A thread over at Highrankings, details whether or not too much content could be detrimental to page or or website. For the most part it should not be a problem, content can be beneficial but is it useful? Thinkweb, a member at Highrankings, addresses some good points "you can have gigabytes of content, and yet miss the whole point of having a website". Additionally, another good question to consider: Have you ever grabbed a 5 inch instuction manual, when a 1/4 inch book would have done the trick?
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