Hiding text with <script>

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by hovesh07, May 24, 2009.

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    Hi All,

    Is it safe to assume that text inside a <script> section will not be seen by Google or the other search engines?
     
    hovesh07, May 24, 2009 IP
  2. gamemerlin

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    Yes the search engines will ignore anything inside SCRIPT tag. As a general rule they will not count text that cannot be seen visually by a person.
     
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    I can't see the point of hiding text inside a script!
     
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    hovesh07 Well-Known Member

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    The text is set in Jaascript variables and written with a document.write command.

    Why someone would hide? Here's a couple reasons:
    1. Create a JS scroller or some other text effect.
    2. Hide text to affect "keyword stuffing"
    3. Bury a known affiliate link that Google may not like
     
    hovesh07, May 24, 2009 IP