How do I hide keywords?

Kory Lidstrom

I don't want keywords visible. I don't want to erase them -- I still want them there so that they help people searching -- I just don't want them visible. How do I do this?

denisegoldberg

If you're asking to not show the keywords under the photos in smugmug-style galleries, see Remove the Keywords Section.

--- Denise

Kory Lidstrom

Hey Denise, thanks for the reply. Can't count how many times you've helped me over the years -- you're a legend in these parts!

Anyhow, where do I input the code? I knew on old SM, but I'm still getting used to new SM and don't know where to actually enter that code.

denisegoldberg

Kory Lidstrom wrote: »

Anyhow, where do I input the code? I knew on old SM, but I'm still getting used to new SM and don't know where to actually enter that code.

I usually put the code in my theme.

• Customize...
• Content and Design
• Click Theme
• Click the wrench on active theme
• Click Advanced tab
• Scroll to the bottom
• Click the Edit button next to Custom CSS
• Add your code

An alternative would be to drag a CSS content block onto Entire Site and add the CSS there.

• Customize...
• Content and Design
• Click Entire Site
• Under Add Content Blocks, open CSS and HTML section
• Drag a CSS content block onto your site
• Add your code

--- Denise

Kory Lidstrom

It worked. You. Are. The. Best.

denisegoldberg

Kory Lidstrom wrote: »

It worked. You. Are. The. Best.

Thank you - I'm glad I was able to help!

--- Denise

pabloconrad

denisegoldberg wrote: »

Thank you - I'm glad I was able to help!

--- Denise

Does hiding the keywords affect SEO?

Hikin' Mike

pabloconrad wrote: »

Does hiding the keywords affect SEO?

In the context of "SmugMug Keywords", I don't think it's going to affect it. I don't like the word 'keyword'. I think the term 'tags' are more appropriate. SEO-wise it's best to add a title and description on each image.

FWIW, keywords like metadata keywords are not used by most search engines.

Doug_C

Worked great for me too Denise and I thank you.

I've maybe missed something though as the keywords still appear when I click on an image to go full screen.

Any thoughts?

Hikin' Mike

@Doug_C said:
Worked great for me too Denise and I thank you.

I've maybe missed something though as the keywords still appear when I click on an image to go full screen.

Any thoughts?

Add this to your theme's CSS:

.sm-lightbox-keywords {
    display: none;
    }   

Doug_C

Thank you so much Mike - all sorted and I'm a happy bunny.

Great that the more knowledgeable share their expertise.