Examining the performance and preference of embedded and framed/non-framed hyperlinks

This study is relevant to industry in that it provides empirical data suggesting where hyperlinks should be placed within common, hypertext-supported documents. Unfortunately, today system designers have to largely rely on their own experiences when configuring the layout of hypertext documents. This often leads to inefficient layouts, which may result in an overall decrease in search efficiency and user satisfaction. This study is one step in the process of providing the information needed to make layouts more useful and efficient.