linkziel

Linkziel is a term used in computing and web technologies to denote the resource addressed by a hyperlink—the destination that is loaded when the link is activated. In German documentation and user interfaces, the phrase describes the target of a hyperlink, often shown as a field or property labeled 'Linkziel' in editors and CMS.

In technical terms, the linkziel is represented by a URL or a URI. It can be absolute (for example, https://example.org/page) or relative (such as /page.html), the latter being resolved against the base URL of the current document. A link may also point to a fragment within a document using a fragment identifier after a hash, e.g., #section, which designates a sub-resource inside the target.

In HTML, the linkziel is specified by the href attribute of anchor elements. Other technologies such as XML linking, wiki syntax, or content management systems refer to the same concept with equivalent terminology. The linkziel may be internal (within the same site) or external (outside the site).

In practice, users interact with the linkziel when clicking a link; the browser navigates to the destination, optionally honoring attributes such as target to open in a new window or tab. Good usability and accessibility practices advocate using descriptive link text that clearly conveys the destination, and avoiding ambiguous phrasing.

Security and privacy considerations include evaluating external link destinations and, when opening in new windows, using appropriate rel attributes to mitigate phishing and performance concerns. Overall, linkziel is a foundational concept in navigation, linking, and web architecture.