Rubric signal lengthContent, 6 of 11
Page length
Word count in the main content (target 800–3000).
- Class
- Content
- Source
- Empirical GEO paper data
Why it matters for AI citation
Too short = thin; too long = engines truncate. Sweet spot is medium-long form.
How to fix it
If under 600 words, expand with examples + sub-sections. If over 4000, split into hub + spokes.
About the Content class
Whether the page actually answers the buyer query directly, completely, and in the right register. BLUF, query coverage, sub-question coverage, readability.
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