Official statement
HTML link elements (<a>) without HREF attributes act like buttons. Googlebot doesn't click on these elements, so it can't access content that is only revealed after interaction. Use real links with HREF to make content discoverable.
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- □ Why do links without HREF hinder Google's indexing?
- □ Does the no-index tag really prevent Google from crawling your pages?
- □ Why does Google index blocked pages by robots.txt?
- □ How does Google view window.history.pushState in terms of SEO?
- □ Is it true that the mobile validator isn't always reliable for your URLs?
- □ Does mobile compatibility really have a significant impact on your SEO?
- □ How can CDNs disrupt your site's mobile display?
- □ Is it true that JavaScript-loaded content remains invisible to Googlebot?
- □ How can you ensure that every URL in your SPA is properly indexed by Google?
- □ How Does the Compatibility of the Beacon API with the WRS Influence Your SEO Tracking?
- □ How can you ensure that content beneath the viewport is acknowledged by Google?
- □ Are Google’s Testing Tools Truly Reliable for SEO?
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(5 years ago)
⚠ A more recent statement exists on this topic
Why Does Googlebot Ignore 'See More' Buttons in JavaScript?
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TL;DR
Googlebot doesn't click on HTML buttons, making the content inaccessible. Use <a> tags with HREF attributes to ensure Google discovers all your content.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Googlebot peut-il interagir avec du JavaScript ?
Non, Googlebot ne clique pas sauf si les éléments sont explicitement intégrés via HREF.
Les boutons HTML ont-ils un impact sur l'indexation ?
Oui, les boutons limitent l'accessibilite du contenu aux robots si l'indexation dépend d'un clic.
Puis-je tester comment Googlebot voit mon site ?
Utilisez des outils comme Google Search Console pour voir exactement ce que Googlebot peut explorer.
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