Javascript and spiders

maritimer · 10-20-2005, 03:19 PM

I`m thinking of using a javascript browser sniffer, mainly because I want to use a fixed photo banner at the top of my page. The page in question is stretchable for all resolutions, but I need the sniffer script so it will switch between the different size banners.

My worry is, would adding javascript to my pages cause any problems with spider trying to index my content? Would the spiders get stuck? Sorry if that sounds noob

Lupine1647 · 10-20-2005, 05:26 PM

Robots will just skip the Javascript.

nsj · 10-29-2005, 08:14 PM

Is it true that it's better to store js code in separate files to improve SEO? Why?

Lupine1647 · 10-29-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nsj

Is it true that it's better to store js code in separate files to improve SEO? Why?

No, Robots just skip it so why does it make a difference? Some people like to keep it in a seperate file to cut down on the actual page size and for easy updating if they use the same code on multipule pages.

markhutch · 10-29-2005, 10:36 PM

Google has posted on their own blog and other places that they are on the lookout for Java Script tricks by webmasters. I would recommend finding another way to made your page look good for all who visit. If your code looks like a trick you could be punished even if you were not trying to do anything wrong.

10-20-2005, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
maritimer Noogle Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Javascript and spiders I`m thinking of using a javascript browser sniffer, mainly because I want to use a fixed photo banner at the top of my page. The page in question is stretchable for all resolutions, but I need the sniffer script so it will switch between the different size banners. My worry is, would adding javascript to my pages cause any problems with spider trying to index my content? Would the spiders get stuck? Sorry if that sounds noob

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10-20-2005, 05:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lupine1647 Elite Googler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,065 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Robots will just skip the Javascript.

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nsj Junior Googler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jamaica Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Is it true that it's better to store js code in separate files to improve SEO? Why?

10-29-2005, 10:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
markhutch Googler Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 66 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Google has posted on their own blog and other places that they are on the lookout for Java Script tricks by webmasters. I would recommend finding another way to made your page look good for all who visit. If your code looks like a trick you could be punished even if you were not trying to do anything wrong.

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