How to Add a Text Bubble to a Hyperlink
Here's an article I wrote on this little technique minus my links in the about the author section in case it's against the rules
<b>How to Add a Text Bubble to a Hyperlink by Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc.</b>
Most people are familiar with seeing text popup when they place their mouse (mice?) over a graphic, but did you know there's a way to provide even more information and instruction about a web page link WITHOUT having to take up more precious space on your web page by having a text information bubble appear when prospects place their mouse over your hyperlink. Read on to find out how to do this....
<b>Why Do I Need a Text Bubble for My Web Page Link?</b>
Sometimes a guest or prospect may place their mouse over a link just to see where it's going. People are cautious sometimes about what websites or web pages they visit.
A quick sales pitch can be used in the text bubble. Not to sell the product. All you want to do now is sell the idea of clicking the link. I've spent over 30 years in sales and I have expertise in behavior modification. Did you know that if you place the word call on a business card instead of just the phone number your calls off your business cards increase by a significant amount? That's because you're giving directions not just information. As part of your text bubble include the words Click Here. This will increase your click through rates.
<b>By The Way What is a Hyperlink or Webpage Link?</b>
A webpage link or web link is the same thing as a hyperlink. Hyperlink is the term used when a web page offers a link to another web page or download. Most hyperlinks are traditionally blue and underlined. You can tell when text or a graphic is hyperlinked by placing your mouse over it. The mouse cursor changes from an arrow to a finger. In most cases, if you look at the bottom of your web page you can see the web page or download to which the hyperlink is targeted. When you left mouse click on it, your browser is directed to that web page or the download begins.
<b>How to make a Hyperlink for Another Web Page?</b>
Let's assume (yes I know) your web page is on your hard drive. Okay if you're a total newbie I mean let's assume it's on your computer. If it's not open up your web page editor on your web server in html code mode so you see what may appear to you as a bunch of gibberish. WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editors can add hyperlinks using a menu driven interface, but that would defeat the purpose of learning how to do this so you can move past any confines the editor may have. I've also not seen a WYSIWYG editor that allows for the text bubble on mouseover.
Here's How to Open Your HTML File With Notepad
Find your local web page on your computer
PC users right mouse click on your local web page
Left mouse click on Open with
Left mouse click on Notepad
If your successful there's that gibberish I discussed with you earlier.
<b>When You See The Gibberish</b>
Now, for the purposes of this article ( will actually be < and ) will be >. If I don't do it that way this web page will think I'm adding a hyperlink.
If you see a line of text that you wish to link to another web page here's what to do:
Add this code to your text to which you wish to hyperlink (a href = "TheWebPageAddress")My linked text here(/a)
That's it! Save your work and open your web page. Find your new hyperlink you made and click on it. The web page you linked to replaced your present one!
<b>Let's Add The Text Bubble</b>
This is actually very simple. All you have to do is additional
title=”My text here” WITH the quotes and when guests and prospects place their mouse over your link they'll see “My text here”.
<b>An SEO Advantage of the Text Bubble</b>
Just like alt tags in graphics, the title tag in the text hyperlinks is read by the search engines. So don't forget to add a keyword or two in your text bubble. Remember the words Click Here as well.
<b>What Does The Final HTML Code Look Like?</b>
(a href = "TheWebPageAddress" title=”My text here”)My linked text here(/a) If you need further help why not try my
J. Richard Kirkham Rick has now begun a new service Earn While You Learn Beginner Websites in which he sets everything up for his clients, but eventually as they become ready, shows them how to change and create websites on their own if they wish to do so
He's an in home computer tutor specializing in Senior Citizens and other end users. As a dual certified teacher, his goal is too make his students independent of him by gaining both confidence and knowledge.
<b>How to Add a Text Bubble to a Hyperlink by Sensei J. Richard Kirkham B.Sc.</b>
Most people are familiar with seeing text popup when they place their mouse (mice?) over a graphic, but did you know there's a way to provide even more information and instruction about a web page link WITHOUT having to take up more precious space on your web page by having a text information bubble appear when prospects place their mouse over your hyperlink. Read on to find out how to do this....
<b>Why Do I Need a Text Bubble for My Web Page Link?</b>
Sometimes a guest or prospect may place their mouse over a link just to see where it's going. People are cautious sometimes about what websites or web pages they visit.
A quick sales pitch can be used in the text bubble. Not to sell the product. All you want to do now is sell the idea of clicking the link. I've spent over 30 years in sales and I have expertise in behavior modification. Did you know that if you place the word call on a business card instead of just the phone number your calls off your business cards increase by a significant amount? That's because you're giving directions not just information. As part of your text bubble include the words Click Here. This will increase your click through rates.
<b>By The Way What is a Hyperlink or Webpage Link?</b>
A webpage link or web link is the same thing as a hyperlink. Hyperlink is the term used when a web page offers a link to another web page or download. Most hyperlinks are traditionally blue and underlined. You can tell when text or a graphic is hyperlinked by placing your mouse over it. The mouse cursor changes from an arrow to a finger. In most cases, if you look at the bottom of your web page you can see the web page or download to which the hyperlink is targeted. When you left mouse click on it, your browser is directed to that web page or the download begins.
<b>How to make a Hyperlink for Another Web Page?</b>
Let's assume (yes I know) your web page is on your hard drive. Okay if you're a total newbie I mean let's assume it's on your computer. If it's not open up your web page editor on your web server in html code mode so you see what may appear to you as a bunch of gibberish. WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editors can add hyperlinks using a menu driven interface, but that would defeat the purpose of learning how to do this so you can move past any confines the editor may have. I've also not seen a WYSIWYG editor that allows for the text bubble on mouseover.
Here's How to Open Your HTML File With Notepad
Find your local web page on your computer
PC users right mouse click on your local web page
Left mouse click on Open with
Left mouse click on Notepad
If your successful there's that gibberish I discussed with you earlier.
<b>When You See The Gibberish</b>
Now, for the purposes of this article ( will actually be < and ) will be >. If I don't do it that way this web page will think I'm adding a hyperlink.
If you see a line of text that you wish to link to another web page here's what to do:
Add this code to your text to which you wish to hyperlink (a href = "TheWebPageAddress")My linked text here(/a)
That's it! Save your work and open your web page. Find your new hyperlink you made and click on it. The web page you linked to replaced your present one!
<b>Let's Add The Text Bubble</b>
This is actually very simple. All you have to do is additional
title=”My text here” WITH the quotes and when guests and prospects place their mouse over your link they'll see “My text here”.
<b>An SEO Advantage of the Text Bubble</b>
Just like alt tags in graphics, the title tag in the text hyperlinks is read by the search engines. So don't forget to add a keyword or two in your text bubble. Remember the words Click Here as well.
<b>What Does The Final HTML Code Look Like?</b>
(a href = "TheWebPageAddress" title=”My text here”)My linked text here(/a) If you need further help why not try my
J. Richard Kirkham Rick has now begun a new service Earn While You Learn Beginner Websites in which he sets everything up for his clients, but eventually as they become ready, shows them how to change and create websites on their own if they wish to do so
He's an in home computer tutor specializing in Senior Citizens and other end users. As a dual certified teacher, his goal is too make his students independent of him by gaining both confidence and knowledge.