readers with Flipboard
A tech news site wanted people to stay longer on their site (lower bounce rate).
They started sharing their best articles on Flipboard, a place where people read curated news.
They got more readers who enjoyed long articles.
Result: Bounce rate dropped by 15% in 4 months, and more people came back regularly.
👉 Lesson: Share content where the right readers hang out – they’ll stay longer.
How To Do Social Bookmarking?
Imagine you find a cool website or article and want to save it so you can read it later or show your friends. That’s what bookmarking is. Now, when you do this on special websites that lots of people use—like Reddit or Pinterest—it’s called social bookmarking.
And guess what? Doing this can also help your own website show up better on Google!
How to Start with Social Bookmarking
- Pick the Right Websites
Just like you choose the right place to play (like a cricket ground or a park), you should choose the right sites that match what your website is about. Examples: Mix, Reddit, Bizsugar. - Create an Account
Sign up using your name, email, and a strong password. Don’t forget to check your email and click the link to activate the account. - Add the Right Info
When you post your link, add a short title, a simple description, a few keywords (like what your post is about), and choose the right category—just like putting your toys in the right box. - Follow the Rules
Every site has rules, like “no spamming.” So before you post, read their guidelines. Breaking the rules can get your account blocked. - Use Social Sites Like Facebook or Twitter
These are also great places to share your links. You can make an account, post your content, and get people to follow and share it. - Post Smartly
Some sites let you share full blog posts or articles from your site. Choose your best ones so people find you helpful and visit your website.
Why Should You Care?
By sharing your content on these popular websites:
- More people see your stuff
- Google may rank your website higher
- You build a name for yourself online
FAQs
1. How does social bookmarking help SEO?
Think of social bookmarking like saving your favorite websites in a public folder. When more people save your site, search engines see it as important. This helps your site show up higher on Google and brings in people who care about your topic.
2. Are all social bookmarking sites the same?
Nope! Some are like big, busy libraries (like Reddit or Mix), and others are like quiet corners. The big ones have more rules and active readers, so sharing good stuff there can help more. But if you spam, they won’t like it.
3. Can it help with local SEO too?
Yes! If you use words related to your city or area and post on sites that local people visit, it can help you show up better in searches from nearby users.
4. How often should I post on these sites?
Don’t post too much! Once or twice a week with good content is enough. If you share too much too fast, it might look like spam — and that’s not good.
