Paragraphs/Tables for Content & SEO
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Hi
Does anyone know if Google prefers paragraphs over content in a table, or doesn't it make much difference?
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If we are talking about content in a table as a means of representing data. I believe Google won't care too much about how your content in presented, however, what will matter is how your users react to the layout.
As a rule of thumb, always go with what is best for the user. Ask yourself what is visually more appealing and easier to get your point across.
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