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::I agree that '''number 1''' is the best as the link text provides context. '''Number 2''' in this instance is not completely so bad because it is somewhat readable even though it requires understanding about internet addressing. If the URL as link text was included in an article about a place/organisation and was being given as their website then it would be appropriate to use the URL as the link text. However in the majority of cases there are better alternatives than just using the URL as the link text, particularity if you are deep linking into a website. When doing so it is far better to use words that describe the destination. As for '''number 3''', it looks neat but the context is separated from the link and does not meet accessibility best practise where links should be understood in isolation from the text around it. Therefore '''number 1 is the best''' of the 3. (see also [http://evolt.org/article/rdf/4090/60343/index.html Writing effective link text] by [http://www.accessibility-professionals.org/about/people/trenton_moss.html Trenton Moss]) --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 18:52, 16 October 2009 (UTC) | ::I agree that '''number 1''' is the best as the link text provides context. '''Number 2''' in this instance is not completely so bad because it is somewhat readable even though it requires understanding about internet addressing. If the URL as link text was included in an article about a place/organisation and was being given as their website then it would be appropriate to use the URL as the link text. However in the majority of cases there are better alternatives than just using the URL as the link text, particularity if you are deep linking into a website. When doing so it is far better to use words that describe the destination. As for '''number 3''', it looks neat but the context is separated from the link and does not meet accessibility best practise where links should be understood in isolation from the text around it. Therefore '''number 1 is the best''' of the 3. (see also [http://evolt.org/article/rdf/4090/60343/index.html Writing effective link text] by [http://www.accessibility-professionals.org/about/people/trenton_moss.html Trenton Moss]) --[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 18:52, 16 October 2009 (UTC) | ||
== Don't use "click here" as link text == | |||
When calling the user to action, use brief but meaningful link text that: | |||
* provides some information when read out of context | |||
* explains what the link offers | |||
* doesn't talk about mechanics | |||
* is not a verb phrase | |||
=== Further Reading === | |||
* [http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG10-HTML-TECHS/#link-text HTML Techniques for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0 - Link text] | |||
* [http://www.w3.org/Provider/Style/ReadableText Make your (hyper)text readable] from W3C [http://www.w3.org/Provider/Style/ Style Guide for online hypertext] | |||
--[[User:Cottrells|Steve]] 11:34, 14 April 2010 (UTC) | |||