When it comes to social bookmarks, there is such a huge choice out there that it becomes difficult to know which ones to use. Should you go for the mass-coverage approach, or the highly targeted approach? Which sites will be best for your website?
It all depends on your own circumstances of course, so these are just some general suggestions. Let's consider the best options for some different types of website.
Is your website personal or social? A cat blog, a gossip blog, a tv reviews site? This would benefit from a mass-coverage approach, with lots of different Social buttons and widgets. Try these Social Bookmarking sites:
1. Twitter
2. Digg
3. Reddit
4. Google Buzz
5. Stubleupon
6. Facebook
7. Fark
8. Mag.nolia
9. Yahoo Buzz
Is your website coporate or professional? Adding Social Bookmarks does not make you look less professional, if you do it right. Limit your widgets to only those that are appropriate:
1. Twitter
2. LinkedIn
3. Sphinn
Do you have a technical website? With a .NET or DNN or other technology based theme? Stick to using buttons from sites with technically orientated audiences:
1. Twitter
2. Technorati
3. LinkedIn
4. Slashdot
So, you can see that by taking into account the type of person who is likely to read your website, and comparing that to the type of person who uses each social networking site, you can make a much better choice when deciding what bookmarking buttons and widgets to show on your own site.