Help: Can't Create Anchor Text despite correct Format

hey BHW,using correct anchor text format,(can't post it yet), but it doesn't come out as anchor text but rather the lengthened HTML code. Aany help please?

Then you have incorrect syntax...

http://www.w3schools.com/tags/tag_a.asp

...is correct for HTML. Make sure you're not trying to create anchors in Bb code or wiki code, which both use different syntax.

http://www.blackhatworld.com/blackhat-seo/black-hat-seo/499970-understanding-link-building-diversity-anchor-text-profiles-post-penguin-videos.html

...the 5th/last video covers creating anchors in all 3 formats.

HTML Set Up:
<a href="http://www.rusticaltravel.com">Villas in Spain</a>


BBCode Set Up:
[ url=http://www.rusticaltravel.com]Villas in Spain[/url ] (remove the space before and after url)


Special IGN Code:
[link=http://www.rusticaltravel.com]Villas in Spain[/link]