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PhpNuke SEO · Open link in new window or not?

Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2009 @ 21:43 by floppy 

It is a major controversy across the web whether to open a new link in a new window (or tab). Some users find it very annoying, but myself as a web master I enjoy it with consideration. If a link leads to a site that does not belong to you, I prefer (as a web master) to open it in a new window (or tab). However, if a link leads to page on the same domain I prefer it open in the same window (or tab).

As a web master, I do not want users leaving my site. As a user, I find it much easier to navigate especially if I don't like what I see from the link I just clicked. No back and forth. Sometimes as a web master, it is hard to make the distinction, but it helps to see the glass half empty sometimes.


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TWChad

TWChad writes ( Permalink )
I couldnt agree more with you. As a website admin myself, I do the same thing and appreciate it when other sites do as well.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 @ 22:09

floppy

floppy writes ( Permalink )
I couldnt agree more with you. As a website admin myself, I do the same thing and appreciate it when other sites do as well.


Yeah, I need to tidy up some of the links on CT. Always a work in progress.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 @ 22:10

Shivix

Shivix writes ( Permalink )
Yeah, i also have to agree. As just some guy i find it very annoying switching between tons of windows.

Sunday, February 22, 2009 @ 01:08

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