Adding and Managing Links in AUEN

Types of Links in AUEN

1. Text Links: Hyperlinks applied to specific words or phrases within your text content.
2. Button Links: Styled buttons that act as clickable links.
3. Image Links: Images that, when clicked, direct users to another page or resource.
4. Menu Links: Navigation menu items that link to different pages of your site.

Adding Text Links

1. Select Text: Highlight the text you want to turn into a link.
2. Open Link Tool: Click on the link icon in the text editing toolbar.
3. Enter Link Details: Type or paste the URL you want to link to. Choose whether the link should open in a new tab or the same window.
4. Apply Link: Click "Apply" or "OK" to create the link.

Creating Button Links

1. Add Button Element: Drag and drop a button element onto your page.
2. Edit Button Text: Click on the button to edit its text.
3. Set Link:In the button settings, enter the URL for the link. Choose the link behavior (new tab or same window).
4. Customize Appearance: Adjust the button's style, color, and size as needed.

Making Images Clickable

1. Select Image: Click on the image you want to make clickable.
2. Add Link: In the image settings, look for a link or URL option.Enter the destination URL for the image link.
3. Set Link Behavior: Choose whether the link opens in a new tab or the same window.

Managing Menu Links

1. Access Menu Editor: Find the menu or navigation settings in your AUEN editor.
2. Add or Edit Menu Items: For each menu item, you can set a link to internal pages or external URLs.
3. Organize Structure: Arrange menu items and create dropdowns if needed.

Best Practices for Using Links

1. Clear Labeling: Use descriptive anchor text for links so users know where they lead.
2. Consistent Styling: Maintain a consistent style for text links throughout your site.
3. External vs. Internal: Consider opening external links in new tabs while keeping internal links in the same window.
4. Check for Broken Links: Regularly review and update links to ensure they're still valid.
5. Use Relevant Links: Only include links that are relevant and valuable to your content.
6. Accessibility: Ensure links are distinguishable from regular text and provide context for screen readers.

Advanced Link Features

1. Anchor Links: Create links to specific sections within a page.
2. Email Links: Use "mailto:" links to open the user's email client.
3. Phone Links: On mobile devices, use "tel:" links for easy calling.
4. File Downloads: Link to downloadable files, clearly indicating file type and size.

Troubleshooting Common Link Issues

• Broken Links: Regularly check and update links to ensure they're still active.
• Incorrect URLs: Double-check URL spelling and formatting, including the "http://" or "https://" prefix.
• Links Not Working: Ensure the link settings are correctly applied and saved.