deep linking
Definition
Linking to a web page other than a site's home page.
Information
Deep linking has only begun to spark mild controversies in recent times
as the Web has become more commercialized. In fact, one of the fundamental
strengths of the Web is the ability for any public document to connect
to any other public document.
The legality of deep linking has been called into question in several
lawsuits involving well-known corporations. Opponents of deep links --
typically large corporations -- argue that deep linking unfairly eliminates
the ability of the home page to contribute to brand building and ad
serving functions.
Proponents of deep linking contend that the ability
to link freely is central to the philosophy behind the public
Internet. On a practical note, they also argue that a deep link is better
than no link at all, and may even be more profitable than a home page link,
especially if the target site has a poor navigational structure.
Synonyms
n/a
Related Terms
inbound link, outbound link, reciprocal links
Sites
Google : Legal Information : Linking Law
Don't Link To Us! - stupid linking policies.
ALA : Deep Linking - annotated articles.
Articles
Net Lawyers Ponder the Right to Link
The Age (September 10, 2002)
Deep Linking Takes Another Blow
Wired (July 25, 2002)
Deep Link Foes Get Another Win
Wired (July 8, 2002)
NPR Retreats, Link Stink Lingers
Wired (June 28, 2002)
Public Protests NPR Link Policy
Wired (June 20, 2002)
Deep Linking is Good Linking
useit.com (March 3, 2002)
Big Stink Over a Simple Link
Wired (December 6, 2001)
Did 'Deep-Linking' Really Get a Green Light?
BusinessWeek (July 31, 2000)
Legality of 'Deep Linking' Remains Deeply Complicated
NY Times (April 7, 2000)
Attention Editors: Deep Link Away
Wired (March 30, 2000)
Don't Link or I'll Sue!
Salon.com (August 12, 1999)
Universal: Don't Link to Us
Wired (July 27, 1999)
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