Not sure if it is possible with the software used to power the site, but embedded links to external sites should be set to open in a new tab, rather than the current tab.
It's a more common website experience to open new tabs. I typically want to come back to the post or forum I was reading after visiting the external site. Closing the tab and being back where I was is a better experience than using the back button and (sometimes) waiting for a page reload. I imagine using the back button has a negative impact on website tracking and analytics as well.
Is this change possible with phpBB?
Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
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rc_ziggy84
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Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
The (Graduated) "OU Falcon"
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Falcon Fanatic
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Re: Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
AGREE!!
"Regarding BGSU, I would think their biggest strength is that they never give up, They never slow down and they battle hard even after the other team scores. We have to be on our game and never, ever take the foot off the gas for a second."
~~USCHO Poster
"BG was relentless. It's like they know that a good first pass on the breakout from a defenseman will almost always result in an odd-man rush against them - but they go in anyway and dare you to make that pass. All three of their goals were just grit and effort. That's a team any fan can be proud to support...they give all they've got."
~~USCHO Poster, AFTER Tech beat us
#NeverGiveUp
#NeverSurrender
#Relentless
#Resiliant
~~USCHO Poster
"BG was relentless. It's like they know that a good first pass on the breakout from a defenseman will almost always result in an odd-man rush against them - but they go in anyway and dare you to make that pass. All three of their goals were just grit and effort. That's a team any fan can be proud to support...they give all they've got."
~~USCHO Poster, AFTER Tech beat us
#NeverGiveUp
#NeverSurrender
#Relentless
#Resiliant
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musicman2343
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Re: Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
It is. The question was posed while Grant still ran the board. He said it was his personal preference that it not change.rc_ziggy84 wrote: Is this change possible with phpBB?
I completely agree with you both it should open a new tab. Many a time I have closed this tab by accident because I just went on cruise control expecting it to have opened a new one.
BGSU Class of 2010
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Forever a Falcon!
ROLL ALONG!!!!
Bachelor of Music - Music Education
Forever a Falcon!
ROLL ALONG!!!!
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Bassdrummin
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Re: Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
I will go ahead and implement this when I have some time. It's just the links within the posts/signatures, correct?
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rc_ziggy84
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Re: Embedded Links Should Open in New Tab
Yes, post and signatures should cover it. Thanks!
The (Graduated) "OU Falcon"