What is considered the best mode of opening links in a directory, Open in a new window or have it open in the existing window. ? i have some one say they prefer the same window where i have a new window, simple question and one i had not considered to be a real drama, your thoughts ?
I vote new, because you want that user to consider browsing your site after browsing the new window. Take for instance this A user clicks a link that opens in the same window, Browses the new site 5 pages deep Finds it an inconvenience to hit the back button 5 or 6 times and moves on. Now, if it is a new window. The user can simply go to the old tab or taskbar to continue checking out your site.
I always say the same window - thats because every external link i click is usually done with the middle mouse button - so it opens a new tab in firefox without switching to it. Although when i think about it, a new window keeps the customer on your site. I may try it