I use it for sites I check daily (like The New York Times), weekly (like Nielsen's Alertbox), and monthly. Instead of deciding what to visit each morning, I just check my reminder toolbar with that first sip of coffee.
How It Works
Once you set a reminder on a bookmark, it appears in your Reminder toolbar on the scheduled date. Click the bookmark to visit the site, and it disappears from the toolbar until the next reminder date. Simple.
Setting Up a Reminder
Open the bookmark properties and look for the Reminder option. You can choose:
- Daily — appears every day
- Specific weekdays — e.g., every Monday and Friday
- Monthly — on a specific date each month
- Custom interval — every N days
Adding the Toolbar
Go to Options/Toolbars and add a Reminder toolbar. You can choose horizontal or vertical layout. I recommend showing about 6 entries with all dropdown entries visible and 20 characters for titles.
Why It Matters
We all have websites we want to check regularly but forget about. Reminders automate that habit — no more wondering "when did I last check that site?" If it's on your reminder toolbar, it's time to visit. If it's not, you're caught up.