Can we still include hotlinks in our blog posts?

Question

I noticed that I can't insert hot links in blog posts today, August 25th. Is this feature working for you?

genkidesu · Answer

It hasn't been working for me for a couple of weeks now :( It works in the draft format (it lets me add the link, and it seems clickable there) but it disappears once I submit the post. I've taken to just adding links at the bottom of the article where I'm writing about something I've read in the media or need to include a source, but hoping the team behind the scenes might have a more logical long term fix. I feel like it makes blogs a bit clunky when the links aren't just part of the text!

TonetoEdo · Answer

@genkidesu I'll follow your model, including the links at the foot of the blog. 

I hope the hot link feature gets repaired soon. I strive to provide value and back up what I write with relevant links.

genkidesu · Answer

@TonetoEdo agreed, I think it's important!

@CityCost are you able to look into this? Not super urgent, but would be helpful going forward.

TonetoEdo · Answer

@genkidesu and @CityCost hot links are so valuable. I want to direct readers to government resources that help foreign residents, official tourism websites, and blogs by fellow City Cost writers.

helloalissa · Answer

I've noticed the same. 
Is it just me or have things around here (like the Themes) been gradually dropping off for a couple years now?

Can we still include hotlinks in our blog posts?

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