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Really dumb newbie question

by rockinmagic2000
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Regarding hyperlinks, anchor text etc., I understand what they are-a word or phrase that when clicked on takes the viewer to a web page, landing page etc. What I don't understand is how I create them. My internet knowledge is all over the place. I know some advanced things but then draw a total blank on some of the basics. Thanks for your time!
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  • Profile picture of the author Norma Rickman
    You're not dumb, you're just new at it.

    To make anchor text, you need a bit of html code to paste in wherever you want your clickable link to be.

    Here's your code:

    <a href="http://yoursite.com">Your keywords</a>

    Where it says "http://yoursite.com" put in the URL of the site you want to link to.

    Where it says "Your keywords" enter the text that you want the reader to click on and be taken to your page.

    Make sure you copy the code exactly and make your substitutions; keep in the quotation marks.

    Hope that helps you,

    -N.

    P.S. If you need more help, let me know.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rigmonkey
      If you don't know the answer, it's highly unlikely that your question will be dumb!

      Just an addition to the post by Norma but if you're looking to create a link on a piece of software that you are currently using but don't know how to add HTML coding, try looking for a hyperlink icon (usually a section of chainlink in front of a picture of a globe) and click on it.

      A small box will open that allows you to input the URL and the words you want use over the top of the link.
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      • Profile picture of the author skyla
        No question is ever dumb. If you don't know the answer then chances are there are lots of other new people with the same question and are worried about asking it!

        By asking you get your answers and can then move on to the next thing. This way you are learning and getting somewhere, eventually your business will grow.

        You will find tons of great advice in this forum, so ask away!
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  • Profile picture of the author GlobalMedia
    I just wonder and find myself in ur position a few years back. But I am sure that u will quickly catch up with all these things and become a pro soon...
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    • Profile picture of the author ExpertHands
      Everybody is a newbie at something The only dumb question is the one you don't ask (or the one you ask twice)...
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      • Profile picture of the author Sean McPheat
        Norma has nailed it!

        And don't forget that you can have anchor text internally i.e from one of your pages to another. You can link out to another site and if you are asking others to link to you then give them the code that is to go up on their site. With the latter you'd link using the keyword that you'd like to be ranked for. More about that later if you're newbie!

        Take it slow and enjoy the ride!

        Sean
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  • Profile picture of the author SykkBoy
    Everyone is a newbie sometime

    I would suggest exploring some basic html tutorials. I do this all the time for php, css, etc. If I'm stuck on something, google will generally help me find really good tutorials.

    I recommend these guys for a good html tutorial
    I still reference them sometimes when I'm stuck on something.
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  • Profile picture of the author sethczerepak
    Originally Posted by rockinmagic2000 View Post

    Regarding hyperlinks, anchor text etc., I understand what they are-a word or phrase that when clicked on takes the viewer to a web page, landing page etc. What I don't understand is how I create them. My internet knowledge is all over the place. I know some advanced things but then draw a total blank on some of the basics. Thanks for your time!
    Dude, that's not a dumb question. What's dumb is fumbling around the internet for days looking for one...ummm, someone I know...yeah, some I know...he did that when he first started out.
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