{"id":16213,"date":"2026-04-28T00:09:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T00:09:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/?page_id=16213"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:36:48","slug":"bookmarks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/-\/help\/bookmarks\/","title":{"rendered":"Bookmarks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve created a simple and convenient bookmarking system that lets you save your favorite pages from <strong>our site<\/strong> and <strong>other websites<\/strong> directly in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodcentral.com\/?p=Bookmarks\">Bookmarks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it Works:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Local Storage<\/strong>: Your bookmarks are saved using your browser&#8217;s built-in <strong>localStorage<\/strong> feature. This means all bookmarks are stored <strong>on your device<\/strong>, inside your browser.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No account required<\/strong>: You don&#8217;t need to create an account or log in. Everything stays private on your computer or phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Works across sites<\/strong>: The script allows you to bookmark pages whether you&#8217;re on our website or visiting other sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistent until cleared<\/strong>: As long as you use the <strong>same browser on the same device<\/strong>, your bookmarks should remain available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Caveats \u2013 When You Might Lose Your Bookmarks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While localStorage is convenient, it has some important limitations. Here are the main ways you can lose your saved bookmarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clearing Browser Data \/ Cache<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you clear your browsing history, cookies, or site data, your bookmarks will be <strong>permanently deleted<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This often happens when you choose \u201cClear browsing data\u201d in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Private \/ Incognito Mode<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bookmarks saved in Incognito or Private browsing windows are <strong>not saved<\/strong> after you close the window. They disappear automatically.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Switching Browsers or Devices<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your bookmarks are tied to <strong>one specific browser<\/strong> on <strong>one specific device<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They will <strong>not<\/strong> appear if you switch to another browser (e.g., from Chrome to Firefox) or use a different computer\/phone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Browser Settings or Extensions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some privacy-focused browsers or extensions (like uBlock Origin, Privacy Badger, or strict tracking protection) may block or clear localStorage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain \u201cauto-clean\u201d or \u201cmemory optimization\u201d tools can also delete localStorage data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Storage Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Browsers typically limit localStorage to about <strong>5\u201310 MB<\/strong> per website (or per origin).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you save a very large number of bookmarks with long notes or descriptions, you could hit this limit (though it\u2019s rare for normal bookmark use).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Site-Specific Restrictions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The script only works on websites that allow our bookmark script to run (no cross-origin issues for saving, but reading bookmarks from other sites may be limited depending on how the script is implemented).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Browser Updates or Resets<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Major browser updates, factory resets, or reinstalling the browser can sometimes wipe localStorage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Keep Your Bookmarks Safe<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Backup your bookmarks regularly<\/strong>: We recommend using the <strong>Export JSON<\/strong> link to back them up to a file on your device. You can then use the <strong>Import JSON<\/strong> link to restore them if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use the same browser<\/strong>: Stick to one main browser where you do most of your browsing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoid clearing site data<\/strong>: When clearing browsing data, be careful not to select \u201cCookies and other site data\u201d if you want to keep bookmarks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider an account-based option<\/strong> (future feature suggestion): For more reliable saving across devices and browsers, a server-side bookmark system (with login) would be much safer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cWhy not just use the browser\u2019s built-in bookmark feature?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The browser\u2019s native bookmarking (Ctrl\/Cmd + D) is great for many people, but our custom bookmark script provides several <strong>practical advantages<\/strong>, especially for users who frequently save pages from <strong>our site and other websites<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Advantages of Our Bookmark Feature:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One unified list across different sites<\/strong><br>Browser bookmarks are saved globally in the browser. Our system lets you keep a dedicated, focused list of bookmarks that are relevant to our platform or your specific interests \u2014 without mixing them into your general browser bookmarks (which can quickly become cluttered with hundreds of unrelated links).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy one-click saving from anywhere<\/strong><br>You can often save a page with a single click or button on our site (or via our bookmark script), without needing to use the browser menu or keyboard shortcut every time. It can feel faster and more seamless, especially on mobile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Extra features and richer information<\/strong><br>Depending on how we&#8217;ve built it, our system can let you:<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add personal notes, tags, categories, or descriptions to each bookmark<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search or filter your saved items more intelligently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Display custom previews, dates saved, or other metadata<br>Browser bookmarks are usually limited to just the title and URL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Context-specific organization<\/strong><br>Many users prefer keeping \u201cwork\/research\u201d or \u201cthis website\u2019s content\u201d bookmarks separate from their everyday browser bookmarks. Our tool gives you that separation without creating dozens of browser folders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No sync needed for privacy-conscious users<\/strong><br>Everything stays <strong>completely local<\/strong> on your device. Some people prefer this over browser sync (which uploads bookmarks to Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quick access within our site<\/strong><br>We can display your saved bookmarks directly on our pages, making it convenient to jump back to saved content without leaving our ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Trade-offs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be transparent, here are the main downsides compared to native browser bookmarks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No automatic syncing across devices<\/strong> \u2014 Your bookmarks stay on the specific browser\/device where you saved them (unless you manually export\/import them).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Risk of data loss<\/strong> \u2014 As we explained earlier, clearing cache, using Incognito mode, switching browsers, or certain privacy tools can wipe them out. Browser bookmarks are generally more persistent and often backed up via your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited storage<\/strong> \u2014 localStorage has a cap (usually ~5\u201310 MB), which is fine for normal use but can become an issue with hundreds of detailed bookmarks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Use Which?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>browser bookmarks<\/strong> for general, long-term pages you want to keep forever and access from any device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>our bookmark tool<\/strong> when you want a clean, dedicated list with possible extra features (notes\/tags), or when you prefer keeping certain saves isolated and private to this context.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many users actually use <strong>both<\/strong> systems together: native bookmarks for important evergreen links, and our tool for temporary or project-specific saves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve created a simple and convenient bookmarking system that lets you save your favorite pages from our site and other websites directly in your browser. How it Works: Important Caveats \u2013 When You Might Lose Your Bookmarks While localStorage is convenient, it has some important limitations. 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