WP Blogroll Links (How To Make External)

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by nocturnal_1, Jan 29, 2008.

  1. #1
    How do you make the links in one's WP blogroll open up in a new window? Normally I'd put the code target="_blank" so that I don't lose the surfer. But with the links in WP's Blogroll in I don't see a way you can do this. Can anyone help me?
     
    nocturnal_1, Jan 29, 2008 IP
  2. mizaks

    mizaks Well-Known Member

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    I suppose you code hard code the links in your sidebar.
     
    mizaks, Jan 29, 2008 IP
  3. darlanne

    darlanne Member

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    Hmmm yeah it should work with just check marking the target blank. If not perhaps a plugin might do the trick? I know there are a lot of WP plugs around that let you customize your blogroll links. Sounds like a WP bug though or something.
     
    darlanne, Jan 29, 2008 IP
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    kentuckyslone Notable Member

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    I go for hard coding the links into the sidebar. It is very easy to do. Look for a file in your theme called sidebar.php or l_bar.php or something similar to that.
     
    kentuckyslone, Jan 29, 2008 IP
  5. nocturnal_1

    nocturnal_1 Peon

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    That seems like a lot of unnecessary work. There is no plugin?
     
    nocturnal_1, Jan 29, 2008 IP
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    nocturnal_1 Peon

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    Well, good thing I didn't listen to any of you.

    A friend of mine pointed out how I do it. You into WP, then click on Blogroll, then click on Edit (pick a link), then down to the right you'll see something that says "Target." You have option for "blank" in there.

    Funny becuase I had had checked there before, but just didn't notice the "Target" bit.
     
    nocturnal_1, Jan 30, 2008 IP
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    Jalpari Notable Member

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    just edit ur sidebar.php file and make link as u desired,
     
    Jalpari, Feb 1, 2008 IP