
How To Add Website Links: The Complete Guide
Linking in Your Site: A Comprehensive Guide
Links help visitors navigate your site and access external content. You can add links to text, navigation menus, images, and button blocks.
Types of Links You Can Create:
- Internal page links
- External website links
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- File downloads
- Collection items
- Anchor links
- Gallery deep links (version 7.0)
Adding External Links:
- Select "URL" from the link editor
- Enter the full URL
- Choose whether to open in new tab
- Press Enter or click outside to save
Linking to Site Content:
- Select "URL" from the link editor
- Type the page title or URL
- Choose from dropdown results
- Set tab opening preference
- Save changes
Email Links:
- Select "Email" from editor
- Enter recipient address
- Add CC/BCC (optional)
- Set subject line (optional)
- Add message body (optional)
Phone Number Links:
- Choose "Phone" in editor
- Enter number with country code
- Select Call or Text option
- Save changes
File Links:
- Select "File" option
- Upload new or select existing file
- Set tab preference
- Save changes
Collection Item Links:
- Copy item's full URL
- Select "URL" in editor
- Paste complete URL
- Set tab preference
- Save changes
Managing Link Behavior:
- Control whether links open in new or same tab
- Grid gallery links can be configured in block settings
- Browser settings and user preferences may override your settings
Note: Always test links after creation to ensure proper functionality. Keep URLs updated if page slugs change.
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