Official statement
Using text-overflow:ellipsis can be viewed as hidden text and is not recommended. The truncated text remains indexable and may appear in search results, but users cannot see it, leading to a poor experience. It's advisable to ensure consistency between mobile and desktop displays.
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TL;DR
Google discourages text-overflow:ellipsis as it creates hidden text that is invisible to users. Even though it can be indexed, it negatively impacts user experience. It's better to achieve consistency between mobile and desktop.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Est-ce que text-overflow:ellipsis nuit au SEO ?
Possible, car cela masque du contenu aux utilisateurs tout en l'indexant, perturbant l'expérience utilisateur.
Google pénalise-t-il réellement cette pratique ?
Google déconseille cette pratique, mais aucune pénalité concrète n'a été documentée. Le risque repose principalement sur l'expérience utilisateur.
Comment savoir si mon contenu est masqué ?
Utilisez des outils de prévisualisation et testez sur plusieurs appareils pour voir comment le contenu s'affiche réellement.
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