Linking to External Sites

In web development, linking to external websites is a fundamental feature that allows you to direct users from your website to another website. In HTML, this is achieved using the <a> (anchor) tag.

Basic Syntax

The <a> tag requires an href attribute to specify the URL of the website you want to link to. Here's the basic structure:

<a href="https://example.com">Visit Example</a>

Explanation:

• href: This attribute defines the destination URL. Replace https://google.com with the desired website link.
• Link Text: The text inside the <a> tag (Visit Example) is what users will see and click on.

When users click the link, they will be taken to https://google.com.

Opening Links in a New Tab

To make the link open in a new browser tab, use thetarget='_blank' attribute:

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank">Visit Example</a>

This is helpful when you want users to remain on your site while exploring the external website.

Adding a Title for Context

The title attribute provides additional information about the link. This appears as a tooltip when the user hovers over the link:

<a href="https://example.com" target="_blank" title="Go to Example Website">Visit Example</a>

By mastering the <a> tag, you can guide your users to valuable external resources and enhance their experience on your website.