html codes for url for listing a cache?

[ssgeo83]

I tried Google but I cannot find the code.

 

I am hiding my first cache and I am typing my description.

 

I have a url that will be in my description. When I do < url>x</url > with x being the website address, I get (visit link) when I view my listing.

 

I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable.

 

Is there a code for this?

[Keystone]

Are you checking the box on the cache edit screen that says you're using HTML?

[ssgeo83]

Are you checking the box on the cache edit screen that says you're using HTML?

 

Yes but what I am wanting to do is replace the link with the word "click here". But I don't know the code for it.

[+PaRacers]

Try this:

<A HREF=http://www.WEBSITE> Click Here</A>

[+Kit Fox]

Try this:

<A HREF=http://www.WEBSITE> Click Here</A>

 

You forget the quotes.

 

I prefer all of my links to be coded like this:

<A HREF="http://www.WEBSITE" target="_blank"> Click Here</A>

[+Driver Carries Cache]

I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable.

 

So from a usability perspective (and as part of any HTML 101 class) one of the 10 things you should never do is create a link that reads "click here". The words that make up a link should describe what information you'll be getting when you click on said link.

 

DCC

[+hydnsek]

I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable.

 

So from a usability perspective (and as part of any HTML 101 class) one of the 10 things you should never do is create a link that reads "click here". The words that make up a link should describe what information you'll be getting when you click on said link.

 

DCC

Yah. Here's an example of a coded link from one of my caches:

 

Remember to bring water and your camera, and a

<a href="http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/passes/#nwfp">Northwest Forest Pass</a> is required to park.

[+infiniteMPG]

I am hiding my first cache and I am typing my description. I have a url that will be in my description. When I do < url>x</url > with x being the website address, I get (visit link) when I view my listing. I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable. Is there a code for this?

I agree with the posts on the naming conventions but when you click the listing in HTML button your entire listing will be turned into HTML code. When you edit it you might get some funky text sizes or formatting issues (like no line breaks as the ENTER key doesn't create on, you need to use a line break <br>). You can do it but unless you're going to do the entire listing in HTML and embed pictures and stuff like GC166X2 then I'd just be content with saying "To read about this you can (visit link) to get more information" or something like that.

[+ArcherDragoon]

I found this to be helpful...I still use it from time to time...

 

http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...mp;#entry790064

[+trainlove]

There is no such thing as <url>...</url> as others have mentioned, an HTML link is <a href...></a>

Here are the various kinds of geocaching url's you can make:

 

a particular user: <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?u=team%20spoonhead">Team Spoonhead</a> when it comes to special characters in a URL you must be careful.

or: <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/profile/?id=74264">Team Spoonhead</a>

 

a particular cache: <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=gcqa4e">Pentagon</a>

or: <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?ID=283821">Pentagon</a>

 

a particular travel bug: <a href="http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?id=1043751">Banishment-be-Rewarded Puzzle Bugs compendium</a>

or: href="http://www.geocaching.com/track/details.aspx?tracker=tb1htxa">Banishment-be-Rewarded Puzzle Bugs compendium</a>

or: ...?tracker=123456 your super secret tracking number</a>, don't ever post a link like this anywhere on the internet unless you own the travel bug in question.

 

or in each of these cases you can use the 128 bit GUID which is how you should do it for profiles since usernames can be changed.

Edited August 27, 2008 by trainlove

[ssgeo83]

Try this:

<A HREF=http://www.WEBSITE> Click Here</A>

 

You forget the quotes.

 

I prefer all of my links to be coded like this:

<A HREF="http://www.WEBSITE" target="_blank"> Click Here</A>

 

What is the difference between:

 

<A HREF=http://www.WEBSITE> Click Here</A>

 

and

 

<A HREF="http://www.WEBSITE" target="_blank"> Click Here</A>

 

?

 

THe first one worked for me. Why should I use the second rather than the first?

[ssgeo83]

I am hiding my first cache and I am typing my description. I have a url that will be in my description. When I do < url>x</url > with x being the website address, I get (visit link) when I view my listing. I want to name my linke. For example "Click here to read . . .", I want "Click here" to be clickable. Is there a code for this?

I agree with the posts on the naming conventions but when you click the listing in HTML button your entire listing will be turned into HTML code. When you edit it you might get some funky text sizes or formatting issues (like no line breaks as the ENTER key doesn't create on, you need to use a line break <br>). You can do it but unless you're going to do the entire listing in HTML and embed pictures and stuff like GC166X2 then I'd just be content with saying "To read about this you can (visit link) to get more information" or something like that.

 

I had my cache description typed without the html except for the link.

When I went back to edit, the format changed. But if I remember, I think it automatically added html code or I either added it myself by putting <p> to create a double space.

[+Lil Devil]

What is the difference between:

 

<A HREF=http://www.WEBSITE> Click Here</A>

 

and

 

<A HREF="http://www.WEBSITE" target="_blank"> Click Here</A>

 

?

 

THe first one worked for me. Why should I use the second rather than the first?

The second one makes the link open in a new window or tab. I prefer this so I can easily go back to the page I was on.