Adding target to window.location

Question

I would like to know if possible to add a target="_blank" to my java script code. I am trying to make it so opens in new window/tab

<script type="text/javascript">
$("#site").on('click', function(){
    window.location = "http://www.someone.com/";    
});
</script>

Answer 1

<script type="text/javascript">
$("#site").on('click', function(){
    window.open("http://www.someone.com/","_blank");
});
</script>

Example for reference

Answer 2

You should try with window.open("http://www.someone.com/").