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Five Steps to Add Links in Your Website Content [Guide]
Links are a crucial way to guide visitors through your site and to external destinations. Here's how to create and manage different types of links effectively:
Creating Basic Links
To add a link to external sites:
- Select URL from the link editor menu
- Enter the full URL
- Choose whether to open in new tab
- Press Enter or click outside editor
Linking to Site Content
To link to your site's pages or content:
- Select URL from link editor
- Type the page title or URL
- Choose from dropdown results
- Enable/disable "Open in new tab"
- Confirm with Enter
Email Links
To create mailto links:
- Select Email option
- Enter recipient address
- Add CC/BCC (optional)
- Set subject line
- Add default message
- Confirm settings
Phone Links
To create clickable phone numbers:
- Select Phone option
- Enter full number with country code
- Choose Call or Text function
- Don't include leading zeros
- Confirm setup
File Links
To link to downloadable files:
- Select File option
- Upload new file or choose existing
- Set open preference
- Confirm settings
Collection Item Links
To link to specific items:
- Copy item's full URL
- Select URL option
- Paste complete URL
- Set tab preferences
- Confirm link
Link Display Settings
To modify how links open:
- Enable "Open in new tab" for new window
- Disable for same-window opening
- Settings may vary by device/platform
- Consider user preferences
Remember to regularly check links for functionality and update URLs when content locations change.
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