Does using margin-left: -9999px still get noticed by search engines?

Discussion in 'CSS' started by SoftCloud, Feb 24, 2007.

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  1. #1
    I was just thinking, if I add a div tag wrapped around a load of content and change it's properties to 
    margin-left: -9999px
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    would a search engine (eg; Google or Yahoo! or MSN Search) pick up the content???
     
    SoftCloud, Feb 24, 2007 IP
  2. frankcow

    frankcow Well-Known Member

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    #2
    yes, they would
    they're not just picking up on-screen content

    although, Google can read css, so they may catch you
     
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    Aragorn Peon

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    Add the code in a separate file and place it in a directory. Make the directory inaccessible to spiders using a robots.txt file. And then everything will be fine :).
     
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  4. SoftCloud

    SoftCloud Well-Known Member

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    Hmmm... actually thats a great idea. :p
     
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    Clive Web Developer

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    Could you share the plan with us?
    What is it that you are trying to keep away from spiders?
     
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    Nah, i'm just thinking on a keyword-flooded bit on the site - that obviously is being hidden off the site. :)
     
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