{"id":54696,"date":"2024-07-03T12:17:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T12:17:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/?p=54696"},"modified":"2024-07-03T12:17:49","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T12:17:49","slug":"how-long-should-a-blog-post-be","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Should A Blog Post Be For SEO (2024): Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blog posts are one of the most effective ways to attract and engage audiences including prospects. Apart from keyword research and creativity, it demands one more thing- \u201cword length.\u201d Talking of word length, one of the most asked questions while preparing blog posts is- \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long should a blog post be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?\u201d. If you too are grappling with this question, this post will clear all your doubts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ideal length of a blog post is not something that can be answered with a digit just like that. Although long-form blogs have a higher chance to rank, there isn\u2019t any thumb rule for this. In short, how long a blog post should be for SEO depends on several factors including your target audience, search intent, and content relevancy. In this post, we\u2019ll decode what exactly should be the length of your blog post, what factors impact it and how.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#How_Long_Should_A_Blog_Post_Be_Decoded\" >How Long Should A Blog Post Be: Decoded<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#What_Should_Be_The_Length_Of_An_Effective_Blog_Post\" >What Should Be The Length Of An Effective Blog Post?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#Key_Elements_Search_Engines_Look_For_In_A_Blog\" >Key Elements Search Engines Look For In A Blog<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#How_To_Analyze_The_Ideal_Blog_Post_Length_For_SEO\" >How To Analyze The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#1_Target_Audience\" >1) Target Audience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#2_Search_Intent_Keyword\" >2) Search Intent Keyword<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#Other_Related_Factors_Determining_Length_Of_A_Blog_Post\" >Other Related Factors Determining Length Of A Blog Post<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#Different_Lengths_Of_Blog_Posts\" >Different Lengths Of Blog Posts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#How_Is_Long-Form_Content_Better_For_SEO\" >How Is Long-Form Content Better For SEO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#1_How_Many_Words_Should_My_Blog_Post_Be\" >1. How Many Words Should My Blog Post Be?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#2_Do_Long_Form_Blogs_Perform_Better\" >2. Do Long Form Blogs Perform Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#3_Is_A_500_Word_Blog_Post_Too_Short\" >3. Is A 500 Word Blog Post Too Short?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#4_What_Matters_More_Content_Length_Or_Quality\" >4. What Matters More Content Length Or Quality?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/how-long-should-a-blog-post-be\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Should_A_Blog_Post_Be_Decoded\"><\/span><b>How Long Should A Blog Post Be:<\/b><b> Decoded<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per HubSpot&#8217;s recent publication, the average ideal length of a blog content that ranks on the first page of Google is <\/span><b>2100 words.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, it depends. On what? On a lot of things that we\u2019re about to discuss in this blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, writing long-form blogs can fetch higher rankings and traffic. So one must curate around 1500-2000 words of blog content for search engines and readers. However, this figure is not for all the blog topics, keywords, and niches. A plethora of factors are there that are crucial to determining how long a blog post should be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While writing online content, especially blogs, and articles, people usually follow the \u201cshort span attention\u201d myth, according to which, people don\u2019t prefer reading long-form content, and are interested in only short and crisp information pieces. However, this is not always the case. Readers not only spend time reading but also engage with posts that provide them with the information they are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_Be_The_Length_Of_An_Effective_Blog_Post\"><\/span><b>What Should Be The Length Of An Effective Blog Post?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The workarounds of digital marketing and insights from data collected from past years can help you a lot in determining the exact length of a blog. But wait\u2026..cutting the chase for you, this blog provides you the summary of key findings:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>300-400 words:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Blogs of this length are usually seen on online conversation or discussion platforms. However, this word count is not considered appropriate from the SEO point of view.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>600-800 words: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an average standard length for optimized blog posts for sharing information, product descriptions, tips, etc. Rather than being educational or in-depth, these posts are curated to share pintsized content to engage with the audience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1300-2500: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This window of word count is primarily used for \u201cwhat is\u2026..\u201d or \u201chow to\u2026..\u201d blogs. These blog posts allow enough room to target multiple keywords, cover in-depth details on a topic, provide interlinking, engage readers to spend more time on the site and boost other SEO parameters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2700 and above:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Such a word count suits blogs with listicles, tables, or data insights on a particular topic. This allows making the content worth the value for readers and interested audiences. In addition, such a length can also improve the rankings of your blog if optimized with the right keywords.