Aggregate Your Favorite Websites

Organizing Frequently Used Websites

Maintaining a consolidated location for frequently accessed websites and tools is highly beneficial, surpassing the limitations of desktop shortcuts or browser favorites.

Two effective web services for this purpose are Only2Clicks, previously featured on MakeUseOf, and Hyperigo [No longer available]. Both platforms facilitate the organization of preferred websites within a single, tab-supported page.

These services include pre-populated examples, but their primary function lies in customization, allowing users to add their own preferred web resources.

Both Only2Clicks and Hyperigo enable the addition or uploading of bookmarks, which are then visually represented as miniature screenshots of the corresponding websites.

Typically, each page can accommodate between fifteen and eighteen website previews.

Alternative Website Aggregation Services

Recently, several other websites with similar functionality to Only2Clicks and Hyperigo have come to attention.

AllMyFaves identifies itself as a "visual directory," offering a vast collection of visual links – represented as icons – to popular websites across numerous categories.

Given the likelihood of regular visits to many of these sites, its slogan is, "why search?"

The platform organizes content into tabs, each featuring relevant sub-categories. These include Finance, E-Trade, Magazines, News, Comparison Shopping, Photography, Movies, Music, Web Radio, Astrology, Dating, Games, Chat, Blogs, VoIP, Instant Messaging, Insurance, Courier Services, and Health resources.

AllMyFaves is continually evolving, with a "Weekly Faves" report highlighting newly discovered websites each week.

Although currently lacking customization options, future updates are expected to include this feature.

The site suggests using AllMyFaves as a Start Page, which would be a viable option, but it currently functions best as a desktop shortcut.

It often duplicates links already present as desktop shortcuts, streamlining access and reducing search time.

Additional Tools for Web Organization

Symbaloo distinguishes itself by integrating essential search tools onto a single page.

Users can access weather information, phone directories, address locations, dictionary searches, videos, recipes, and eBay auctions, among other resources.

Symbaloo supports tabbed browsing and a drag-and-drop interface, enhancing usability.

Beyond search engines, it allows the addition of websites, RSS feeds, email accounts (such as Gmail), and radio channels.