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One option for incorporating links is to create a sidebar or menu on the page that leads to supporting information. When using [http://wordpress.com/ Wordpress] adding a menu is relatively simple depending on the theme. To find out if your theme supports menus, go to your blog's dashboard and go to '''Appearance --> Menus.''' Wordpress provides a [http://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/ tutorial] on how to customize the menu in various ways. | One option for incorporating links is to create a sidebar or menu on the page that leads to supporting information. When using [http://wordpress.com/ Wordpress] adding a menu is relatively simple depending on the theme. To find out if your theme supports menus, go to your blog's dashboard and go to '''Appearance --> Menus.''' Wordpress provides a [http://en.support.wordpress.com/menus/ tutorial] on how to customize the menu in various ways. | ||
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Links can be addicting. Because of this, writers should be intentional about what content contains links, and where these links lead. According to ''"Writing for Digital Media"'' by Brian Carrol, "Before linking to another site, ask what the reward for following that link will be for the reader. This consideration will prevent gratuitous linking." <ref>Brian Carroll</ref> | Links can be addicting. Because of this, writers should be intentional about what content contains links, and where these links lead. According to ''"Writing for Digital Media"'' by Brian Carrol, "Before linking to another site, ask what the reward for following that link will be for the reader. This consideration will prevent gratuitous linking." <ref>Brian Carroll</ref> | ||