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Why links shouldn’t open in a new window

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This is often overlooked, but surprisingly important to your user’s experience of your site. In this article we will discuss why opening links in a new window is not recommended, and also when it is acceptable to do so. Continue reading Why links shouldn’t open in a new window

Posted on September 21, 2010March 12, 2015Categories UncategorizedLeave a comment on Why links shouldn’t open in a new window

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