Create a Short cut to a URL on the start menu windows 8

Question

how do I create a tile on my windows 8 start menu that will open a browser and go to a specific URL..

any ideas?

Answer 1

Go to the URL in IE:

Desktop version:

• Open Tools (Alt + T)

• Click (or tap) 'Add Site to Apps'

• Go to Start Screen, open All Apps, right click (or hold) the new short cut, click Pin To Start

'Modern' version:

• Right click on an empty place (or swipe down)

• Click Pin Site

• Confirm by clicking Pin to Start