on-page-content-depth

name	on-page-content-depth
description	Use when deciding how deep to go on a page. Depth = comprehensive coverage, not just word count.

On-Page Content Depth

Content depth = covering the topic comprehensively, not padding word count. Top-ranking pages average 2,000+ words on commercial keywords but quality > length.

Depth markers

Comprehensive content has:

1. Multiple sub-topics covered (H2s)
2. Concrete examples + data
3. Visual content (images, charts)
4. Internal links to related deep-dives
5. External citations
6. FAQ section (for AI search)
7. Author expertise signals (byline, bio)
8. Update date and freshness

Word count guidance

Commercial keywords ('best card grading service'): 2,000-4,000 words Informational keywords ('how to grade a card'): 1,500-3,500 words Quick-answer keywords ('how long PSA takes'): 800-1,500 words Product pages: 500-1,500 words (with feature lists)

Don't pad — fewer words of higher quality outrank padded long-form.

Topic comprehensiveness check

Compare your content to top 10 ranking pages:

1. Pull all subtopics covered by competitors
2. List ones you don't cover
3. Evaluate which to add
4. Verify your unique angle still differentiates
5. Update content to cover missing topics

Where this fits in the X3 empire

Content depth standard for CardPrepAI articles.