HELP with turning a link into a “click here”

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  jcapinit · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 5:01 pm

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  I read the forums and checked out how to turn a link (from amazon.com) into a “click here” either in visual or html. However, when I click on the “click here” internet explorer is telling me “oops” it’s a broken link. What am I doing wrong??
  Thanks!!

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  raincoaster · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 5:15 pm

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  We need to see the code you’re trying to use. Please paste it here between backticks so it displays properly. Backticks are usually on the same key as the ~

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  jcapinit · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 5:18 pm

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  http://www.amazon.com/Pillars-Earth-Deluxe-Oprahs-Book/dp/0451225244/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1265217480&sr=1-1

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  jcapinit · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 5:23 pm

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  I got it…seeing it highlighted here made realize my STUPID mistake…I was copying the http:// twice. I am so sorry to take up your time and appreciate the help! I also never heard of a “backtick,” so thanks for that too!!
  Janeen

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  raincoaster · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 6:17 pm

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  No worries. The backtick trick will save you time in the future. And yes, we’ve all done the “two http” error.

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  devblog · Member · Feb 3, 2010 at 6:19 pm

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  Just a recommendation, do not use “click here” for link texts. I’d suggest you reading this for more info:

  http://csswiz.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/death-to-click-here/