Optimizer theme – side widget "read more" link not working

you are quoting a WordPress.com tutorial which might not be fully applicable to a WordPress.org based site.

what is the result of the ‘read more’ link?
does the link show properly?
what happens if you click the link?

as this could be theme specific, consider to post in your theme’s forum at https://www.ads-software.com/support/theme/optimizer#postform

Thanks,

no result – nothing appears

I’m using <!–more read more–>

I’ve posted in theme also.