Content Hidden To Spiders..

Louis Raven · 02-23-2010, 09:49 AM

Hey guys,

I recently noticed my content is hidden to spiders (as if written in javascript) but I only use plain text/html and no image text. It originally was not hidden and I have many other blog using the same theme without a problem. I've disabled all plugins to NO avail.

Could someone please take a look at the source to see if I'm missing something please. I don't know what to look for that could be hiding the content to spiders?

Thanks,
Lou

The site in question is below
Socfx.com

Bruce Hearder · 02-23-2010, 10:05 AM

Hi Louis,

The problem with your site is that you have the "privacy" setting set to not allow search engines to spider your site.

In the admin menu, select Settings -> Privacy and change the settings. See image below for more details..

Once this is done, all should be good with your site again..

Hope this helps

Bruce

Louis Raven · 02-23-2010, 10:15 AM

Thanks Bruce but this was the first thing I checked

Louis

Bruce Hearder · 02-23-2010, 10:25 AM

Just to ask a dumb question, but why do you think your content is hidden from the spiders.

I see that google is reporting that you have 131 pages of content indexed by them, so they definitely are indexing your site.

bruce

Louis Raven · 02-23-2010, 10:28 AM

I believe my domain was a forum in a previous life which explains the indexed URL's. I have had my posts "spider-able" but I've done something this last month has has made an error and is hiding the content.

I use multiple spider viewing tools.

Louis

mojojuju · 02-23-2010, 11:26 AM

I think spiders are accessing your site just fine. You have a number of indexed pages in google. And google has cached your content.

This search engine bot simulator doesn't show any problems.

Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but from what I can tell everything looks ok. Google shows cached content from your home page from February 12th.

Louis Raven · 02-23-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mojojuju

I think spiders are accessing your site just fine. You have a number of indexed pages in google. And google has cached your content.

Hi, Yes from 12th of february the problem started. Honestly guys the content is invisible to spiders for some reason.

Can anyone spot Any visible reasons as to why in the source code?

Thanks,
Louis

CMartin · 02-23-2010, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis Raven

Hi, Yes from 12th of february the problem started. Honestly guys the content is invisible to spiders for some reason.

There's nothing wrong - Google shows your last 3 posts indexed (after February 12):

Code:

google.com/search?q=site:socfx.com&hl=en&sa=G&tbo=1&tbs=rltm:1 

When Metal & Animals Meet Photoshop | Socfx.com
22 Feb 2010

125×125 Advertise Here Banners | Socfx.com
20 Feb 2010

40+ Web Design Domain Names & Logos | Socfx.com
17 Feb 2010

Carlos

Louis Raven · 02-24-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMartin

There's nothing wrong - Google shows your last 3 posts indexed (after February 12):

Carlos

OK thanks anyway lol

I managed to get it fixed.. I hadn't specified width or height for my header image and that was covering the content somehow.

Louis

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Louis Raven Elite Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 2,876 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 211 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking	Content Hidden To Spiders.. Hey guys, I recently noticed my content is hidden to spiders (as if written in javascript) but I only use plain text/html and no image text. It originally was not hidden and I have many other blog using the same theme without a problem. I've disabled all plugins to NO avail. Could someone please take a look at the source to see if I'm missing something please. I don't know what to look for that could be hiding the content to spiders? Thanks, Lou The site in question is below Socfx.com
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Bruce Hearder Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 717 Thanks: 4 Thanked 182 Times in 138 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Content Hidden To Spiders.. Hi Louis, The problem with your site is that you have the "privacy" setting set to not allow search engines to spider your site. In the admin menu, select Settings -> Privacy and change the settings. See image below for more details.. Once this is done, all should be good with your site again.. Hope this helps Bruce
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Louis Raven Elite Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 2,876 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 211 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking	Re: Content Hidden To Spiders.. Thanks Bruce but this was the first thing I checked Louis
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Bruce Hearder Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 717 Thanks: 4 Thanked 182 Times in 138 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: Content Hidden To Spiders.. Just to ask a dumb question, but why do you think your content is hidden from the spiders. I see that google is reporting that you have 131 pages of content indexed by them, so they definitely are indexing your site. bruce
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Louis Raven Elite Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: United Kingdom. Posts: 2,876 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 211 Thanked 64 Times in 49 Posts Social Networking	Re: Content Hidden To Spiders.. I believe my domain was a forum in a previous life which explains the indexed URL's. I have had my posts "spider-able" but I've done something this last month has has made an error and is hiding the content. I use multiple spider viewing tools. Louis
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mojojuju Personal hygiene coach Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Potemkin Village Posts: 1,083 Thanks: 268 Thanked 377 Times in 254 Posts Social Networking	Re: Content Hidden To Spiders.. I think spiders are accessing your site just fine. You have a number of indexed pages in google. And google has cached your content. This search engine bot simulator doesn't show any problems. Maybe I'm misunderstanding something, but from what I can tell everything looks ok. Google shows cached content from your home page from February 12th.