Hyperlinks enable people to jump instantly from page to page, or site to site. Such power can create anxiety.
Hyperlinks can enable visitors to jump from one page to another, or from one site to another. However, this frequent jump can cause anxiety.
To help users browser with confidence, links should be absolutely clear and explicit.
In order to facilitate users to browse pages better, the hyperlink must be absolutely concise and clear.
1. Text hyperlinks should be clearly distinguishable from normal text.
Hyperlink text must be different from ordinary content text
2. Any mouseover behaviour should have a highlighting effect.
The mouse must show outstanding effects when moving to the hyperlink
3. Hyperlink content should be as short as possible, yet long enough to identify either:
The specific content of the hyperlink must be concise (short and precise):
<!--[if !supportLists]--> · <!--[endif]-->Where you'll go [jump address]
<!--[if !supportLists]--> · <!--[endif]-->What you'll get [what to get]
<!--[if !supportLists]--> · <!--[endif]-->What you want to happen [What effect you hope to produce]
4. Hyperlinks with different targets should be clearly distinguishable.
Hyperlinks to different targets must be clear and identifiable
5. Hyperlinks should give an indication of any unanticipated consequences, eg: 8 pages in total Previous page 12345678Next page