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{{nutshell|Link articles sideways to neighbours, upwards to categories and contexts, and downwards to sub-articles to create a useful web of information.}} |
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{{nutshell|Link articles sideways to neighbours, upwards to categories and contexts, and downwards to sub-articles to create a useful web of information.}} |
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'''Build the Web''' is an expression of the concept that Misplaced Pages is and should be a part of the ], a system of ] pages connected by ] to enable readers to find relevant information on other pages with just a click of the mouse. Do not just write the article, but also consider its place in the web. Make upward ] to categories and contexts (] was a ]; ] is a ] in ], the ] happened in ], etc. Make sideways links to neighboring articles (for ] see also ], ] borders on ]). Introduce links from related articles to avoid ] the article. Do not build category trees too deep and narrow, or too flat. Writing category directories first (top-down) will help ensure that subcategory articles get useful names. |
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'''Build the Web''' is an expression of the concept that Misplaced Pages is and should be a part of the ], a system of ] pages connected by ] to enable readers to find relevant information on other pages with just a click of the mouse. Do not just write the article, but also consider its place in the web. Make upward ] to categories and contexts (] was a ]; ] is a ] in ], etc. Make sideways links to neighboring articles (for ] see also ], ] borders on ]). Introduce links from related articles to avoid ] the article. Do not build category trees too deep and narrow, or too flat. Writing category directories first (top-down) will help ensure that subcategory articles get useful names. |
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Think carefully before you remove a link altogether (apart from the case of a duplicate link). Remember that what may seem like an irrelevant link to you may actually be useful to other readers. |
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Think carefully before you remove a link altogether (apart from the case of a duplicate link). Remember that what may seem like an irrelevant link to you may actually be useful to other readers. |
Think carefully before you remove a link altogether (apart from the case of a duplicate link). Remember that what may seem like an irrelevant link to you may actually be useful to other readers.
Remember that a link can also be useful when applying the "What links here" feature from the target page. If you feel that a certain link does not belong in the body of the text, consider moving it to a "See also" section at the bottom of the article. This keeps the web intact while removing overlinking.
