Links in text

Avoid mid-sentence links

They can be distracting. They can slow down users who scan read, as they need to stop and read text on both sides of the embedded link. They may cause readability challenges for autistic users.

Here's a paragraph from the Local Offer we looked at before:

Find out more about the Local Offer and how it can help you on our What is the Local Offer? (opens in a new tab) page.

There’s the Children and Young People's Network (opens in a new tab), a free register for 0-25 year olds with SEND. Register for free to receive a membership card that offers discounts across the region.

There’s a SEND Promise for County Durham (opens in a new tab)- a children and young people's charter for SEND covering education, health, activities, employment and more in County Durham.

How does it look if we get get rid of the extra words?

What is the Local Offer? (opens in a new tab) 

Children and Young People's Network (opens in a new tab), a free register for 0-25 year olds with SEND. Register  to receive a membership card that offers discounts across the region.

SEND Promise for County Durham (opens in a new tab)- a children and young people's charter for SEND covering education, health, activities, employment and more in County Durham.

It's much easier to scan the links, which are clearly written. We can make a decision to click, read the rest of the sentence, or move on.

 📝Find some paragraphs which have text links from your Local Offer. Share your "before and after" examples in the discussion.