{"id":4559331,"date":"2024-09-13T18:56:01","date_gmt":"2024-09-13T13:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/?p=4559331"},"modified":"2024-09-17T19:38:28","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T14:08:28","slug":"blog-post-length","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-length\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideal Blog Post Length: How Long Should It Be for SEO?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><style>.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#f1f2ff;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee{position:relative;}.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee:not(.specificity){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);border-left:4px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4559331_1908f7-ee inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32\"]{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:0px;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32\"]{display:flex;gap:0.25em;align-items:center;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32\"] .kb-adv-heading-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette1-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading4559331_2312a0-32\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-ic_glass kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M3.5 0c-1.93 0-3.5 1.57-3.5 3.5s1.57 3.5 3.5 3.5c.59 0 1.17-.14 1.66-.41a1 1 0 0 0 .13.13l1 1a1.02 1.02 0 1 0 1.44-1.44l-1-1a1 1 0 0 0-.16-.13c.27-.49.44-1.06.44-1.66 0-1.93-1.57-3.5-3.5-3.5zm0 1c1.39 0 2.5 1.11 2.5 2.5 0 .66-.24 1.27-.66 1.72-.01.01-.02.02-.03.03a1 1 0 0 0-.13.13c-.44.4-1.04.63-1.69.63-1.39 0-2.5-1.11-2.5-2.5s1.11-2.5 2.5-2.5z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-md-font-size\"><strong>How long should a blog post be for SEO?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For SEO, the ideal blog post length ranges from <strong>1,500 to 2,500 words<\/strong>. However, it&#8217;s more important to prioritize delivering valuable and relevant content to your audience rather than focusing solely on hitting a specific word count.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, I\u2019ll show you an actual formula for the ideal blog post length.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll also cover a TON of important stats you should know about when deciding <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/tools\/word-counter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"39443\">word count<\/a> requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s begin.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{margin-bottom:50px;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;box-shadow:5px 7px 0px 2px var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette4, #2D3748);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list .kb-table-of-contents__entry:hover{color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id4554693_802e39-c0 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{border-top:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-right:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-bottom:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);border-left:2px solid var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Ideal Blog Post Length?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While there isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all answer, most blog posts that perform well in terms of SEO and engagement typically fall between <strong>1,500 to 2,500 words<\/strong>. However, finding the perfect length depends on several factors, including your <strong>industry<\/strong>, <strong>content type<\/strong>, <strong>target audience<\/strong>, and <strong>topic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_15632d-bd kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_c24c52-31 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_c24c52-31\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Industry:<\/strong> In some sectors, longer articles tend to attract more backlinks and social media shares, while others may thrive with concise, impactful posts.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_f7da66-4b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_f7da66-4b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Content type:<\/strong> Certain types of content, like how-to guides or tutorials, naturally require more depth, but adding unnecessary length can harm performance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e67196-3c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e67196-3c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Target audience:<\/strong> Your readers\u2019 preferences matter. Advanced professionals often expect comprehensive, detailed content, while general audiences may prefer shorter, easily digestible reads.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_8dcffa-83 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_8dcffa-83\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Topic:<\/strong> Broader topics typically demand longer posts to cover important subtopics, examples, and FAQs comprehensively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the key is to balance thoroughness with reader expectations, ensuring that your content is both informative and engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ideal Blog Post Length for Different Content Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To determine the optimal word count for your blog post, let\u2019s explore the ideal length for various content types based on their specific goals and audience expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Content-Type<\/th><th>Recommended Length<\/th><th>Reason<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Regular blog posts<\/strong><\/td><td>1,000-2,500 words<\/td><td>Informational blog posts that target specific topics need to rank well by attracting more backlinks and social media shares.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pillar pages<\/strong><\/td><td>3,000+ words<\/td><td>Pillar pages cover a broad topic extensively. They require a higher word count to sufficiently explain subtopics and concepts.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>&#8220;How-to&#8221; and &#8220;Ultimate&#8221; guides<\/strong><\/td><td>1,500-2,500 words<\/td><td>How-to guides are just like regular blog posts, but they require more &#8220;meat&#8221; in the form of actionable instructions and valuable tips.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Case studies<\/strong><\/td><td>500-1,500+ words<\/td><td>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2597880\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4363\">medical industry<\/a>, the widely-accepted standard in terms of case study length is only between 500-1,500 words. This can be longer for more advanced topics as long as providing and interpreting data remains the top priority.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Press releases and announcements<\/strong><\/td><td>300-400 words<\/td><td>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/small-business-network\/2014\/jul\/14\/how-to-write-press-release\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4364\">The Guardian<\/a>, press releases should be kept short at 300-400 words. These articles shouldn&#8217;t contain extra information that has nothing to do with your announcement.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>News articles<\/strong><\/td><td>600-1,000 words<\/td><td>Similar to press releases, news articles must also be concise and direct. However, there should be enough context to help readers understand your report.