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## ASP.NET AdRotator Target Property The `Target` property of the `AdRotator` control is used to get or set the target window or frame where the advertisement's URL should be opened when the ad is clicked. --- ## Definition and Usage When a user clicks on an advertisement displayed by the `AdRotator` control, they are redirected to the URL specified in the advertisement's configuration file (usually an XML file). The `Target` property determines how and where this destination URL will open (e.g., in a new browser tab, the same frame, or a parent frame). --- ## Syntax ```asp ``` ### Property Values | Value | Description | | :--- | :--- | | `_blank` | Opens the destination URL in a new window or tab. | | `_self` | Opens the destination URL in the same frame or window where the ad was clicked (Default). | | `_parent` | Opens the destination URL in the parent frameset. | | `_top` | Opens the destination URL in the full body of the window, removing all frames. | --- ## Code Example The following example demonstrates how to set the `Target` property of an `AdRotator` control to `_blank`, which ensures that clicking the advertisement opens the advertiser's website in a new browser tab. ### ASPX Page (Default.aspx) ```asp <%@ Page Language="C#" %>

``` ### Advertisement File (Ads.xml) The `AdRotator` control reads advertisement details from an XML file. Below is a sample configuration file: ```xml ~/images/banner1.jpg https://www.youtip.co Visit YouTip for Developer Tutorials 80 Education ``` --- ## Considerations 1. **Global vs. Individual Targets**: The `Target` property on the `` control acts globally for all ads defined in your XML file. If you need different target behaviors for different ads, you will need to handle the redirection programmatically using the `AdCreated` event. 2. **SEO and User Experience**: Setting `Target="_blank"` is highly recommended for advertisements. This ensures that users do not leave your website entirely when they click on an external ad. 3. **Pop-up Blockers**: Modern browsers generally allow `_blank` targets when triggered by a direct user click, but always ensure your site's design accounts for potential pop-up blocker behaviors in strict environments.