Google using hidden text on Gmail

Discussion in 'Google' started by 3Xguru, May 30, 2006.

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  1. #1
    I have just noticed this:
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    Just go to Gmail, hit Ctrl+A and look above the "Searcg The Web" button.

    It is a little hidden text:"If you are using a screen reader, you may wish to switch to basic HTMLfor a better experience."

    No comment:)
     
    3Xguru, May 30, 2006 IP
  2. hooperman

    hooperman Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Not sure what point you are making. Do you think the hidden text is an effort for google to trick itself?

    Hidden text isn't necessarily bad. Hidden text used to trick search engines is bad (IMO).
     
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  3. SoxFan

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    #3
    That's an accessibility link, similar to Skip to Content.
     
    SoxFan, May 30, 2006 IP
  4. vlasta

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    #4
    there is a difference between using hidden text to improve user experience and using it to stuff keywords...
     
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  5. T0PS3O

    T0PS3O Feel Good PLC

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    #5
    Considering GMail isn't indexed, it's not deceptive so no problem.
     
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  6. mavahntooth

    mavahntooth Well-Known Member

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    #6
    ban gmail from google? :D
     
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  7. anjanesh

    anjanesh Well-Known Member

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    #7
    This text doesnt seem to exist in FireFox ?
     
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  8. Stefan

    Stefan Well-Known Member

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    Nope I don't see it there either.
     
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    hextraordinary Well-Known Member

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    #9
    I don't see it in Firefox as well.
     
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  10. Stefan

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    Ah I guess only IE viewers can see it. Pfff...IE sucks.
     
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  11. 3Xguru

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    I'm not saying it's something bad, or that Google is trying to trick himself. It's just something i was not expecting to see on Google.
     
    3Xguru, May 30, 2006 IP