"Removed a section on accessibility from the JavaScript SEO basics documentation. The information was out of date and not as helpful as it used to be. Google Search has been rendering JavaScript for multiple years now, so using JavaScript to load content is not 'making it harder for Google Search'. Most assistive technologies are able to work with JavaScript now as well."
"Create pages for users, not just search engines. When you're designing your site, think about the needs of your users, including those who may not be using a JavaScript-capable browser (for example, people who use screen readers or less advanced mobile devices). One of the easiest ways to test your site's accessibility is to preview it in your browser with JavaScript turned off, or to view it in a text-only browser such as Lynx."
Google removed a section titled 'Design for accessibility' from its JavaScript SEO basics documentation. The section advised testing sites with JavaScript disabled and viewing them as text-only to identify content difficult for Google to index. Google stated the information was outdated because Google Search has rendered JavaScript for multiple years, making JavaScript-loaded content fully indexable. Additionally, most assistive technologies now work effectively with JavaScript. The removed guidance suggested designing for users without JavaScript-capable browsers, including those using screen readers or less advanced mobile devices, and recommended testing accessibility through text-only browsers like Lynx.
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