Is Google crawler read PDF files?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Marissa Dsilva, Mar 11, 2014.

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    Hello friends,

    I think to do Pdf submissions, but can i submit same pdf file in multiple website?
    Is Google crawler read PDF files content?
    Please give me suggestions what should i do.
     
    Marissa Dsilva, Mar 11, 2014 IP
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    competent123 Notable Member

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  3. malteseo

    malteseo Active Member

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    Google does crawl and index pdf files, but they usually don't rank that well (could be for various reasons though).
     
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    Jim4767 Prominent Member

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    Yes, I have a number of old PDF files still in Google's index.
     
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    Thank you for you reply.
    Is the PDF file helpful for seo rank keywords in SERP?
     
    Marissa Dsilva, Mar 11, 2014 IP
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    You can use anchor text or direct links to your site from the pdf files for seo purpose
     
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