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Best‑Practice Tips
| ✅ Tip | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Open links in a new tab (target="_blank") |
Keeps visitors on your site while letting them explore partner sites. |
Add rel="noopener" |
Improves security and performance when using _blank. |
| Use descriptive alt text | Helps screen readers and improves SEO. |
| Limit the number of partners | Too many logos dilute impact; favor quality over quantity. |
| Keep logo sizes consistent | Maintains a tidy layout and prevents visual clutter. |
| Provide a short description (optional) | Gives context—especially useful if partners are not self‑explanatory. |
| Update links regularly | Avoid broken links that hurt user trust and SEO. |
4. Optional Enhancements
- Hover animations (e.g., subtle scaling or color shift) to give a modern feel.
- Responsive grid that switches to a single‑column layout on mobile.
- Affiliate badges (e.g., “Official Partner”) that can be styled with a small badge overlay on the logo.
- Track click‑throughs with UTM parameters or an event‑tracking script to gauge partner performance.
Quick Checklist Before Going Live
- Verify all URLs – Test each link to ensure they’re working and lead to the intended partner page.
- Resize and optimize logos – Keep file sizes low (under 50 KB) for faster page loads.
- Add alt attributes – Provide meaningful descriptions for accessibility.
- Check responsiveness – Preview on desktop, tablet, and mobile to ensure the layout holds.
- Monitor performance – After launch, use analytics to monitor clicks and bounce rates for each affiliate link.
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