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To put it simply, long, hyperlinked phrases do not get read. Whether the phrase is underlined or displayed in a darker color, it is difficult to read a full sentence that contains a hyperlink. Remember that users don't read, they scan. Stick with 1-2 words or the title of whatever you're referencing. [http://www.asdfsdfreresdferer.com/ If you're link looks anything like this, there's good change that you're doing it wrong. This link is much too long and leads to nothing.] | To put it simply, long, hyperlinked phrases do not get read. Whether the phrase is underlined or displayed in a darker color, it is difficult to read a full sentence that contains a hyperlink. Remember that users don't read, they scan. Stick with 1-2 words or the title of whatever you're referencing. [http://www.asdfsdfreresdferer.com/ If you're link looks anything like this, there's good change that you're doing it wrong. This link is much too long and leads to nothing.] | ||
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Hyperlinks should not show up as labels that simply point to content. "Click here" or "Additional information" is ambiguous and does not provide any useful information for the reader.[http://jimthatcher.com/news-061607.htm Click here!] | Hyperlinks should not show up as labels that simply point to content. "Click here" or "Additional information" is ambiguous and does not provide any useful information for the reader.[http://jimthatcher.com/news-061607.htm Click here!] | ||