Hidden Text w/ Java Script _ Is it Bad?
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Just came across an article that stated that Google is looking negatively at sites that attempt to hide text or use javascripts to expand text on websites. We are about to launch our new website and believe we are using this technique but im not certain if what we are doing will hurt us. Our website tends to be a little heavy on the text so used a "read more" scrpit that will expand when clicked on. Three sections that use this on the new website
Take a look and let me know your thoughts
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That's right. If the design hides content but there's a proper button to expand it (and legible for spiders) you don't worry at all.
If you are trying to hide content on purpose, yes, might be penalized.
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I assume you're concerned with the heading "what clients say about us?"? It certainly won't hurt you, however this text may not be indexed or ranked within Google. Since the nature of the content is testimonial related, it won't make a great difference either way. As I mentioned, Google is not penalising sites that hide content if done properly, and with good intention (not spam). They just don't take into account the hidden content when positioning a website in the SERPs.
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