Links
Links should always be clear, self-descriptive, and make sense out of context. Descriptive links improve scannability as they provide visual cues and a clear call-to-action.
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Screen readers recognize links and make them searchable, and software can be adjusted to read only the links on a page – as such they should provide enough information to be read out of context
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Link text should describe where the link leads and not just say “click here”
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When linking to a file (such as a PDF), describe the format and document size
Learn more about creating effective links.
LibGuide URLs
Assign a friendly URL to your LibGuide and to each page on your guide. A friendly URL is much clearer for users and easier to put on a handout or slide.
What to call your friendly URL
- Use lowercase and dashes between words (friendly-url-example)
- If the page name is short, use that
- If the tab is more than four words
- You’ll need to be a little creative. Focus on what is easy to remember, spell, and gives the user enough enough info about what the page/tab would be about if they didn’t have any more context
How to create a friendly URL
To create a friendly URL, click on the pencil icon besides "Page URL" to change it to something meaningful.
