Do Larger Or Smaller Web Sites Rank Better In Google?

Do Larger Or Smaller Web Sites Rank Better In Google?
A WebmasterWorld thread is having renewed discussion around an old debate on does the size of a web site matter in Google.

There is no doubt, the more pages you have on your web site, the more chances you have to rank for more keyword phrases. But that being said, does a web site that is larger have a better shot than a web site that is smaller to rank for competing terms? If they are both trying to rank for [blue widget] does having a larger site improve your ability to rank for such a term?

Author: Barry Schwartz