Forum Discussion
Should links open in a new window?
Hey folks,
Just wanted to throw a usability question out to the masses since it has become a subject of debate between a couple of us.
When you click on link on a webpage, do you prefer that it:...
I also vote for new tab based on personal preference.
I think it's particularly important when linking to an outside website. Then you're directing traffic away from your site and they might a) forget they were there in the first place or b) be unable to find their way back to where they were on your site. Clearly we hope that users love the site so much that neither of those things happen, but why take the chance!