Thin Content Detector

Thin content refers to web pages that provide little to no value to users. Google and other search engines look for content that actually helps people, and thin content fails to do that. It can take several forms.

• Pages with very few words that don't cover a topic in any real depth.
• Automatically generated content that reads like gibberish or doesn't make sense.
• Doorway pages created just to rank for specific keywords without providing useful information.
• Scraped or copied content from other websites.
• Affiliate pages that are basically just product listings with no original commentary or value.

Google's Panda algorithm update specifically targeted thin content, and sites with lots of low-quality pages can see their rankings tank across the board.

There's no magic number that works for every situation. The "right" word count depends on what you're trying to accomplish and what your competitors are doing.

That said, here are some general guidelines based on what tends to perform well.

• Blog posts and articles should usually aim for at least 1,000 to 1,500 words to cover a topic properly.
• In-depth guides and pillar content often perform best at 2,000 to 3,000 words or more.
• Product pages can be shorter, but should still have enough content to help users make a decision - usually 300 to 500 words minimum.
• Landing pages vary widely, but the content should match the complexity of what you're offering.

The key is to write as much as you need to fully cover the topic. Don't pad your content just to hit a word count, but don't leave out important information either.

This thin content detector analyzes your content across multiple factors that search engines use to evaluate quality.

• Word count and content length relative to typical standards for web content.
• Sentence and paragraph structure to check for proper formatting.
• Keyword usage and density if you provide a target keyword.
• Content depth indicators like the presence of lists, examples, and detailed explanations.
• Readability metrics to make sure your content is accessible to your audience.
• Unique word ratio to detect repetitive or padded content.

The tool gives you a score and specific recommendations so you know exactly what to improve.

Fixing thin content usually means either improving it or removing it entirely. Here's how to approach it.

• Add more depth by including examples, case studies, data, and detailed explanations.
• Answer related questions that your readers might have about the topic.
• Include original research, insights, or perspectives that readers can't find elsewhere.
• Add visuals like images, charts, or videos that help explain your points.
• Consolidate multiple thin pages on similar topics into one comprehensive guide.
• For pages that can't be improved, consider removing them or setting them to noindex.

The goal is to make every page on your site genuinely useful to the people who land on it.

Yes, but it depends on the context. Some topics genuinely don't need 2,000 words to cover properly. If someone searches for "what time is it in Tokyo" they don't need an essay - they need a quick answer.

Short content can rank well when it fully satisfies user intent, provides accurate and helpful information, and comes from a trusted source on the topic.

The problem comes when content is short because the creator didn't put in the effort, not because the topic is simple. Search engines are pretty good at telling the difference.