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Why is eBay using iFrames?

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Why is eBay using iFrames?

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Separating user-generated content, such as item descriptions, from eBay content enables eBay to provide an extra layer of security. The separation will prevent users from submitting HTML that may interfere with how eBay works. Why are all my HTML links inside my item description opening in new browser windows? In order to provide a consistent and easy experience for all users, all HTML links inside the item description will be opened in a new browser window. These are not the same as pop-ups and will not be blocked by pop-up blockers. Will the iFrame in my item description affect my search engine standings and the marketing of my listings? eBay serves a non-iFrame version of your listings to search bots and all non-browser based requests, so search engine standings will not be affected. The same non-iFrame version of your listings will be served to users with browsers that do not support JavaScript. Why are my scripts only working inside the item description area? User-generated item d

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