diff --git a/src/hooks/sync-sites/use-sync-push.ts b/src/hooks/sync-sites/use-sync-push.ts
index 76a81f8fd..00a1084fe 100644
--- a/src/hooks/sync-sites/use-sync-push.ts
+++ b/src/hooks/sync-sites/use-sync-push.ts
@@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ export function useSyncPush( {
 					message:
 						response.error === 'Import timed out'
 							? __(
-									'A timeout error occurred while pushing the site. If this problem persists, please contact support.'
+									"A timeout error occurred while pushing the site, likely due to its large size. Please try reducing the site's content or files and try again. If the problem persists, contact support."
 							  )
 							: __(
 									'An error occurred while pushing the site. If this problem persists, please contact support.'