Page Word Count
Checks content density per page — thin pages (under 300 words) rank poorly.
What this check measures
We strip boilerplate (nav, footer, scripts) and count remaining body text. Flag pages under 300 words as "thin content" — Google often excludes them from the index entirely.
Why it matters
Thin content is one of Google's explicit "low-quality" signals. Pages under 300 words rarely rank; pages under 150 often get the "crawled, currently not indexed" status in Search Console.
How our audit detects it
Extract body text via a readability-style algorithm (skip nav/footer/script). Count words. Flag pages under 300.
Typical findings
- error_outlineLanding page with hero + 3 feature boxes = 120 words.
- error_outlineBlog stub published prematurely with only a title and 2 paragraphs.
- error_outlineProduct page with only specs table and no descriptive copy.
How to fix
Expand thin pages with real substance: context, examples, FAQs, use cases. Aim for 600+ words on content pages, 1500+ on pillar pages. AI can help draft, but human review is critical.
Frequently asked questions
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