Links to external web sites that are not connected to a site but need to be included in main site navigation.
In order to include an EXTERNAL LINK in site navigation, create a new EXTERNAL LINK asset and save it in the root folder of the site. The Display Name is what will appear as a link if you choose to include the link in the site’s navigation.
To add a new external link:
Click NEW in the System Menu then EXTERNAL LINK.
Enter LINK information and content:
Link Name: Name the link logically. Names must contain:
Letters and numbers only
No spaces – hyphens only (-)
No uppercase letters
Placement Folder: Choose the folder where you want to save the new EXTERNAL LINK.
Display Name: The Display Name is the text that will appear in the main navigation.
Include in Navigation/Open in New Window: Choose to include the EXTERNAL LINK in the main navigation or not. Also if you want the external to open in a new window that is option is available here.
Link: Enter the full URL of the link, including “http://”.