Links on your site serve as essential navigation tools to guide visitors between pages, external content, files, and contact methods. Here's what you need to know:

Types of Links You Can Create

• Page links (internal site navigation)
• External website URLs
• Email addresses
• Phone numbers
• Files (PDFs, documents, etc.)
• Collection items
• Anchor links (specific sections on a page)
• Gallery deep links (version 7.0)

Creating Different Link Types

For External URLs:

1. Select "URL" from the link editor
2. Enter the complete URL
3. Choose whether to open in new tab
4. Press ENTER or click outside editor

For Internal Pages:

1. Select "URL" from link editor
2. Type page title or URL
3. Select from dropdown results
4. Configure tab opening preference
5. Confirm selection

For Email Links:

1. Choose "Email" from link editor
2. Enter recipient address
3. Add CC/BCC (optional)
4. Include subject line (optional)
5. Add message body (optional)

For Phone Numbers:

1. Select "Phone" from link editor
2. Enter number with country/area code
3. Choose call or text option
4. Omit leading zeros

For File Links:

1. Choose "Files" from link editor
2. Upload new or select existing file
3. Set tab preference
4. Confirm selection

Link Management Tips

• Update URLs if page slugs change
• Test links regularly for functionality
• Consider privacy when displaying email addresses
• Use proper formatting for phone numbers
• Ensure file types are compatible with common browsers

Best Practices

1. Clear labeling for all links
2. Consistent behavior across site
3. Working external links
4. Mobile-friendly tap targets
5. Appropriate new tab settings

Alternative Contact Methods

• Contact forms for email privacy
• Social icons for email display
• Mobile information bars
• Cookie consent options

Remember to regularly check and update links to maintain site functionality and user experience.

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