title: Handlebars.js and SEO
body: <p>I have read a great deal of discussions about javascript templating and Search Engine Optimization. Still, I haven't found a satisfying answer to the question (either poorly-documented or outdated).</p>
  
  <p>Currently I am looking into handlebars.js as a client-side template solution, because I love the possibility to create helper functions. But what about indexing for search engines? Does the bot index the generated content (as intended) or only the source with the ugly javascript pseudo-variables? I know that there are lots of threads going on about this matter but I feel that nobody does exactly know the answer.</p>
  
  <p>If engines like Google would not index these templates properly, why would one bother using this for public websites?</p>
  
  <p>Another question within this context: Is it possible to render Handlebar.js templates on server side and then present them onto the client side? Obviously to avoid all this SEO discussion.</p>