Bookmark this Page - how to add guide

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Dominic, Mar 31, 2005.

  1. #1
    Anyone have some good detailed instructions (and options) on how to insert a 'Bookmark this Page' feature. Given bookmarks were mentioned in the recent google patent.

    Also like to know how to control the text used to name the bookmark (inserting keywords).
     
    Dominic, Mar 31, 2005 IP
  2. john_loch

    john_loch Rodent Slayer

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    The most straight forward one is set up an image with alt and title text of your keywords. Then all the user has to do is drag and drop (either to their home icon in their toolbar, or their bookmark menu, depending on how they want to use it).

    It works cross platform, and doesn't require JS or the like. It does require that you explain it to them though.

    Cheers,

    JL
     
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  3. Dominic

    Dominic Well-Known Member

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    Found it:

    In the Head section put this:
    <SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
    function addbookmark()
    {
    bookmarkurl="http://www.pageurl.com"
    bookmarktitle="Whatever title you want"
    if (document.all)
    window.external.AddFavorite(bookmarkurl,bookmarktitle)
    }
    </script>

    In the Body section put this:
    <a href="javascript:addbookmark()">Bookmark This Page</a>
     
    Dominic, Apr 3, 2005 IP
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    siraxi Peon

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    Unfortunately this doesn't work on Firefox or Opera. Does anyone know a code that works for Firefox?
     
    siraxi, Sep 15, 2005 IP
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    Jim_Westergren Notable Member

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    I have one that I thought was working in both only to find out that in FF it opens in a frame at the left side.

    I think the best is just to write on the site: "CTRL + D to bookmark!" or something. That works both in IE and FF.
     
    Jim_Westergren, Sep 15, 2005 IP
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    CTRL + D to bookmark!... Cool - Thanks!
     
    siraxi, Sep 16, 2005 IP