W3C Validation Errors from CJ Generated Links

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by gmr324, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. #1
    The majority of the validation errors on my site are related to the
    & symbol used in my CJ affiliate links. Here's an example of the
    link code which is supplied to me by CJ:

    <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2914285-1027806?sid=AquaWasabi3&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zapp.com%2Fn%2Fredirect.cgi%3Fq%3Dvz348727997z2%26zcj%3D1&cjsku=7376575163047" target="_blank">
    Product Description Here</a>
    <img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2914285-10273706" width="1" height="1" border="0" />

    The W3C validator states that I should substitute

    &amp for &

    However, I'm paranoid to make such changes to the CJ links
    so I don't jeapordize sales and proper tracking.

    Is this a validation error I can ignore?

    Many Thanks

    George
     
    gmr324, Jan 27, 2009 IP
  2. katendarcy

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    Well, it's up to you whether you want to "ignore" the error or not. : ) But, delimiting the ampersand has never been an issue for me. When using XHTML, you're required to do so, even in links, for a page to be "valid". Hope that helps.
     
    katendarcy, Jan 27, 2009 IP