What is a deeplink?
A deeplink is a URL that directs users to a specific piece of content within a website or platform, bypassing the homepage and other navigation steps.
How do I create a deeplink to O'Reilly content for Walsh University?
To create a deeplink to O'Reilly content, you need to prepend the URL with Walsh University's specific prefix: https://go.oreilly.com/walsh-edu. This ensures that users are directed to the content through Walsh University's subscription.
What is the format for creating a deeplink?
The format is: https://go.oreilly.com/walsh-edu/[O'Reilly content URL]
Can you provide an example?
Certainly! Here’s an example of how to create a deeplink:
- Original O'Reilly URL:
https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/hands-on-machine-learning/9781492032632/?ar
- Deeplink URL:
https://go.oreilly.com/walsh-edu/https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/hands-on-machine-learning/9781492032632/?ar
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Find the O'Reilly content URL: Locate the URL of the specific content you want to link to on the O'Reilly Learning Platform.
- Add the prefix: Prepend
https://go.oreilly.com/walsh-edu to the beginning of the O'Reilly content URL.
- Combine the URLs: Ensure there are no spaces between the prefix and the content URL.
Why is this necessary?
Adding the prefix ensures that users access the content through Walsh University's subscription, allowing them to utilize the single sign-on (SSO) system for seamless access.
Who can use these deeplinks?
These deeplinks can be used by students, faculty, and staff of Walsh University who have access to the O'Reilly Learning Platform through the university's subscription.
Need more help?
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Brother Edmond Drouin Library.
