Best Practices

Build a link library that is easy to scan, easy to trust, and easy to maintain.

Naming conventions that scale

Your directory names should answer one question: what is this for? A consistent pattern makes browsing faster and more search-friendly.

  • Client A - Onboarding (client + project)
  • UX Research - Mobile Checkout (topic + scope)
  • 2025 Hiring Plan (time + purpose)

Write titles you will recognize later

Most web pages use vague titles. Replace them with clear, specific titles that explain the value of the link at a glance.

  • Bad: "Welcome"
  • Better: "Stripe usage-based billing overview"

Notes turn links into decisions

A good note is short and specific. Aim for one sentence. If a link is actionable, add a second sentence that explains what you plan to do.

  • What problem does this solve?
  • Is this a reference, inspiration, or a source of truth?
  • What is the next step?

Tag only what you search for

Tags are not a dumping ground. Use a small, predictable set of tags that you will actually search. A simple set often beats a large messy set.

  • Use nouns: "pricing", "security", "copywriting"
  • Avoid duplicates: "design" and "designs"
  • Keep it short: 1 to 2 words

Quality control for public directories

Public directories represent your work. Keep them clean and accurate to build trust with readers and search engines.

  1. Add a clear summary in the directory description.
  2. Remove dead links quickly.
  3. Do not share content you do not have rights to share.

Build a weekly review habit

A five minute review keeps your collection accurate. Set a recurring calendar item and do the following:

  • Archive outdated links.
  • Fix broken URLs.
  • Update notes for high value links.

When to split a directory

If a directory feels too broad, split it. A quick test is to ask if you could describe the directory in one sentence. If not, it is likely too wide. Split by:

  • Phase (research, planning, execution)
  • Audience (internal, client, public)
  • Topic (product, marketing, engineering)

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