It is possible to paste a hyperlink in the comment box of a website.
Some websites' comment boxes include buttons or menus that let you quickly add or edit a link; however, this option is missing on most websites.
What are Hyperlinks and Comment Boxes?
A hyperlink, or simply a link, is a clickable digital reference that points to another source or location. For quick access to referred resources, people often add hyperlinks to PDF files and webpages.
Hyperlinks are used for various reasons, including gaining credibility with statistics, increasing page views, and improving a website's search engine optimization (SEO), among others.
Comment boxes are an important addition to any website.
They allow site owners to engage with their readers and for visitors to express their ideas and discuss topics with others, which, in turn, improves website activity.
How to Add Hyperlinks to Comments
There are several ways to paste a hyperlink into a website's comment box. The following steps can be used to paste hyperlinks in website comment boxes that do not support them intuitively:
Hyperlink Supported Websites
Websites designed with comment boxes that support hyperlinks are the easiest to work with.
If you are on a website that accepts hyperlinks, type your comment in the comment box and paste your link wherever you want to add it in the comment.
The website will automatically convert the link to a clickable location after you post the comment.
Paste Hyperlinks Using HTML
For this option, you will need to check whether the website where you want to paste a hyperlink supports HTML in the comment section.
Confirmation is necessary because some webmasters disable HTML on their websites to prevent spamming. Some sites even disable the comment section altogether.
If the website supports HTML codes and links in the comment section, write your comment on a notepad. Make sure your comment is relevant and not too short.
Copy and paste a <a href> tag to insert your hyperlink into the notepad. For example:<a href="https://www.powr.io/plugins/comments-box?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=powrblog-ghost&utm_campaign=can-i-paste-a-hyperlink-in-a-websites-comment-box">Hello, world!</a>
Copy and paste everything from your notepad into the comment box of the website. Your comment will be displayed as “Hello, world!” with the link embedded. This also works with WordPress-based websites.
Wondering how to remove the comment box in WordPress? Check out this recent post.
Benefits of Hyperlinks in Comment Boxes
There are times when you will have specific reasons for wanting to leave a comment with hyperlinks.
For example, hyperlinked text can take readers from one page to another or from one website to another, where they can find more information on the topic being discussed.
Website owners can effectively use hyperlinks in comment boxes to redirect visitors to more of their content—and purchase more products in their online stores.
This could ultimately lead visitors to subscribe to email newsletters or other premium services.
What to Know About Pasting Hyperlinks
It is important to check the websites where you intend to paste the hyperlinks into their comment boxes to determine if this is permitted within their terms of use.
In addition, some websites are moderated, meaning your comment containing the hyperlink has a fifty-fifty chance of being approved and uploaded to the website.
Lastly, if you are pasting hyperlinks in website comment boxes for link building, do it correctly. When not done properly, you may be penalized by Google for scheming.
While it is a great way to build backlinks, it should not be the only source for your website, as Google tracks your email and IP address. You may have to reach out to others and ask them to mention your site in their comments and embed your URL.
