Alex,
If the link is to an external site then personally, I prefer the link to
open in a new window automatically. Also, not all devices make it easy
for users to open a link in a new window on request.
Regards,
Grant Bailey
On 20/12/2011 1:09 PM, Alex Mironov wrote:
Hi
I have been doing some research on expected behaviour of clicking on links from
within a website to other external websites. Much of my research suggests that
the recommended practice is to keep people within the same window/tab except in
some instances. This gives users maximum control as they have the choice to
left click on the link and open in a new tab/window.
I have included a few links:
http://uxdesign.smashingmagazine.com/2008/07/01/should-links-open-in-new-windows/
http://www.useit.com/alertbox/9605.html
I was wondering if anyone had any views/resources as to whether users should
remain in the same window or should be taken to a new window/tab when they
click on an external link?
Regards
Alex Mironov
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