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Start.me is a web-based bookmark manager that allows users to organize and access websites from a customizable homepage. The platform supports link categorization, widgets, and RSS feeds. It is used by individuals and teams for productivity and information management.
History
[edit]Start.me was founded in 2014 by Arjen Robijn and Michiel de Wit, with the goal of simplifying web navigation by providing a centralized hub for bookmarks. Since its launch, the platform has added features such as integration with third-party applications and browser extensions to enhance user experience.
In 2015 it partnered with Pale Moon.[1] and acquired bookmarking website Favoor.[2] In 2017 Start.me was reported to look for additional funding[3]
Features
[edit]- Bookmark Organization: Users can create multiple pages with categorized sections to manage links. Advanced options include a broken link and duplicate link checker.
- Customization: Features include page layout options, background image selection, and productivity widgets.
- Collaboration: Bookmarks can be shared and managed collectively by individuals and teams.
- Browser Extensions: Available for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, enabling quick access and bookmarking.
Reception
[edit]Start.me has been reviewed by independent newspapers like the New York Times[4], as well as technology blogs, including Experts Exchange[5], ZDnet[6], and Lifehacker[7]. User reviews on platforms such as G2,[8] Capterra,[9] and TrustRadius[10] highlight its functionality for managing large collections of bookmarks.
Application
[edit]Start.me is widely used in the OSINT community[11] and by librarians[12]
Competitor
[edit]Start.me competes with other bookmark management tools such as Pinboard, Symbaloo, and Protopage.
References
[edit]- ^ start.me. "Browser Pale Moon Integrates New Personal Start Page". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ start.me. "start.me Acquires Bookmarking Website Favoor.com". www.prweb.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Kickstart: Start.me zoekt half miljoen om vernieuwende bladwijzerbeheerder uit te bouwen". Quote Net (in Dutch). 2017-03-05. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Biersdorfer, J. D. (March 31, 2017). "Finding a Personal Web Portal".
- ^ "Start.Me - An excellent Free and very useful Bookmarks Manager | Experts Exchange". www.experts-exchange.com. 2019-02-24. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Increase your productivity with Start.Me Pro, a modern homepage for your browser". ZDNET. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ Henry, Alan (2016-03-13). "Start.me Offers Customizable Start Pages You Can Use In Any Browser, on Any Computer". Lifehacker. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "G2". www.g2.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Capterra". www.capterra.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ "Pros and Cons of start.me 2025". www.trustradius.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.
- ^ Block, Ludo (2021). OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE NAVIGATOR FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISTS (PDF). pp. 17–18.
- ^ Penfold, Rob (April 2023). "Browser Extensions For The Stretched Health Librarian". Journal of Health Information and Libraries Australasia. 4 (1). Australian Library and Information Association: 32. doi:10.55999/johila.v4i1.143.
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