FamilySearch Wiki:Linking
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Linking to other articles in FamilySearch wiki
interwiki
Linking to other Websites
Links should not display the full URL
Many URLs (website addresses) are long and not reader-friendly. For readability's sake, links should not include the full URL of the destination page. There may be extremely rare instances where displaying the full URL is desirable, but this should be the exception, not the rule, and should be done only if there is a compelling reason.
Example 1: a link by itself
Correct: FamilySearch
Incorrect: http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp
Example 2: a link in context
Correct: Order United States military records online.
https://eservices.archives.gov/orderonline/start.swe?SWECmd=GotoView&SWEView=GPEA+Product+Detail+-+Features+View+FFO&SWEHo=eservices.archives.gov&SWETS=1199728061&SWEPostnApplet=GPEA+Product+Form to order United States military records online.
Click here to order United States military records online.
Clearly, the first link is much easier to read, takes less space, and helps users understand what they will find by clicking the link.
Free web sites
"For pay" web sites
OCLC/WorldCat
Using the {{WorldCat}} template for these links will allow the links to be easily updated if the web address changes.
FHLC
Using the {{FHL}} template for these links will allow the links to be easily updated if the web address changes.
Record Search
Using the {tl|RecordSearch}} template for these links will allow the links to be easily updated if the web address changes.
Wikipedia
Using the {tl|Wikipedia}} template for these links will allow the links to be easily updated if the web address changes.