External link
A link to a different site or origin.
What External link does not show
It can support sourcing and navigation but does not automatically transfer trust or prove a claim.
Related terms in Content architecture and SEO
How pages, links and intent are organised so an entity is findable, and what a link or a structure can and cannot transfer.
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Questions about External link
What is External link?
A link to a different site or origin.
What does External link not show or guarantee?
It can support sourcing and navigation but does not automatically transfer trust or prove a claim.
Which area of the glossary does External link belong to?
Content architecture and SEO: How pages, links and intent are organised so an entity is findable, and what a link or a structure can and cannot transfer.
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