Hiding links with negative margins/ padding

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by local-realtor, Jun 26, 2007.

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    Yes I have a few links I am hiding with negative spacing and so far the SE's haven't picked up on it.

    I am curious though if other people are still using this or if they have been burned?

    Share your thoughts
     
    local-realtor, Jun 26, 2007 IP
  2. poksa

    poksa Banned

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    #2
    have you configure it through your CSS Style sheet?
     
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  3. kelsheikh

    kelsheikh Peon

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    I have been definitely burned by hiding links. As soon as a saw my site drop off of Google and Yahoo. I examined cache and noticed that the SE saw picked up on the hidden links which is against the rules and i had to fix and plead my case to get back on there.
     
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    local-realtor Guest

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    #4
    Right now they are just inline styles.
     
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    lukazs Well-Known Member

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    It's one of common SEO rules - Not to hide links. Search engines sooner or later will remove your indexed pages.
     
    lukazs, Jun 26, 2007 IP