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also observable discrepancies in content lengths across industries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clearvoice.com\/resources\/word-count-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4365\">ClearVoice study<\/a> involving over 100 million articles, there&#8217;s a strong preference for shorter content across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, more than 60% of articles in the following niches are only <strong>300-600 words:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_b53dbf-09:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_b53dbf-09 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16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Consumer Electronics<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_9a166f-12 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_9a166f-12\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 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0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Legal<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_9f17d8-d3 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_9f17d8-d3\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Pets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, a considerable chunk of publishers in the literature, business, cybersecurity, parenting, mental health, and real estate industries lean towards articles <strong>between 600 and 3,000<\/strong> words long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Word count trends in major industries\" class=\"wp-image-4560806\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source: ClearVoice.com<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the word count ranges above are just suggestions. Ideally, your content length falls within the recommended range, but it&#8217;s important to ensure <strong>every content section provides value to your audience<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your content&#8217;s final word count could be less or more than the recommended range. The priority is to ensure you meet your audience&#8217;s expectations and help accomplish their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re concerned about the SEO implications of word count, here&#8217;s something to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Word Count a Ranking Factor?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First of all, Google repeatedly stated that they don&#8217;t consider word count as a ranking factor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is doubled down by the <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/blog\/2022\/08\/helpful-content-update\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4366\">Google helpful content update<\/a>, which rolled out in late 2022.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the update, &#8220;helpful content&#8221; pertains to content that provides a <mark><strong>satisfying experience to users<\/strong><\/mark>. This doesn&#8217;t include unhelpful content that prioritizes search engines, such as unrelated content that targets trending keywords for the sake of gaining SEO traction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Content sections added for the sake of reaching a target word count\u2014without providing useful, valuable information to readers\u2014will also be tagged as unhelpful content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s why shorter content is often better for tackling simple questions or problems. 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ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e2c55b-e2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e2c55b-e2 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e2c55b-e2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e2c55b-e2 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e2c55b-e2 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_6d4c1a-39 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_6d4c1a-39\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Longer articles lead to higher dwell time. <\/strong>Producing long-form, captivating content encourages readers to spend more time on your site. This, tracked simultaneously with &#8220;scroll depth,&#8221; lets you gauge your audience&#8217;s level of interest in your content.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_790796-27 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_790796-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Comprehensive posts help increase conversion rate. <\/strong>Long articles that address every question and uncertainty in the minds of potential leads can generate more conversions. You&#8217;ll have more legroom to explain the benefits, promote a special offer, touch on customer pain points, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_5d7814-79 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_5d7814-79\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>More in-depth articles provide more internal link opportunities. <\/strong>High-level articles that cover multiple, relevant subtopics let you add more internal links. This helps spread link equity or &#8220;link juice&#8221; throughout your blog, which can elevate the rankings of multiple pages.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Longer Blog Posts Get More Backlinks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, longer articles tend to <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-to-get-backlinks\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26769\" data-lasso-id=\"4367\">get more backlinks<\/a> than short-form content.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/content-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4368\">study<\/a> suggests that articles with 3,000 words and above get an average of four referring domains\u2014twice as many as 1,000-word articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Connection between word count and referring domains\" class=\"wp-image-4560819\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Backlink count, in turn, is a proven SEO factor\u2014especially if the backlinks are from authoritative, high-traffic referring domains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Longer Blog Posts Get More Shares?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer content may also help you get more social media shares, but it depends on your industry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Data from <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/marketing\/seo-social-media-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4369\">HubSpot<\/a> reveals that <strong>articles with 2,500 words and higher <\/strong>get the most social media shares.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Word count compared with average social shares\" class=\"wp-image-4560820\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-2-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A separate <a href=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/word-count-impact-performance\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/neilpatel.com\/blog\/word-count-impact-performance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4370\">study<\/a>, however, shows that word count doesn&#8217;t affect social shares in niches like engineering, eCommerce, insurance, and real estate. In fact, the data suggests that articles in these industries simply aren&#8217;t shareable no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Longer Blog Posts Have Higher Quality?