Have you ever found a useful website and then struggled to find it again later?
You’re not alone.
Many people discover helpful websites but forget how to get back to them.
The good news is that there are several easy ways to save a website so it’s always just one click or tap away.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to save websites on a computer, iPhone, iPad and Android device.
Why Save a Website?
Saving a website means you can quickly return to it whenever you need it.
Benefits include:
โ No need to remember the website address
โ Quick access to favourite websites
โ Easier internet browsing
โ Saves time
For example, many visitors save Simple Tech Guide so they can easily find technology help again in the future.
Method 1: Bookmark a Website on a Computer
The easiest method is bookmarking.
Windows
- Open the website.
- Press Ctrl + D on your keyboard.
- Click Done.
The website is now saved in your bookmarks.
Mac
- Open the website.
- Press Command (โ) + D.
- Click Done.

Method 2: Add a Website to Your iPhone Home Screen
This creates an icon on your iPhone that works like an app.
Steps
- Open the website in Safari.
- Tap the Share button.
- Scroll down.
- Tap Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
The website will now appear on your Home Screen.

Method 3: Add a Website to an Android Home Screen
Steps
- Open the website in Chrome.
- Tap the three-dot menu.
- Select Add to Home Screen.
- Tap Add.
The website icon will appear on your Home Screen.
Method 4: Create a Desktop Shortcut
You can place a website directly on your desktop.
Steps
- Open the website.
- Make the browser window smaller.
- Locate the padlock or website icon beside the address.
- Drag it onto your desktop.
A shortcut will be created.

Which Method Is Best?
Computer Users
โญ Bookmarking is easiest.
iPhone Users
๐ฑ Add to Home Screen.
Android Users
๐ฑ Add to Home Screen.
Frequent Visitors
๐ฅ๏ธ Desktop shortcuts can be useful.
Save Simple Tech Guide
If you enjoy our beginner-friendly technology guides, consider saving Simple Tech Guide for easy access.
That way you’ll always be just one click away from:
- Smartphone help
- Computer guides
- Online safety advice
- TV & Streaming guides
- Printable technology guides
Final Thoughts
Saving a website only takes a few seconds and can make browsing much easier.
Whether you choose bookmarks, a desktop shortcut or a Home Screen icon, you’ll never need to search for the website again.
Technology Made Simple.
