We as web designers provide a service to our customers and clients of the website etc
so in doing that we need to provide a service that allows the user to browse the website the way *he/ she* prefers and we cannot "force" the user to browse the way 'we' like it. This means that you do not open a new window (of external links) and you let the user do what they want. Most people use the BACK button and others open in new window. I once heard a saying which I think everyone needs to follow as designers "Your website is built and exists to solve the users problem" so do not create more problems for them >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 20/07/2007 5:16:13 am >>> I always thought it was a good idea to open links to other websites in a separate window, so you don't lose the visitor. If the visitor clicks on a link on your website and it does not open into a separate window, the visitor may stay in the other website for awhile, going to, say, 20 different pages. Most likely, he's not going to click on the back button 20 times to get back to your website, so you've lost the visitor or potential customer. If the link opens up into a separate window, the visitor cannot click on the back button, so he'll need to click on the exit (X) button, and voila, he's back in your website, where you want him to be. ******************************************************************************************************************************** The above message has been scanned and meets the Insurance Commission of Western Australia's Email security policy requirements for outbound transmission. This email (facsimile) and any attachments may be confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, dissemination, distribution or copying of this email (facsimile) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email (facsimile) in error please contact the Insurance Commission. Web: www.icwa.wa.gov.au Phone: +61 08 9264 3333 ********************************************************************************************************************************* ******************************************************************* List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *******************************************************************
