Image widgets linking to an external site in a new tab

[chikamiku]

How can I create image widgets which link to an external site in a new window?

Currently, I am using a  Jetpack image widget. The image linking to an external site open in the same window. As a result of this, my website vanishes. How to handle that please?

 

Thanks

[bmaven]

The best way to do this is with a simple text widget and HTML. You would first upload the image to your Media Library (Media > Add New) and once uploaded, click "edit" beside the image. This will take you to a new page that has the URL of the image you just uploaded, listed on the far right side. Copy that URL (ctrl +C) to your clipboard.

In a new window, go to Appearance > Widgets, drag a new text widget into place in the sidebar, and add this code:

<a href="LINK-URL" target="_blank"><img src="IMAGE-URL-FROM-MEDIA-LIBRARY" /></a>

The target= part is what will make this open in a new window. Hope this helps!

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[chikamiku]

bmaven,

Thanks for this. I appreciate the big help.

 

Regards,

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