Content curation tools have gotten complicated with all the options flying around. I’ve tested more than I’d like to admit — bookmarking apps, newsletter builders, social media schedulers — and most of them do one thing okay but nothing great. Then I started playing with eLink, and I’ll be honest, it surprised me. It’s not the flashiest tool out there, but it does something simple really well: it lets you collect links, organize them, and share them in a way that actually looks good.
What Exactly Is eLink?
At its heart, eLink is a content curation platform. You gather links from across the web — articles, videos, resources, whatever — and compile them into collections. Those collections can then be shared as newsletters, embedded on websites, or pushed out to social media. It works for business use, personal projects, research — pretty much anything where you need to organize and present a set of links.
The Features That Actually Matter
eLink has a bunch of features, but let me focus on the ones I think are worth your attention.
1. Link Clipping
This is the foundation. You can clip links from any source using a browser extension or their built-in bookmarking tools. It’s quick. I was worried it would be clunky, but it’s honestly faster than my old method of pasting URLs into a spreadsheet. Yes, I used to do that. Don’t judge.
2. Templates You Can Actually Customize
eLink gives you a range of templates for newsletters, web pages, and other formats. The templates aren’t just cosmetic shells either — you can tweak colors, fonts, layouts, and branding elements. If you’re putting something together for a client or a company, you can match their visual identity without breaking a sweat.
3. Automated Feeds
Set up an RSS-style feed and your collection updates itself. New content gets pulled in automatically. This is great if you’re running a weekly newsletter or maintaining a resource page that needs to stay current. Set it, check on it occasionally, and it does its thing.
4. Built-In Analytics
Probably should have led with this, honestly. eLink tracks clicks, shares, and engagement metrics right in the platform. If you’re curating content for an audience — whether that’s a team, a client base, or a readership — knowing what resonates and what doesn’t is incredibly valuable. No need for a separate analytics tool.
5. Team Collaboration
Multiple people can contribute to the same collection. For group projects, editorial teams, or marketing departments, this is a big deal. Everyone adds their finds, and the result is richer than what any single person would produce.
Getting Started With eLink
The setup process is pretty straightforward:
- Sign Up: Create an account on eLink’s website. Takes about two minutes.
- Create a Collection: Hit the “Create” button and pick a template that fits what you’re building.
- Add Links: Clip links from across the web and drop them into your collection. Organize as you go — or don’t, and reorganize later.
- Customize: Add your own text, images, and branding. Make it look like yours.
- Publish and Share: When you’re happy with it, publish. Share via email, social media, or embed it directly on your site.
Why I Think It’s Worth Using
It saves time. Collecting and organizing links used to eat up way more of my week than it should have. eLink streamlines the process enough that I actually enjoy doing it now. Well, mostly.
The output looks professional. I’m not a designer. The templates handle the visual heavy lifting, so my collections don’t look like a 2003 Geocities page. That’s what makes eLink endearing to non-designers — you get polished results without needing to know CSS.
Content stays current. Automated updates mean I’m not manually checking whether links are still live or relevant. The system handles a lot of that maintenance.
You learn what works. The analytics aren’t just nice to have. They’re how you get better at curation. I noticed that my audience clicked on how-to articles way more than opinion pieces, so I adjusted. Without the data, I’d still be guessing.
Collaboration is smooth. I’ve used it with a small team and the shared workspace just works. No version conflicts, no “who added that link?” confusion.
Where eLink Fits Best
Newsletters
This is probably eLink’s sweet spot. Compile articles, updates, and resources into a clean newsletter format. Send it out. Done. I’ve seen people run weekly roundups with eLink that look like they had a design team behind them.
Resource Pages
Need a curated list of tools, articles, or references on your website? eLink makes that easy to build and maintain. Great for educators, researchers, or anyone who wants to share collected knowledge.
Social Media Content
Curating and sharing links directly to social platforms keeps your feed active with useful content, not just self-promotion. eLink makes the workflow fast enough that it’s sustainable long-term.
Research Projects
Researchers and students can use eLink to compile sources and organize references. Way better than a messy bookmark folder. I wish I’d had this in grad school, honestly.
eLink isn’t trying to be everything to everyone. It does content curation and link management, and it does it well. If that’s what you need — and if you’re reading this, it probably is — it’s worth a look.
