Getting Started with Collections

Collections help you organize and manage your links in a smart, efficient way. Think of them as digital folders that let you save, categorize, and share your favorite websites, articles, and resources.

What are Collections?

Collections are groups of related links that you can:

• Organize by topic, project, or purpose
• Share publicly or with your team
• Customize with themes and descriptions
• Access from anywhere with our browser extension

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Create Your First Collection

1. Navigate to Collections in your sidebar
2. Click the "New Collection" button
3. Enter a name (e.g., "Web Development Resources")
4. Add a description to help you remember what it's for
5. Choose your privacy setting:
   • Private: Only you can see it
   • Shared: Team members can access it
   • Public: Anyone with the link can view it

Step 2: Add Links to Your Collection

There are several ways to add links:

From the Web Interface:

1. Open your collection
2. Click "Add Link"
3. Paste the URL and add a title/description
4. Click Save

Using the Browser Extension:

1. Install our Chrome extension
2. While browsing, click the extension icon
3. Select your collection and save instantly

Bulk Import:

1. Use the "Import" feature
2. Upload a CSV file or paste multiple URLs
3. We'll automatically fetch titles and descriptions

Step 3: Organize Your Links

• Drag and drop to reorder links
• Add tags for better filtering
• Use descriptions to remember why you saved each link
• Sort by date, title, or custom order

Collection Types

Personal Collections

Perfect for individual use:

• Reading lists
• Research materials
• Learning resources
• Personal bookmarks

Team Collections

Great for collaboration:

• Project resources
• Company links
• Shared documentation
• Team knowledge base

Public Collections

Share with the world:

• Curated resource lists
• Industry toolkits
• Educational materials
• Community collections

Privacy & Sharing

Privacy Levels

Private Collections

• Only you can view and edit
• Perfect for personal bookmarks
• Not searchable by others

Shared Collections

• Available to your team members
• Team members can view and contribute
• Great for collaborative projects

Public Collections

• Anyone with the link can view
• Indexed for discovery
• Perfect for sharing expertise

Sharing Options

1. Direct Link: Share the collection URL
2. Embed Code: Embed in your website
3. Export: Download as CSV or JSON
4. Team Access: Invite specific team members

Best Practices

Naming Your Collections

• Use clear, descriptive names
• Include the topic or purpose
• Avoid generic names like "Links" or "Stuff"

Writing Descriptions

• Explain what the collection contains
• Mention the target audience
• Include keywords for searchability

Organizing Links

• Add descriptive titles
• Write helpful descriptions
• Use tags consistently
• Remove broken or outdated links

Managing Privacy

• Start with private collections
• Share only when ready
• Review public collections regularly
• Use team collections for collaboration

Next Steps

Ready to dive deeper? Check out these guides:

• Managing Your Collections - Advanced organization tips
• Sharing and Collaboration - Work with others
• Browser Extension Guide - Save links effortlessly
• Import and Export - Move your data
• Customization Options - Make collections your own

Need Help?

• Search our documentation for specific topics
• Contact support through the app
• Join our community for tips and tricks

Start organizing your digital life today with Collections!