October 25, 2011 at 11:35 am
When to add links to your answers
What makes Yahoo! Answers a great place for users to engage and share information is largely based on the quality of answers we receive from users like you! To ensure users understand what makes a quality answer and to ensure the integrity of the site here is a reminder of when and where to add links so you don’t violate the Community Guidelines.
- Remember that you are answering to help the asker: Don’t answer the question with just a link. This doesn’t help the user this is considered a bad answer. If you don’t know the answer, skip to a question you may be more knowledgeable about.
- Add specific links where the user can find ADDITIONAL information. Link to existing sources that have the answer to the question: If you know an excellent website or book that might help, mention it – as long as it’s not spam of course. Also cite your sources; they are always helpful if anyone wants more information.
- Users are more than welcome to share their Facebook, Twitter or personal blogs but these links should be shared only on your personal profile page. Personal links should not be posted into answers or questions.
Here on Answers our mission is to share knowledge and advice within the community in an environment that respects the Community Guidelines. By sticking to the guidelines and reporting abuse, we can all make Yahoo! Answers an informative and enjoyable place to be.
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