Best practice for title attribute of links

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  averagelon · Member · Aug 6, 2014 at 2:14 pm

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  Hello, when I create a link you provide a title attribute box. I’ve heard mixed reviews on whether this is SEO friendly or not. Apparently we should not use the title attribute unless it provides a needed description of the content. I’ve noticed big kahuna bloggers like CopyBlogger do not include the title attribute on links. What’s your recommendation?

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  gracejiyoung · Member · Aug 6, 2014 at 7:39 pm

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  Hi Lon,

  I don’t really have too much knowledge on SEO, but after talking to a few coworkers, they recommended that the title attribute for links can be helpful if not for at least accessibility purposes. In the end I’m more of the point-of-view that the content will speak for itself, but definitely doing things like this is helpful.

  Another one of my colleagues – Elizabeth – wrote a great piece on SEO that you may find helpful as well. Feel free to take a look here:

  All About SEO on WordPress.com

  Cheers!

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  averagelon · Member · Aug 7, 2014 at 5:54 pm

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  Thank you. And just to be sure, you’re talking about the title attribute, not the alt text, right?

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  gracejiyoung · Member · Aug 7, 2014 at 6:02 pm

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  Yes. :)

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  averagelon · Member · Aug 8, 2014 at 5:44 pm

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  Thanks again.

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  gracejiyoung · Member · Aug 8, 2014 at 5:52 pm

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  You’re welcome!

  Cheers!