Official statement
There is no word count limit imposed by Google. For category pages, a few sentences are generally sufficient to provide context. If product names are clear, additional text is often not necessary.
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- □ Why do high-traffic pages have a greater influence on Core Web Vitals?
- □ How does Search Console truly reflect real user behavior?
- □ Are Subdomains and Subdirectories Truly Equivalent for SEO Strategy?
- □ Should you worry about partial duplicate content for SEO?
- □ Should you really link to the original sources of duplicate content for SEO?
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Why is Google treating your e-commerce category pages as duplicate content?
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TL;DR
Google does not set a word limit for e-commerce category pages. A few sentences are often enough. If product names are clear, additional text may be unnecessary.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Google impose-t-il une limite de mots ?
Non, aucune limite n'est imposée par Google.
Du texte additionnel est-il toujours nécessaire ?
Pas nécessairement. Si les noms de produits suffisent, évitez d'alourdir la page.
Doit-on toujours suivre les conseils de Google ?
Pas aveuglément. Adaptez selon la performance de votre site et votre secteur d'activité.
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