The first and foremost problem is the mistakes integrated in the Tagging system. Tags allow us to find our way on a bookmarking site to speed up the search. However problems like the wrong tags attached to the wrong article and spelling errors are some of the problems that one faces. If the tag is incorrect the user does not get what he wants. This leads to further discontent especially when the Tags are case-sensitive. A major problem erupts while selecting a particular keyword as you do not know how many people are using the same keywords as Tags. This causes further confusion.
Another problem that users may face is mandatory registration on some sites to view a particular article. If the user is only in search of one article he has to create a new account and only then can he view the article. This is quite time- consuming.
Spelling errors are the most common problem when it comes to Tagging. For example, a person uses the word 'politicks' instead of 'politics' then his work will not be read by the maximum number of users even though he has written a brilliant article. Grammatical errors like the common antonym and synonym confusion does not allow maximum traffic.
Social bookmarking unlike social networking has not succeeded in getting traffic on a large-scale from Asian countries. This could be because of the lack of awareness that such a tool exists. We have to work towards driving more traffic from these countries as well. The statistics of the users must rise in this country and must increase per se if you want a good article to get enough web recognition.
Another major issue in social bookmarking is the ambiguity of the tags. A single word could have double meanings and if not spelled right, it is quite an internet disaster. Some users are tagging and re-tagging the same sites again and again so that they can drive a lot of traffic. Traffic can be a major issue for all those who are sincerely trying to get their numbers up! Spammers are on the rise and they too are doing the same thing. With the death of the electronic- mail it is now only these sites that these spammers can use.
Sometimes users can't get through the sites because of excess traffic on that site. This is a terrible disadvantage that the sites have to look for. Alternative solutions are available in the market. With development of various internet software programs daily, social bookmarking site must ensure that they can develop a program that will benefit them and their online presence.
