How do you fix thin content?
Here’s a rundown of the most actionable things you can do to fix thin content and improve your website SEO:
- Identify a relevant keyword to refocus the post.
- Satisfy the search intent of that term.
- Cover the topic as completely as necessary.
- Add relevant stats or links to supporting content.
- Remove unnecessary ads and CTAs.
What counts as thin content?
Thin content is on-page content that has little or no value to the visitor. This means content that is automatically generated, unhelpful affiliate content, content that has been stolen from other sites, or content on doorway pages.
Do you kill the tags on your WordPress blog?
WordPress tags — the topic you’re here to learn about — is a method of categorization that appeals to both readers and search engines. For those of you who can’t sit still long enough to read a full article, the brief answer to this articles’ main question is no, definitely don’t kill the tags on your WordPress Blog.
Where do I find the categories and tags on my blog?
You’ll find them on the right-hand side under the ‘Document’ settings. You can also go to Posts » Categories and Posts » Tags to add new categories and tags. For more about the process of adding categories and tags, check out our explanations of What is a category? and What is a tag? for help and guidance.
Are there pros and cons to tag articles in WordPress?
The pros are that when and if you tag articles correctly and display them properly it will take readers a few seconds to find the content they are looking for, rather than search through your content in frustration and then leave. All of this is reason to keep tags, not kill them.
What happens if you publish thin content on your website?
Publishing thin content on your website can damage your brand’s image, prevent readers from taking action, and cause search engines to lose trust in your brand. But what is thin content, exactly?