Noindex playground · Minimum 26-page doctrine

Service-area pages should be helpful, not doorway spam.

This page links to specific city pages and explains the general South Bay and Peninsula testing area in honest, non-duplicated language.

Staging only. This page is part of the 26-page test build. Do not move to a live customer domain without explicit Mark GO.

What this page needs to prove

Local relevance

City pages include unique local planning context instead of copied doorway text.

Service match

Each city page links back to real service pages so the visitor can choose the right path.

Careful claims

Local pages avoid pretending an office, crew, or license exists unless verified.

26-page doctrine rule

This test site now uses 26 meaningful PHP pages. Each page needs a distinct purpose, helpful content, and internal links. Thin placeholders do not count.

Questions homeowners ask

Why does this test site have 26 pages?

A rich local-service site needs enough structure to cover services, cities, questions, process, and contact flow without relying on thin duplicate pages.

Can these pages go live as-is?

No. They are noindex staging pages. A live site still needs approved business details, real photos, verified claims, and final Mark GO.

What makes a page count as meaningful?

It needs a distinct intent, useful content, internal links, and a real purpose for visitors. CSS, XML, image files, and thin placeholders do not count.

Pre-live gate

Check mobile layout, phone links, contact flow, visible FAQ, sitemap inclusion, and noindex removal only after explicit approval.

Review contact flow