Opening links in a new window - good/bad SEO? - GoFuckYourself.com

Redmanthatcould · 11-01-2008, 11:22 AM

I have the knack of using the target="_blank" option on all my links, whether they be to external sites, or to pages within my site.

The more I got to thinking about it, the more I wondered if this was the right course of method. My first thought was "well, I want them to stay at the original page they were viewing" but then I wondered if by doing so, it reduces the time on site per user average.

What is your take?

d-null · 11-01-2008, 04:27 PM

that can annoy the surfers too and cause them to leave if you overdo it, especially for internal links, a picture is ok, but having all of your pages open their own window is overkill

don't think it matters either way for seo though

malcarada · 11-01-2008, 05:34 PM

I make all links to open within my site because I use black label ads and they wil pay me for each advert that has been viewed, so the more times they refresh the page they more advert impressions they make and the more cash is generated.

papill0n · 11-02-2008, 04:02 PM

like d-null says opening all your own site links in new windows is bound to annoy your surfers - dor seo it doesnt matter imho

A.J. Angel · 11-02-2008, 08:59 PM

Don't open your internal links in a new window. Only open the external links in a new window.

Dirty Dane · 11-02-2008, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d-null

that can annoy the surfers too and cause them to leave if you overdo it, especially for internal links, a picture is ok, but having all of your pages open their own window is overkill

I think internal picture in new window is overkill. Especially if pics are on html page. Most surfers click mostly at thumbs.

pornguy · 11-03-2008, 09:43 AM

Honestly, while you have some good advice here, you really need to see what works for you. Try both. Try a mixture and see.

I dont think Google much cares about the target, as long as you have all the right attributes to the code.

mona · 11-04-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RageCash-Ben

like d-null says opening all your own site links in new windows is bound to annoy your surfers - dor seo it doesnt matter imho

LatinCams · 11-04-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by A.J. Angel

Don't open your internal links in a new window. Only open the external links in a new window.

Correct

Princeton Cash - BANNED FOR LIFE · 11-12-2008, 11:41 AM

does not really matter

11-01-2008, 11:22 AM	#1
Redmanthatcould Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,771	Opening links in a new window - good/bad SEO? I have the knack of using the target="_blank" option on all my links, whether they be to external sites, or to pages within my site. The more I got to thinking about it, the more I wondered if this was the right course of method. My first thought was "well, I want them to stay at the original page they were viewing" but then I wondered if by doing so, it reduces the time on site per user average. What is your take?

11-01-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	that can annoy the surfers too and cause them to leave if you overdo it, especially for internal links, a picture is ok, but having all of your pages open their own window is overkill don't think it matters either way for seo though __________________ __________________ Looking for a custom TUBE SCRIPT that supports massive traffic, load balancing, billing support, and h264 encoding? Hit up Konrad! Looking for designs for your websites or custom tubesite design? Hit up Zuzana Designs Check out the #1 WordPress SEO Plugin: CyberSEO Suite

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11-01-2008, 05:34 PM	#3
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papill0n Unregistered Abuser Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15,547	like d-null says opening all your own site links in new windows is bound to annoy your surfers - dor seo it doesnt matter imho

11-02-2008, 08:59 PM	#5
A.J. Angel Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 859	Don't open your internal links in a new window. Only open the external links in a new window.

11-12-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
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