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Google improves indexing Flash pages

Started by EricFriedman · 1 year ago

Image via WikipediaAlthough they claimed it was possible in the past Google has now stated they are indexing and crawling Flash content in a new and improved way.
We’ve improved our ability to index textual content in SWF files of all kinds. This includes Flash “gadgets” such as buttons or menus, self-contained Flash websites, and everything [...] ... Continue reading »

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AdamSinger
1 year ago

I'm still not a fan of flash. Flash sites can't be viewed on iPhones or mobile devices, they take time to load, you need a special plugin...

Even *if* they claim to be SEO friendly, I still think that php and html sites will rank higher. I just am not a fan of flash as a platform for most websites and see them as "second tier" to other platforms. They are useful for showcasing, say a new real estate website or something full of pictures and graphics but I dont like them for small business websites.

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EricFriedman
1 year ago

I think flash pages will have their day. Now that they are crawlable I
expect to see a lot of innovation in this space. I agree with you on all
counts - but I feel like flash integration into a site will no longer be
frowned upon by programmers and designers.

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drewryonline
1 year ago

It is a profound pleasure to know Google is now indexing flash pages. So I guess that means I can go through now with my deam of building a flash website and have it indexed pretty well....:-)

http://www.ShawnDrewry.com

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