[Meta] Bookmarks discoverability and navigation

[vesta0]

Why/User Benefit/User Problem

-As a user I want to be able to easily discover how to bookmark a page (related to #3927, #3104, #3853)
-As a user I want to be able to quickly access my saved bookmarks in fewer steps (based on user feedback, related #1487, #3677)
-As a user I want to easily understand when to create collections vs add a bookmark, so I can have a more intuitive user experience (based on user feedback)

Acceptance Criteria

• I know how to bookmark a page (addressed in Quick access to existing bookmarks #1487)
• I can access my saved bookmarks quickly (addressed in Quick access to existing bookmarks #1487)
• I understand the distinction between bookmarks and collections (pending [UX] Explore value and usability of organized living tabs (collections) #5652)

Reference

Based on recent user feedback
-Bookmarking a site is somewhat hidden and users can't find it.
-Some users thought we had replaced bookmarks with collections (and didn't have bookmarks) and wondered why collections didn't sync with desktop bookmarks.
-Navigating to saved bookmarks take too many steps.

Also see #3100

┆Issue is synchronized with this Jira Task

[lime124]

removing the ux label - this is on our radar already as it's part of Q3 plans.

[liuche]

Also part of Homescreen rewrite as part of #3860 - is being put on hold, though the research is done, and maybe there are some quick wins.

[liuche]

@topotropic will break this down and then those can be worked on.

[topotropic]

We can break the meta down into the user stories as described in the root issue.

I'll start looking into the one with the fewest dependencies which is "As a user I want to be able to quickly access my saved bookmarks in fewer steps" and spec out a design for end of sprint (Aug 30).

The other two stories require some more coordination and research and won't be ready for end of sprint:

• As a user I want to be able to easily discover how to bookmark a page (related to [spike] Re-evaluate the usability and discoverability Quick Action Bar #3927) --> I'll discuss this with Adam and see what his ideas are for QAB
• As a user I want to easily understand when to create collections vs add a bookmark, so I can have a more intuitive user experience (based on user feedback) --> I'll discuss this with Stephen

[vesta0]

Sounds like a plan @topotropic

[topotropic]

Ok, I updated #1487 to reduce taps it takes to access bookmarks from home screen; this could be pulled into the next sprint @lime124 @vesta0 @liuche

[liuche]

Keeping this meta in-design because there are other issues in the top comment - @topotropic is that correct? (assuming there is more work that needs to be done on those).

I guess this is also a question for @vesta0, if we want to finish the remaining issues in this Meta:

• DONE I can access my saved bookmarks quickly.
• I know how to bookmark a page.
• I understand the distinction between bookmarks and collections.

[lime124]

@topotropic do all the issues in the eng prioritized backlog cover all the things you want to do with this meta? thanks!

[topotropic]

@topotropic no – there's still work that needs to be done, what @liuche wrote is correct

[vesta0]

Yes we can look at the 2 remaining items that are related to user education in Q4.

• I know how to bookmark a page.
• I understand the distinction between bookmarks and collections.

[lime124]

the removal of QAB #5588 and the toolbar menu #4281 tickets should cover the first bullet point

#5652 is filed to cover the last bit of work. closing!