browsande
Brow sande is a term used in information science and media studies to describe a pattern of online navigation characterized by rapid, non-linear exploration across multiple topics and sources. Typical browsande flows begin with a broad query or a recommended piece, followed by quick transitions through linked articles, videos, and search results. The activity often involves brief visits per item but across many items, forming a loosely connected path rather than a linear reading sequence.
Origins of the term are found in discussions of digital navigation from the late 2000s to the
Characteristics of browsande include frequent topic switching, a high rate of page exits, reliance on hyperlinks
Implications for design and research are practical. Understanding browsande can inform content discovery features, navigation aids,
See also: browsing behavior, information foraging theory, serendipity in online platforms.