Whenever possible, make sure you reuse links and connect them back to the comprehensive A-Z list. This will make LibGuides maintenance a lot easier because if a change needs to be made, it can be done in one place and all other links will automatically update.
Fewer is better. Users will be overwhelmed by long lists of resource links. Several sources strongly warn against listing more than seven links in succession. Remember, you don't have to create an exhaustive list - these are supposed to be the top recommended resources, and if they still need help, they should contact you.
Rank by relevance. Order the databases or resource links by their potential usefulness instead of listing them alphabetically.
Include a short explanation for each link. Customize the explanation as much as possible. Make sure it is clear to the user why this resource is being recommended.
No long urls. Use hyperlinked text or friendly urls; do not leave long urls visible on your LibGuide pages.
Use the Link option. When you hyperlink within your text, LibGuides cannot gather statistics for you. Therefore, whenever possible, do not add links within the Rich Text/HTML option. Instead, add links using the Link option.
