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    • BobGW
      BobGW last edited by BobGW

      Hello,

      I've got a high traffic site I'm building. Is 20 articles enough to start or should I start with 40 or 60 to not flop? I've got good internal linking. I've got:

      3 10X articles
      17 cornerstones

      so far.

      Worked hard so far. Do I launch? or wait for 40? 60? I know thousands is best. Competitors have much more.

      Thank you,

      Bob

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      • generlinkcanada
        generlinkcanada last edited by

        @BobGW said in How many pages for a new site for Google to sink it's teeth into:

        Hello,
        I've got a high traffic site I'm building. Is 20 articles enough to start or should I start with 40 or 60 to not flop? I've got good internal linking. I've got:
        3 10X articles
        17 cornerstones
        so far.
        Worked hard so far. Do I launch? or wait for 40? 60? I know thousands is best. Competitors have much more.
        Thank you,

        You’re in a great position to launch with the 20 articles you have, especially with 3 10X articles and 17 cornerstone pieces. Quality matters more than quantity, and your focus on strong internal linking and content depth is key. While competitors may have thousands of articles, your strategy should be to launch now and continue adding high-quality content consistently. Don’t wait for 40 or 60 articles—start now, monitor performance, and grow from there. Quality content combined with a consistent content plan will help you succeed over time. I fyou still confuse learn more

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        • BobGW
          BobGW last edited by

          Thank you for your replies. Is there anything else besides internal linking, 50 first links, and on-site SEO that I need to keep in mind that's out of the normal ballpark?

          Thank you.

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          • yenoh
            yenoh last edited by

            "I’d recommend focusing on building quality content first. For example, my soccer online games website, which started with just a few detailed articles on online soccer games, soon grew to include game reviews, player stats, and strategy guides. This variety attracted more traffic and helped us rank higher. It's not just about quantity, but relevance and regular updates. Once you have a solid base, gradually increase your content, just like we did, and consider adding backlinks to boost authority over time."

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            • yenoh
              yenoh last edited by

              @BobGW said in How many pages for a new site for Google to sink it's teeth into:

              Hello,
              I've got a high traffic site I'm building. Is 20 articles enough to start or should I start with 40 or 60 to not flop? I've got good internal linking. I've got:
              3 10X articles
              17 cornerstones
              so far.
              Worked hard so far. Do I launch? or wait for 40? 60? I know thousands is best. Competitors have much more.

              "I’d recommend focusing on building quality content first. For example, my soccer online games website, which started with just a few detailed articles on online soccer games, soon grew to include game reviews, player stats, and strategy guides. This variety attracted more traffic and helped us rank higher. It's not just about quantity, but relevance and regular updates. Once you have a solid base, gradually increase your content, just like we did, and consider adding backlinks to boost authority over time."

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              • synergy1243
                synergy1243 last edited by

                For a new website, it's ideal to have at least 10-20 well-optimized pages to help Google crawl and index effectively. Consistent content updates and quality pages improve visibility in search results over time.

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                • xoximog80
                  xoximog80 @BobGW last edited by

                  @BobGW

                  20 well-optimised articles with good internal linking and a mix of 10X and cornerstone content is a solid start! Quality trumps quantity, especially for a new site. If your articles are highly valuable and target relevant keywords, Google can begin indexing and ranking your site effectively.

                  I think you don’t need to wait for 40 or 60 articles. Focus on publishing consistently post-launch while promoting your existing content to build authority. Competitors may have more, but even a smaller site can compete with exceptional content and strong SEO practices.

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                  • Aylinjerjeez
                    Aylinjerjeez @BobGW last edited by

                    @BobGW said in How many pages for a new site for Google to sink it's teeth into:

                    Hello,
                    I've got a high traffic site I'm building. Is 20 articles enough to start or should I start with 40 or 60 to not flop? I've got good internal linking. I've got:
                    3 10X articles
                    17 cornerstones
                    so far.
                    Worked hard so far. Do I launch? or wait for 40? 60? I know thousands is best. Competitors have much more.
                    Thank you,
                    Bob

                    Hi Bob,

                    20 articles with good internal linking is a solid start, especially with 10X and cornerstone content. You can launch now and continue adding more articles over time. Focus on quality and consistency, and you’ll build up traffic as you grow. Good luck!

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