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In today's ultra-fast digital age, it is more important than ever to be able to quickly find, process and organize information. Streams of data pour out on us from various sources, in various forms, volumes and formats; at the same time, Internet sites are evolving, becoming more modern and more sophisticated, but this, unfortunately, does not mean that it becomes easier to get the information you need.

It often happens differently - websites and portals are trying in every way to make us spend more time on their territory than we are going to - watch the next article, video, proposal ... Navigation among all this abundance of distracting and enticing Internet maneuvers, from flashing banners to bright buttons "Share" is not an easy matter, and, perhaps, it is time to develop special algorithms and strategies, how not to drown in all this digital chaos.

This is what we will do in this article. We want to talk about various nuances of more effective use of sites, about what is included in the necessary practical skill. We will try to come up with a useful working algorithm that can be guided on the Internet.

Our recommendations will cover two large aspects of website use:

• cognitive nuances - how best to read web pages, what algorithms allow you to efficiently consume large amounts of information data and successfully process them;
• technical subtleties - practical know-how for more efficient and less energy-consuming work with Internet resources.

Let's start with the basics - how to approach reading and the optimal format for perceiving information.

Choosing the right reading style​

Different texts require different reading skills, as well as different goals that we set for ourselves when reading. Skimming is often the best approach when familiarizing yourself with a website, and intensive reading will be relevant if the information is really important and it is desirable to assimilate it well and remember it for a long time.

Skimming allows you to quickly extract the main points and the salt of the reported material, spending a minimum of time reading. This method is characterized by:

1. A quick view of the most significant elements: heading and subheadings, introductory paragraph, highlighted sentences and paragraphs, separate pieces of text, conclusions and summaries, etc.
2. Attention to basic definitions, theses, lists.
3. Because often the main idea of a paragraph is contained in its first sentence, and the subsequent ones explain and detail it, it is enough to look at only the first sentences in the entire text.
4. If any of the elements or theses requires more detail or explanation, only then it makes sense to move on to a more thorough acquaintance with the corresponding paragraph or subparagraph. Otherwise, it is enough to grasp the main idea and the backbone of the theses on which it rests.

If the text is interesting or it is necessary to understand the issue, they resort to intensive reading . This is the kind of reading where we slowly and carefully study the text. This method is indispensable if you want to grasp the difference between the details, carefully study the subtle nuances, make a complete detailed picture of what you read, not limited to understanding only the main points and the main idea.

So, the correct reading style has been chosen. But sometimes we have to spend some time on the site to get to those materials where we can find the information we need. Let's talk about how to facilitate such a search.

Site navigation​

Until now, there are sites with layout of the distant nineties, and at the same time there is a huge number of modern Internet pages. However, finding the information you need - be it information about a specific product or a contact person - can be difficult on both. Let's try to bring the working algorithms together:

1. Use the menu and sections. Any self-respecting site is equipped with a main menu listing the sections and segments of which it consists. Knowing exactly what information is required, go to the part of the website where it belongs. So, it is logical that the description of products can be found in the section "Shop" (Shop / Shop online), "Catalog", "Products" or something similar. The name of the contact person is likely to be listed on the Contact Us page, Contact Us page, etc. Sometimes it's just a contact phone number or email, and sometimes it's just a form that you can fill out. In addition, information about the creator of a blog or the founder of an individual Internet project is often placed in the section "About us", "About me". The situation is similar with other sections. In any case, guided by the question "Where is this information most likely located?"
2. When navigating, it is also useful to use a sitemap that lists the available sections of an Internet portal or web page. It can often be found at the bottom of the site or by following the corresponding link.
3. Choose the best approach and reading technique depending on the section and nature of the information.
4. Immediately determine the type of site and the way of presenting information: an online store, a personal blog with articles and videos, an encyclopedia site, a forum, or a combination of various forms and formats. Don't let the abundance of information and "fun" (videos, interactive games, quizzes, suggested articles, etc.) confuse or distract you from your goal.

Develop your own system of work with various sites and sections. With experience, this turns into a learned skill. And now it's time to take a look at the technical life hacks to make your web resources easier to use.

Technological tools for optimal work with sites​

It's no secret that a battle is unfolding in the Internet space for the user's attention. No site is an exception - almost all of them use a variety of techniques and tactics to retain the reader and increase the time spent on the site.

Associated with this is the abundance of materials offered (“Read more”, “Next video”, etc.), “jumping out” windows, menus, interactive elements, etc., just like the dominance of visually bright and attractive (and involuntarily attention-grabbing) objects. As a result, using the site can become a rather enjoyable activity, a form of entertainment, but at the same time it fraught with the danger of eating up a huge amount of time and distracting from goals.

Fortunately, there are a number of programs and options available to minimize all of these distractions. Let's consider the main ones.

Ad blockers​

Programs such as Adblock , Adblock Plus allow you to block annoying ads, especially those that aggressively draw the user's attention to themselves: blinking, jumping ad blocks, banners, etc. Clearing such elements from a web page makes it much easier to read and requires less effort.

Readability tools​

Readability (also readability) is inherent not only in the text as such, but also in its presentation on the page. The presence of such elements as ad units, slide menus, announcements of articles and sections of the site, social media buttons, chat, etc. complicates the perception of the text and breaks attention. It is important to remember that the site owner wants to grab your attention to the maximum, often interest you in what you do not need, and for this reason even the most sophisticated sites can be difficult to use. To solve this problem, readability programs and services exist. They remove all elements that do not help reading and clutter the page.

For example, the Tranquility Reader application, available for Google Chrome and Firefox, not only frees the page from unnecessary distractions of content, but also makes the font easier to read. And Firefox already has a smart tool like Toggle reader viewer built in, combining maximum readability and voice-to-speech capabilities. Those. this tool allows not only to optimize reading, but also to perceive it in audio format at different speeds. It also gives an estimated reading time in minutes.

Both options do a great job of improving the readability of the text, but there can be some nonsense, such as irrelevant lines, parts of advertising text, or images.

Pocket app​

This service allows you to enjoy various features to make the web pages easier to read and use. Pocket has many features as well as plugins and advanced features, and is especially handy for those who regularly read articles from various web sources. For example, here you can save articles and read them offline, sort materials by reading time, listen to articles in audio format, use high-speed reading mode with a marker, save lists of links, etc.

These are some of the more user-friendly applications and services that optimize and simplify the use of sites. We hope they will serve you well as you use all the variety of the virtual world space.

Conclusion​

Today it is difficult to imagine without the need to perceive and process large amounts of data, effectively maneuver in information flows and quickly navigate them. The relevance of such skills is underscored by the ever-increasing amount of information that befalls us every day. And, since both in the real and in the virtual world space there is a struggle for our attention and resources, the ability to filter out the unnecessary increases in price.

When it comes to using Internet sites and portals, it is important both to be able to find the necessary information and to effectively deal with everything that distracts attention and distracts from the goal. In addition, you need to learn how to work in different ways with different sites and quickly get the answers you need. Today we introduced you to cognitive and technical techniques that make websites easier to use, find answers, and minimize distractions and potential wasted time.

We wish you successful and efficient use of all available resources!