Re: FN-FORUM: Objective, Constructive, kick-me-in-the-pants criticism required please!

date posted 8th January 2004 17:11

I have mixed opinions on the new window issue. I generally DO use it
for external links, because I DO want to link to other sites, being
useful, and SEO-friendly, but essentially DON'T want people leaving
the site, which is what happens when people get distracted.

I agree it's a shame about the back button and that the problem is
worse on full-screen browsing. However I think that so few 'average'
users actually know (or care?) about opening new windows with
shift-click (or ctrl in some browsers) that until they know about this
I'll usually do it for them.


>
> Opening a new window for your visitor can be confusing and certainly
> breaks their back button, so adds an obstacle to return to your site,
> which is why you opened a new window in the first place right? - so they
> could still see your site?
>
> I really like to choose a new window/tab whenever I want one, rather
> than have it appear automagically - I especially hate my bank that opens
>