Twitter moves fast. Between hot takes, breaking news, and vital commentary, the platform surfaces tweets daily that you‘ll want to review again. But endlessly scrolling to rediscover that one clever joke, insightful thread or viral story? Ain‘t nobody got time for that.
That‘s why Twitter‘s Bookmark feature is so invaluable for saving tweets. This guide from a social media expert will teach you how to become a power user by mastering Twitter‘s bookmark functionality.
Bookmarking 101: An Underused Gem
Before we dive into the step-by-step guide, let’s review why bookmarking is such a useful Twitter tool:
What Does Bookmarking Do?
Bookmarking allows you to quietly save tweets in a private area only visible to you. Consider it like browser bookmarks, but for flagging tweets to easily find later.
Key Benefits
Compared to likes and retweets, bookmark shine because they:
- Are private – only you can access bookmarks
- Keep likes/profile clean since bookmarks are hidden
- Allow saving without amplifying tweets
- Can organize bookmarks into categories (with Twitter Blue)
Recent Updates
Twitter continues improving bookmarking:
- Bookmarks launched in 2018 to replace the previous "Moment" feature
- Folder organizing launched in 2022 for Twitter Blue subscribers
- API access enabled third-party bookmark analysis tools
Bookmarking helps cut through Twitter‘s noise. Now let‘s dive into actually using this underutilized feature…
How To Bookmark Tweets – Step-by-Step
You‘ll be bookmarking like a pro with our visual walkthrough for desktop and mobile:
On Desktop
Bookmarking on a computer takes just a few clicks:
Navigate to a tweet you wish to bookmark on Twitter.com. Make sure you‘re logged into your account.
Inside the tweet, click the "Share" icon with an arrow in the bottom right.
- This drops down a sharing menu. Select "Add/Remove this Tweet from your Bookmarks."
The tweet now saves privately to your Bookmarks. Easy!
On Mobile
The process works similarly in iOS or Android Twitter apps:
When browsing your Home timeline, tap any tweet to open it.
Inside the expanded tweet, tap the "Share" icon in the bottom toolbar.
- This opens the sharing menu. Tap "Add/Remove from Bookmarks" to save it.
The tweet is now safely stored in your Bookmarks!
Viewing Saved Bookmarks
Accessing your collected bookmarks is simple:
Desktop: Click "Bookmarks" in the left sidebar.
Mobile: Tap your profile icon, then the "Bookmarks" tab.
All your saved tweets will display for easy rediscovering, even from years ago!
When Should You Be Using Bookmarks?
Wondering when bookmarking is more useful than likes, retweets or Twitter Lists? Here‘s a breakdown:
| Feature | Benefits | Use Cases |
|---|---|---|
| Like | Shows public appreciation | Positive engagement with tweet |
| Retweet | Amplifies tweet to followers | Spreading awareness of great tweets |
| Twitter List | Organizes users by topic or group | Following specific subjects or people |
| Bookmark | Private saving for later | Revisiting interesting ideas you don‘t want to engage/spread yet |
As you can see, bookmarking has special value for quietly collecting tweets to review further before endorsing or sharing them through public engagement.
Pro Bookmarking Strategies
As a power user, I utilize bookmarks for:
- Saving contrarian perspectives: Interesting but controversial ideas I want to evaluate more before spreading them.
- Clipboard for creativity: Cool phrases, concepts, jokes etc I might want to reuse for writing inspiration later.
- Developing threads: If I come across great supplementary tweets to add to a future thread.
- Curating news: Quickly collecting article links on unfolding events for a later social media news roundup once more info is out.
Bookmark generously whenever you think "I should look at this again later!" The feature removes all limits and privacy concerns around saving tweets for any reason.
Troubleshooting Bookmark Issues
Of course with any Twitter feature, you may encounter frustrating technical issues. Here are expert troubleshooting tips if your bookmarks won‘t save properly:
As shown in the flowchart, common issues include:
- Glitchy mobile app requiring a force quit and restart
- Needing to update the Twitter app to the latest version
- Clearing stored cache/data if bookmarks begin disappearing
- Ensuring device internet connectivity is stable
Bookmarking typically works seamlessly. But doing regular app maintenance and resets will minimize any hiccups!
Twitter Bookmark Pro Tips
After years of intensive Twitter use for social media management, here are my top insider tips for mastering bookmarks:
Use Bookmark Folders for Organization
Serious users should upgrade to Twitter Blue ($2.99/month) for creating custom bookmark folders. This allows neatly sorting saved tweets into categories like News, Ideas, Jokes etc.
Resurface Old Bookmarked Tweets
Your bookmarks are permanent, so revisiting really old collections can unearth nostalgic viral threads or timeless ideas you want to rediscover or reshare.
Monitor Bookmarks for Breakout Potential
I regularly review bookmark folders containing developing news stories. If a story starts gaining momentum, I‘ll retweet bookmarks collected early for being an early voice.
I hope these insider strategies for exploiting Twitter bookmarks helps take your usage to the next level!
Go Beyond Likes By Embracing Twitter Bookmarks
While liking is Twitter‘s most obvious engagement, competent social media users know taping into more advanced features like bookmarking separates the amateurs from experts.
By understanding the unique value bookmarking provides, saving tweets faster with our visual guide, and leveraging professional troubleshooting advice, you are now a true Twitter bookmark master!
What will you bookmark first? Let us know your burning Twitter questions in the comments!
