jQuery – Add a _blank Target Attribute to PDF Links
Depending on the browser being used and its settings, a PDF link may open by default in the same tab/window. But jQuery can change that behavior.
jQuery – Create a Print Page Button
Using jQuery, a “print page” link can be created on the page which will open the browser’s print dialog box when clicked.
jQuery – Add a nofollow to Specific Sets of Links
You may have a set of links setup to outside sources or even as affiliate links. jQuery can be used to automatically set those links to nofollow for SEO.
jQuery – Create a Reload Page Button
Using jQuery, a “reload page” link can be created on the page which will allow the user to reload the page when clicked.
jQuery – Disable a Text Link
There are times where you may want/need to disable a text link or set of links on your sites temporarily using jQuery.
jQuery – Hide Specific Elements Until the Page has Loaded
There are times when you only want specific elements of your site to show AFTER the page has finished loading. For instance, a heavy hero-image section.
jQuery – Smooth Scroll to a Page Anchor
Using the jQuery animate() method, a link clicked can smoothly scroll down (or up) the page to a page anchor.
jQuery – Smooth Scroll Back to Top Button
Some sites place a smooth-scrolling, back-to-top button in the lower, right-hand corner of the site so the user can get back to the page top easily.