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking at the big picture, there&#8217;s a strong correlation between content length, quality, and engagement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you care about content quality, the <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-long-to-write-a-blog-post\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4560663\" data-lasso-id=\"4371\">longer you spend writing<\/a> and polishing every piece. And the longer content development takes, the more words eventually get published.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A study on <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/how-often-should-you-blog\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4372\">blog posting frequency<\/a> revealed that bloggers who spend <strong>6+ hours<\/strong> on each content are more likely to report great results. The same goes for <strong>36% of bloggers<\/strong> who publish posts with <strong>3,000 words or more<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3.png\" alt=\"Bloggers who report great results based on word count average\" class=\"wp-image-4560822\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-3-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Really Optimize Posts for Search Engines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than worrying about word count, here are other proven SEO tips you should focus on instead:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_05b624-66 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e10af1-3a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e10af1-3a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Looking for viable long-tail keyword ideas. <\/strong>Find and target long-tail keywords with decent search traffic and a reasonable keyword difficulty rating.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_3dab92-97 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_3dab92-97\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Understand search intent. <\/strong>Analyze keyword search intent and understand whether your content should be informational, commercial, or transactional.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_d3d74a-bf .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_d3d74a-bf\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Use a topic cluster strategy. <\/strong>Create a pillar page for the main topic and add internal links to more detailed posts that cover subtopics.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_6ca6ad-05 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_6ca6ad-05\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Build natural backlinks through guest posts. <\/strong>Naturally build backlinks by <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/guest-blogging\/\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"6409\">submitting guest posts<\/a> to authoritative websites in your industry.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_de6006-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_de6006-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 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kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Publish original data and visualize them. <\/strong>Create link-worthy content by conducting your own research, case study, survey, or interview to obtain original data and visualize them using charts.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, blog post length isn&#8217;t everything in a winning content strategy. However since a high word count is usually tied to comprehensive, valuable content, there are plenty of stats that establish content length as a measure of quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blog Post Length Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some of the top statistics regarding blog content length you should know in 2025:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The average length of Google&#8217;s top 10 results is <strong>1,447 words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/backlinko.com\/search-engine-ranking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4373\">Backlinko study<\/a> concluded that the average word count of Google first page results is roughly 1,447 words. This number is in line with the recommended word count ranges of regular blog posts and &#8220;how-to&#8221; guides.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2.&nbsp; Blog posts in 2025 are <strong>55.4% longer than in 2014<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another study published by Orbit Media revealed that the average blog post length in 2025 is 1,427. This is 55.4% longer than the average word count in 2014 (808 words) and 11.7% longer than articles in 2020.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Blog posts are getting longer\" class=\"wp-image-4560823\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-4-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Only <strong>14% of bloggers <\/strong>commit to 2,000-3,000 words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Orbit Media&#8217;s research also shows that only 14% of bloggers regularly publish 2,000-3,000 words per article. On the contrary, 61% of all bloggers publish 500-1,500 words on a regular basis.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Percentage of bloggers who consistently write 2,000-3,000 words per post\" class=\"wp-image-4560824\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-5-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. There&#8217;s a strong correlation between <strong>word count and traffic <\/strong>in articles up to <strong>2,000 words<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data from <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/blogging-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4374\">Ahrefs<\/a> indicates a strong correlation between word count and traffic, but only up to 2,000 words. This correlation weakens and reverses in longer articles.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Extremely long articles with <strong>7,000 words get 1.5 times more shares <\/strong>and <strong>4 times more traffic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.semrush.com\/blog\/anatomy-of-top-performing-articles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4375\">Semrush study<\/a> involving 1.2 million articles with 300-7,000 words shows a strong connection between length, shares, and traffic. Based on the findings, posts with 7,000 words and higher generate 4 times more traffic and 1.5 times more shares than the average blog post.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Content length based on average unique pageviews\" class=\"wp-image-4560825\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-6-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The key takeaway from these stats is, longer words let you increase the <strong>upper limit <\/strong>of your content&#8217;s traffic potential. But in the age of search intent, giving readers what they need should still be your top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increasing Word Count the Right Way<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your goal is to give readers the best experience possible, follow the steps below to create long, meaty articles while providing a satisfying experience:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Calculate a baseline word count target&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the average word count of the top 10 results for your target keyword. This is your baseline or initial target word count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you want to create a post using the focus keyword \u201chow to remove eye bags.