use of <b> with an a href

Proper method to code

[glenng]

What format is correct when coding a link?

1) <b><a href="www.somethingdomain.com">anchor text</a></b>

2) <a href="www.somethingdomain.com"><b>anchor text</b></a>

Thanks for a response.

[ChadSEO]

glenng,

Both are valid. Personally, I use the <b><a></a></b> form because I like to avoid HTML in my anchor text for search engines - whether this actually makes a difference or not, I have no idea. Just my personal preference.

Chad

[glenng]

Chad,

Thanks for your response.

[D_Blackwell]

If you're using any CSS on the link, such as color: or font-size:, then easiest to switch <b> to font-weight:, and include it in the CSS instead.

I'm with ChadSEO in keeping it outside the <a>, though also don't know if it actually matters.

[glenng]

I am using regular old HTML.

Appreciate your input.