Malware Report Links & Navigation Guide
Adding Links to Your Website
You can create various types of links to help visitors navigate your site and access important content. Here's how to add different types of links effectively:
Types of Link Destinations
- Internal pages and content
- External websites
- Email addresses
- Phone numbers
- Files (PDFs, documents, etc.)
- Collection items
- Anchor points on pages
- Filtered content by tags/categories
- Gallery images
Creating External Links
- Select "URL" from the link editor dropdown
- Enter the complete URL
- Choose whether to open in new tab
- Press Enter or click outside editor
Adding Internal Site Links
- Select "URL" from dropdown
- Type the page title or URL
- Choose from dropdown results
- Set tab preference
- Confirm selection
Email Links
- Choose "Email" from dropdown
- Enter recipient address
- Add CC/BCC (optional)
- Set subject line
- Add default message body
- Confirm settings
Phone Number Links
- Select "Phone" from dropdown
- Enter full number with country code
- Choose Call or Text option
- Avoid leading zeros
- Confirm settings
File Links
- Choose "File" from dropdown
- Upload new file or select existing
- Set tab preference
- Confirm selection
Best Practices
- Keep URLs updated if page slugs change
- Test links regularly for functionality
- Consider user experience when setting tab preferences
- Use descriptive link text
- Ensure mobile compatibility
- Maintain consistent link behavior across site
Link Settings
- Control tab behavior with "Open in new tab" option
- Configure gallery link settings separately
- Adjust navigation link behavior in site settings
- Test links while logged out to verify behavior
Troubleshooting Tips
- Verify all URLs are correct and complete
- Check for broken links regularly
- Ensure proper formatting of phone numbers
- Test email links with different email clients
- Verify file links download correctly
Remember to regularly audit your links to maintain site functionality and user experience.
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