Link to an External Website

 

Overview

An external link is a link that goes to any website outside of Cascade CMS. In other words, any website that does not start with "www.csueastbay.edu". Examples of external links include: Google, East Bay Today, and Microsoft.

How To Link To An External Website?

  1. Enter Title for Link Text.

    enter link text

  2. Select External Web Site.

    external web site selected

  3. Copy and paste the external URL in the URL field.

    add url in the URL field

  4. Use the Target drop-down to select Same Window or New Window.
    Note:     External links are recommend using New Window, this way the user can visit the link without leaving your site. 
    *Warning: if your user audience is most mobile and not desktop, we recommend you use the Same Window setting for best practice and easy navigation. This matters most for accessibility as they do not have to close the tab or navigate back to the previous tab.


    use drop down to select new window or same window

  5. Select Preview Draft.

    preview draft

  6. After previewing changes made on your draft, select Submit.

    select submit

  7. Enter Comments for changes made.

    enter comments in comments box

  8. Select Check Content & Submit to add changes to your site.

    select check content and submit

  9. Select the Check Box.

    Select Check Box

  10. When you're ready to go live, the last step is to Publish the Changes.