Avoid marketing copy on documentation and comparison pages.
- Avoid marketing copy on documentation and comparison pages2 cited sources1 category
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Why this matters
Developer audiences prefer honest, technical content; marketing copy reduces trust and rankings.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Audit existing docs and comparisons for marketing-heavy language.
- Rewrite content focusing on facts, structured tables, and objective assessments.
- Include balanced views acknowledging competitor strengths where relevant.
- Solicit developer feedback to ensure content is helpful and credible.
- Regularly review content to maintain technical accuracy and tone.
Watch for
Marketing-style comparatives lead to user bounce and poor SEO performance.
Definition of done
Documentation and comparison pages present factual, unbiased, and detailed information appreciated by users.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.