When and how to use the related links component on GOV.WALES.
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When to use
Before using, check whether this component is appropriate for the GOV.WALES content type you are considering use it on.
Use bulleted related links to:
- link to multiple similar pieces of content directly related to preceding content
- avoid repetitive links from within sentences (inline links)
How to use
Incorporating inline links
When incorporating bullet links in content, you should:
- consider firstly whether they would be better as inline related links
- only link to other sites where appropriate
Writing inline related link text
When writing inline link text, it should:
- be descriptive and make sense in isolation
- be front-loaded with relevant terms
- be easy to select; a one-word link may be difficult to select
- not be generic, such as ‘click here’ or ‘more’
- not be used more than once to go to different destinations
- for links that navigate to information, be the name of the information
- for links that navigate to pages where a user can start a task, start with a verb
- for links that navigate to other sites, make it clear users are leaving GOV.WALES by adding “on [company name]” as part of the link
Examples
Multiple similar pieces of information directly related to the content preceding it
