Does anyone else find "target=_blank" really annoying ?

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  1. Tigger New Member

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    When you design your pages and put external links do you put the "target=_blank" or "target=_new" attribute to make the page open in a new window ?

    I personally find it irritating when my browser opens another tab or window with out me actually wanting it to
    Tigger, Jan 10, 2010
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    Yes, I agree on the annoying part, but...
    The actual underlying thing is that there is higher chance for the visitor to close the popup/new tab and return to the first site rather than ever going with the back button.
    So, having in mind this most website owners prefer using new window for external links.
    It's the compromise to be made.
    SeoKungFu, Jan 10, 2010
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    You know i knew this site was going to be beneficial to me lol, i have never thought about it like that and it makes sense totally . KungFu my friend you have made my day
    Tigger, Jan 10, 2010
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  4. Adam H Administrator

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    It annoys me too but SEOkingfu has a great point and i often forget about that very thing. Thanks for the reminder :)
    Adam H, Jan 10, 2010
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