How do I manage links?

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In this tutorial we will be managing links in our WordPress blog. Links are shown in the sidebar.
Begin by clicking Links

In this tutorial we will be managing links in our WordPress blog. Links are shown in the sidebar.
Begin by clicking Links

First let's delete a couple links we no longer want. All we need to do is select them and choose Delete from the dropdown menu.

First let's delete a couple links we no longer want. All we need to do is select them and choose Delete from the dropdown menu.

Now let's add a new link.

Now let's add a new link.

Enter a name for the link. This is used as the anchor text for your link.

Enter a name for the link. This is used as the anchor text for your link.

Then enter the location of the site.
Then enter a description. This is shown on hover.

Then enter the location of the site.
Then enter a description. This is shown on hover.

Then add the link to a category. If you want to add a new category you can do that without leaving the item.

Then add the link to a category. If you want to add a new category you can do that without leaving the item.

Then you can set the target for your link. We will set this one to open in a new window.

Then you can set the target for your link. We will set this one to open in a new window.

Then you can set the relationship of the link. This is a simple way to show the relationship of the site owner to you.
More details on XFN can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XHTML_Friends_Network

Then you can set the relationship of the link. This is a simple way to show the relationship of the site owner to you. 
More details on XFN can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XHTML_Friends_Network

You can set a few advanced settings as well.

You can set a few advanced settings as well.

When you've got the link setup click the Add Link button.

When you've got the link setup click the Add Link button.

Our new link has been setup.

Our new link has been setup.

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