Software Technology for Web-based social content aggregation , a discovery facility

Wakelet Limited (Manchester, GB)

In accordance with an example version, a web-based discovery and aggregation service includes a plurality of content aggregations that are managed by the discovery and content aggregation facility, in which each of the plurality of content aggregations is generated by a user and comprises an array of web-linked content elements selected by the user, each containing a URL and an image selection where the plurality of visual web-linked content in a web-based content aggregation is directed to a particular topic.

Field

This invention relates to web-based social content management in particular, and to methods and systems that enable the user to manage and find web-based content.

Description of Related Art

The Internet provides a seemingly limitless amount of content, and users of the Internet are constantly combing through this content in an effort to understand various topics, such as current events, medical issues, academic and professionalresearch, evaluation of available products, searching for a service, reviewing a business activity, education, and the like. The Internet is a fantastic source of these kinds of content. The problem is that the Internet does not provide a way to allow users to share their knowledge after they have done their study. There is the need for better strategies and systems that enable users to share their research, study or other actions with others.

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