Does shortened version of paragraph affect SEO
- Aug 9, 2017
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It's generally just read as normal content, though trying to hide a few thousand words via a 'read more' css toggle will probably raise a few bot eyebrows. CSS is a lot easier for bots to parse and understand in comparison to Javascript.
- Oct 18, 2008
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Google will index the hidden content also but it will not consider it with the same weight in ranking as like the other content, so it is good that always the hidden content is also valuable to the user and relevant.
- Jun 25, 2015
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Hiding content with fancy tricks like "Read More" buttons might not help your website rank better on Google because Google might not pay much attention to hidden stuff. It's better to keep things straightforward and make sure all your important content is visible from the start.
- Mar 9, 2009
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Yes, Google can consider content hidden by CSS for ranking but its impact may be limited compared to visible content.
- May 4, 2010
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Google can see content hidden by CSS, but they value what users see right away more. Make sure your important info is visible or easily accessible for better ranking.
petersonpol
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- Jul 23, 2012
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Yeah... unless you are a major newsagency they can hide content behind login. They are treated differently.
- Mar 2, 2021
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Shortened versions of paragraphs may omit important keywords or context that search engines use to understand the content and determine its relevance to user queries.