How To Make Text In A Blog Become A Link To Another Website

That's a question I was asked by an AR newbie in the comment section of a post on an entirely different subject. Like many of you I write "how to" posts as a way of giving back to the AR community. It also sharpens the skills I use when responding to a client's question. Finally, since I contact the person directly, it's another opportunity to establish a relationship with an out-of-town REALTOR®

CHANGING A NAME OR WORD INTO A BLOG LINK

• There is a tool bar at the top of the blog WYSIWYG text box.
• Just to the right of center there is one chain link and one broken chain link. Note they are very light in color - that means they are inactive
• Type your first and last name in the text box.
• Place your mouse pointer in front of your name, hold it down and drag the pointer across your name to highlight it and release.
• Look at the toolbar - the two pieces of chain are now bright - you turned them on when you highlighted your name
• Click on the unbroken chain link
• A little window will pop up. 1. Enter the URL of your primary website. 2. Select Open link in new window 3. Enter a title - it will not show in the blog - it's search engine stuff.  4.  Click Insert and the little window goes away, but it took your info with it
• The link will not work until you complete your blog and select Post Blog Entry.

NOW, WHAT ABOUT THE BROKEN PIECE OF CHAIN?

• The broken link of chain is attached to the unbroken link, but it is not used to make changes to an existing link
• Open the post in edit mode
• Place the mouse pointer in front of the link and highlight it as you did when you created the link
• Both chain links are now active
• Click on the unbroken link, the little window will pop up
• Change or correct a "broken" URL and click on Update
• Your changes will become effective as soon as you click on Post Blog Entry

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