The Correct Way to Hyperlink: Contextual Links

[Vicki Davis]

One of the main issues I see on the wiki currently is the way we are hyperlinking. Writing on the internet should be concise and meaningful, and hyperlinks should be CONTEXTUAL. Here are some examples

Wrong way Example #1

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There was a news article that more wireless companies are providing chips to connect to the Internet at higher speeds. You can read the article here - http://www.yourcommunicationnews.com/news_item.php?newsID=12742

Or


Wrong Way Example #2

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More wireless companies are providing chips to connect to the Internet at higher speeds. http://www.yourcommunicationnews.com/news_item.php?newsID=12742

Right way

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This is more concise AND uses contextual links. Also, it draws the conclusion and makes it meaningful by using an example that people understand. The link PROVES what you're saying by giving an example and takes up less space.
Streaming high definition video over wireless is in the near future.

Conclusion
So, when you're hyperlinking things, make the links contextual.