javascript menus no good?

[warby1212]

Hi,

I read a thread about a week ago but didn't have time to ask something. Peple were saying you shouldn't use javascript to insert menus into a page because search engines can't see them. What shouldI use then? I use javascript because you can change all the menus for a site in one spot. Am I on the wrong track?

Cheers Sephen

warby1212 or "Steve". Way away in Australia

 

[Wullie]

Hi mate,

A search engine reads the source of the page, so no scripts are executed for them.

If you want to keep it easy for updating, use a server-side language and have the menus in a template file.

Hope this helps

Wullie

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The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. - John Maxwell

 

[warby1212]

Thanks, by server side language you mean asp, php etc don't you.

cheers Stephen

warby1212 or "Steve". Way away in Australia

 

[Wullie]

Hi mate,

ASP, PHP, Coldfusion, SSI etc etc. Any one of these can include template files.

Hope this helps

Wullie

http://www.freshlookhosting.com

http://www.tutorial-world.com

http://www.freshlookdesign.co.uk

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. - John Maxwell

 

[NigeW]

SSI uses .shtml file extensions - this would be the simplest solution and probably the cheapest in respect of hosting costs as you may need to pay more for other server side languages that commonly use databases for storing data.

Cheers

Nigel Wilson
"kiwi-kid"

http://www.potentialunlimited.co.nz