7 Ways to Add Notes to Any Website You Visit

Whether you're a student doing research, a developer documenting code, or simply someone who likes to stay organized — having a way to take notes directly on websites can be a game changer.

Here are 7 methods to help you add context-aware notes while browsing — plus a look at why TaskSite might be the all-in-one solution you’ve been searching for.

1. 🧠 Built-in Browser Notes (Pros and Cons)

Some browsers (like Vivaldi) offer built-in note-taking tools. These allow you to jot down thoughts while browsing — but they aren’t connected to the actual websites.

❌ Problem: Notes are global, not context-aware.
✅ Use case: Good for general ideas, not ideal for task-focused workflows.

2. 📝 Sticky Notes Extensions (Old but Gold)

There are dozens of Chrome extensions that let you stick a note on a webpage.

Popular options: Sticky Notes, Note Anywhere.
Drawbacks:

Many are outdated
Often don't sync between devices
Poor UX for managing large numbers of notes

3. 🔗 Bookmark Notes with Google Keep or Notion

You can save a link and add notes in tools like Keep or Notion.

❌ Downside:

You must leave your current site
Notes are stored separately and not tied to specific web content

Better than nothing, but clunky.

4. 🚀 Use DevTools (for technical users only)

This one’s a hack. Developers sometimes use Chrome DevTools to write temporary comments in the DOM.

🚫 Warning: These notes disappear on refresh.
Not recommended unless you're debugging.

5. ✅ TaskSite: Notes, Tasks, and Links — Directly on Any Website

Here’s where things get interesting.

TaskSite.app is a lightweight browser extension that allows you to:

Add notes, tasks, and links directly to any site
See your notes again when you return
Sync everything via Chrome
Use it without creating an account

It’s perfect for:

Saving ideas while reading
Creating website-specific task lists
Storing research context exactly where it came from

Unlike other tools, TaskSite is context-aware. Each site has its own space — meaning your notes are always where they belong.

Plus, there’s a free plan, dark mode, and even a PRO version for power users.

6. 🧾 Web Clipper + External Notes App

Many people use web clippers (like Evernote or Notion) to save webpages and add comments.

It’s a solid option — but it involves:

Switching tabs/apps
Digging through cluttered archives later
Zero connection to your browsing flow

Use this method if you already live inside Notion, but for simplicity and context — TaskSite wins.

7. 🔁 Your Own Google Doc / Sheet

The old-school approach: keep a spreadsheet or document open and paste in links with notes.

It works. But:

Manual
Easy to forget
Not tied to your browsing context at all

You deserve something smoother.

🔚 Final Thoughts

There are many ways to take notes online — but few that are truly frictionless.

That’s why TaskSite exists: to help you stay organized where it matters — on the websites themselves.

✅ Context-aware
✅ Clean and fast
✅ Privacy-focused
✅ Works out of the box

Whether you're working, researching, or just browsing — give TaskSite a try and experience a smarter way to stay organized.

👉 Try it now