Add link to iframe

Question

How do I add a link to external iframe?

<iframe id='abcdef' name='abcdef' src='http://externaldomain.com?id=99' framespacing='0' frameborder='no' scrolling='no' width='960' height='60'>
    <a href='http://anotherexternaldomain.com' target='_blank'>
        <img src='http://externaldomain.com?pic=99' border='0' alt='' />
    </a>
</iframe>

This is external ads which is put inside my website. I want to add a link to this iframe in order to track the impression and number of click

Is there any way to use with jQuery perhaps? Thank you!

you may find this useful: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/2381336/detect-click-into-iframe-using-javascript — Igor, Dec 20 '12 at 05:09

score 2 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 20 '12 at 04:57

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You can't.

The iframe's content is whatever its src tells it. You might be able to proxy the ad and track the clicks, but usually ad providers will track clicks for you.

Side-note:

with jQuery perhaps?

There is nothing jQuery can do that cannot be done in plain JavaScript. If JS can't do it, neither can jQuery.

answered Dec 20 '12 at 04:57

Niet the Dark Absol

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But my company wants to track the clicks also. Is there anyway perhaps? – nemuroito Dec 20 '12 at 05:02
Nope. Just because your company wants it doesn't mean it's possible. – Niet the Dark Absol Dec 20 '12 at 05:03

score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 20 '12 at 08:23

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Anyway i've thought a way to add link. I'm using an overlay div with absolute position to cover the iframe entirely so the iframe is behind the div. Thanks anyone who has helped me :)

answered Dec 20 '12 at 08:23

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