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    Thin Content

    Thin content lacks depth or unique value. At scale, it can lead to poor indexing and weaker site-wide quality signals.

    Definition

    Thin content is content with insufficient depth or unique value to satisfy user intent. It’s not just “short”—it fails to answer questions, provide specifics, or differentiate from other pages. A lot of thin pages can reduce indexing and overall quality signals.

    Why it matters

    • Often deemed low quality, leading to poor rankings or no indexing
    • Dilutes topical authority and trust
    • Common pitfall in programmatic SEO

    How to implement

    • Add real value: sub-questions (FAQ), examples, steps, evidence
    • Build clusters with internal links to glossary/tutorials/tools
    • Merge or prune low-value pages to consolidate authority

    Related

    Tutorials
    Programmatic SEO

    FAQ

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