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top 10 results consist of listicles and guides that help searchers accomplish their goals.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Calculating a baseline target word count using Google results\" class=\"wp-image-4560826\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-7-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p id=\"mb-content-box\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: If the top 10 results include videos from YouTube, just add \u201c-youtube\u201d to your search query. That should tell Google that you don\u2019t want anything with the word \u201cYouTube\u201d on the SERP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is to calculate the average word count for all these pages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a spreadsheet app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/sheets\/about\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4376\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Sheets<\/a> to list down the word count of each article and easily calculate the average.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter the word count values under one column, then click on an empty cell and select <strong>\u2018Average\u2019<\/strong> from the \u201cFunctions\u201d menu.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Google Sheets average function\" class=\"wp-image-4560827\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-8-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Lastly, select all of the word count values you added earlier. Press \u201c<strong>Enter\/Return<\/strong>\u201d on your keyboard to get the average word count.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Google Sheets calculated average word count\" class=\"wp-image-4560828\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-9-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Borrow subheading ideas from the top results&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To make sure you reach (and exceed) your target word count while creating helpful content, take inspiration from the top 10 Google results for your subheadings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compile a list of all relevant subheadings that you consider adding to your post. From there, structure an outline that covers all or most of the subheading ideas in a logical order.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A more efficient way to do this is with a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/best-ai-content-writing-tools\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4556773\" data-lasso-id=\"4377\">SEO writing assistant<\/a> like <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/go\/surfer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4378\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"Surfer\">Surfer<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Surfer Content Editor comes with everything you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-post-structure\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4379\">build a solid content structure<\/a>. In addition to a target word count and keyword suggestions, it also provides outline ideas based on the top search results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-1200x1200.png\" alt=\"Surfer Outline builder tool\" class=\"wp-image-4560829\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10.png 1200w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-10-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Focus on reader retention&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After hitting your ideal word count, review if your draft is dense with valuable information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a handful of surefire strategies that will help you write longer posts without making them \u201cfluffier.\u201d Below are some of my go-to tactics:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_e4e1bf-06 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_8a0ca9-d9 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_8a0ca9-d9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Add a Table of Contents. <\/strong>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crazyegg.com\/blog\/why-users-leave-a-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"6410\">15-second rule<\/a>, you only have 15 seconds to show visitors that you have what they need. Adding a table of contents ensures visitors know what to expect as soon as they land.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_fc186e-37 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_fc186e-37\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Embed YouTube videos. <\/strong>You don&#8217;t need to produce your own videos to use them on your blog and capture your audience&#8217;s attention. YouTube makes it easy to embed video content in your posts even if you don\u2019t own them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e5087e-9f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_e5087e-9f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Publish related content. <\/strong>After publishing a post, plan a series of related posts that are relevant to the current topic (planning a topic cluster strategy is the best approach for this). Add a &#8220;You Might Also Like&#8221; list at the end or weave in &#8220;Related&#8221; blog post links while providing a bit of context.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_88ad2b-b2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_88ad2b-b2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Create a &#8220;Frequently Asked Questions&#8221; section<\/strong>. To give readers a truly enriching experience, insert a FAQ section into your post and address every concern they might have regarding the topic. You can identify relevant questions by checking &#8220;People Also Ask&#8221; suggestions on Google, researching question-based keywords, and using suggestions from a tool like Surfer.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_d0c1f6-07 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_d0c1f6-07\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Prepare your own checklist of content quality requirements. <\/strong>Build a checklist of requirements to ensure the quality of every single piece you create. For your reference, I&#8217;ve memorized <a href=\"https:\/\/masterblogging.com\/blog-content-writing-tips\/\" class=\"1\" data-lasso-id=\"6411\">over 100 content writing tips<\/a> that I observe every time I write.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Ensure that the reader\u2019s needs are met<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always remember that users can only have one out of three possible search intents:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:22px;color:var(--global-palette1, #3182CE);}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items4559331_bce057-c7 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_3e00f5-fd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-4559331_3e00f5-fd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check-circle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 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