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Designers and Site-wide Logo's
Posted October 12th, 2007 at 02:37 AM by businessservicesuk
Updated October 14th, 2007 at 10:27 AM by businessservicesuk
Updated October 14th, 2007 at 10:27 AM by businessservicesuk
I have to admit I have never been a big fan of the site-wide hyperlinking logo's designers add to their clients websites. I have heard many arguments on this subject and in the end I have always come to the conclusion that unless it is discussed prior or added to the contract the designer is wrong to do this.
I have heard designers say it is mealy like a tag you find on a piece of clothing, this to some extent is true, however all the tags on my clothes are discreetly tucked away on the inside of the piece of clothing. I would have no problem with a non-hyperlinking line of text discreetly placed on the inside of a website.
It is obvious why designers adopt these tactics and I guess if I was in their position I would do exactly the same, however this does not make it right.
I came across something yesterday however that made me realise SEO specialists are now adopting a similar tactic, however as you can see they are being far from discrete about it http://www.liverpoollocksmith.co.uk/
I have heard designers say it is mealy like a tag you find on a piece of clothing, this to some extent is true, however all the tags on my clothes are discreetly tucked away on the inside of the piece of clothing. I would have no problem with a non-hyperlinking line of text discreetly placed on the inside of a website.
It is obvious why designers adopt these tactics and I guess if I was in their position I would do exactly the same, however this does not make it right.
I came across something yesterday however that made me realise SEO specialists are now adopting a similar tactic, however as you can see they are being far from discrete about it http://www.liverpoollocksmith.co.uk/
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OMG... that is ridiculously blatant! I would never ever stand for that if I were that company.
I am thoroughly shocked. Great blog btw. |
 
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Thanks Rob,
You were probably as shocked as me. Is it a sign of things to come. Have a good holiday mate. |
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:rofl: HAHA!!! That was hilarious! Could he have put that text bigger you think?
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Gosh that can't be a sign of times to come can it?
I can't imagine one client ever allowing that! I hope it was a joke!  |
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