target="_blank" to rel="external"
 

I just realized that target="_blank" is a really archaistic thing and what's more - it is not valid.

Attribute rel="external" is the solution but I don't want to have a mess in my code. For example I noticed that Greenie uses it too in his new link lists, but I have no idea, where is this parameter defined (as it is not visible in the code).

target="_blank" opens a link in a new window/tab

rel="external" lets the SE spiders know it's an external link

Also,
rel="nofollow" tells the SE spider to ignore the link (used for sponsor links as well as pages you do not want spidered, like webmaster pages)

And the "target" tag is still valid in HTML5:
http://www.w3schools.com/html5/att_a_target.asp

How did you do that your external links are openning in a new window without any "target" tags?

Thanks for the definition BTW. ;)

|bow|cd34 wrote up this handy bit of code to open all external links in a new window/tab

Just change link-o-rama.com to your domain & put this above the tag :)

Excellent, thanks. I'll use it in meta tag like: Isn't it owner of colo-cation?

CD isn't an it but he is the owner of colo-cation.

Sorry, this construction comes from my native language. I'm seriously considering moving my stuff out there (the most tempting thing for me is unlimited amount of IP's).

colo-cation is where all my stuff is hosted as is this board.

Best hosting I've ever had and Chris (cd34) is a fantastic tech.

I've decided that I will start the move in early 2013.

Why wait - move NOW!

No problem, but first I need to find out if they offer a different dedicated IP for each domain (within their "virtual hosting").

All the thumbs for his servers.

Thanks for that bit of code. I have a good use for it. |thumb