Stumbleupon and Digg are two of the largest “social voting” or “social bookmarking” websites, and there are many others. Members submit links to web pages that they find of interest, categorizing them by keywords called “tags.” Other members choose topic areas, view pages submitted, and vote and comment on them. The system learns a individual’s preferences and serves up more web pages of potential interest. By participating, members discover interesting web pages related to their passions, both personal and business. They also can connect with others who share their interests around the world. Continue reading