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Elements_Search_Engines_Look_For_In_A_Blog\"><\/span><b>Key Elements Search Engines Look For In A Blog<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search engines like Google have always been keen to deliver users the content pieces that answers to their search queries and is of value to them. In other words, more than the word count, Google is concerned about the following key aspects of content:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-54697 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-Long-Should-A-Blog-Post-Be1-1.png\" alt=\"How Long Should A Blog Post Be\" width=\"751\" height=\"351\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your content meet the search intent?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What value does the content provide to the readers?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your content provide original information, research, or insights?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your content free from any spelling or stylistic issues?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does your audience feel like they need to search again for the information after reading your content?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apart from these, many other questions and aspects are there, but as far as the length of the content is concerned, content relevancy and accuracy are the key factors. Let\u2019s discuss the factors connected with the length of a blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Analyze_The_Ideal_Blog_Post_Length_For_SEO\"><\/span><b>How To Analyze The Ideal Blog Post Length For SEO?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some blogs are as long as 1000 words, 2000 words, 3000 words, or 4000 words; but how to analyze the exact ideal length? To answer this, you need to know the return you\u2019re getting. This is to say, what are you expecting from your lengthy blog, or for what purpose do you want to use long-form blog content. There can be many possible answers to this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improved Traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More Social Shares<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in user time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leads via CTAs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Rankings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing your goals can help you a lot in deciding <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long should a blog post be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for SEO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, you can also pick top-ranking competitors, calculate the average blog post length they are using, and decide your blog\u2019s word count accordingly. This will give you an idea about what should be the minimum length of your blog post should be. For instance, here is the word count of top-ranking blogs on the keyword: \u201chow much instagram pay for 1000 followers in india.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-54699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mindmingles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/How-Long-Should-A-Blog-Post-Be3-1.png\" alt=\"How Long A Blog Post Should Be\" width=\"1234\" height=\"628\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The screenshot above clearly highlights that if you want to rank on the first page of Google, your blog post should at least be (&#8212;&#8211;) words. Again, content relevancy and quality are a lot more important facets in this regard. This all comes down to 2 key factors that are influence <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long should a blog post be:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Target_Audience\"><\/span><b>1) Target Audience<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining the target audience is a key factor that determines a blog\u2019s word count. For instance, if you\u2019re writing for researchers or experts who already have the idea and understanding of the basic topic but need detailed knowledge of a particular language. In such a case any detailed mention of the introductory topics should be avoided.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But in case your blog is directed towards beginners who need to know everything from details, mentioning baseline topics becomes inevitable. This is how assessing your target audience impacts the length of your blog.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Search_Intent_Keyword\"><\/span><b>2) Search Intent Keyword<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with defining the target audience, decoding keyword search intent is also crucial to determining the length of a blog post.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessing keyword search intent helps identify opportunities to answer the most searchable queries of the audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The writer can decide what to talk about in the blog and keep it to-the-point. For instance, a person searching for \u201chow to fix windshield glass crack\u201d is probably willing to come across some helpful posts mentioning fast or quick methods to fix the issue themselves at home; whereas, someone searching for \u201cbest windshield glass crack repair kit\u201d is looking for a listicle blog that speaks of features of certain product\/s from different brands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These two factors directly affect the word count of a blog post. Now that we\u2019ve discussed these, let\u2019s have a look at factors which indirectly impact the length of a blog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Related_Factors_Determining_Length_Of_A_Blog_Post\"><\/span><b>Other Related Factors Determining Length Of A Blog Post<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the facets that affect the length of a blog post:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Industry\/Niche<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The industry or niche you\u2019re writing for matters a lot in deciding the mainframe length of an article\/blog post. For instance, if you\u2019re writing for the healthcare industry or news (journalism), the length of content usually remains short, to the point, and precise. This can highly vary for different industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Keywords- long-tail vs short-tail<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The primary bridge between your content and the audience is keyword\/keyphrases. Now keywords are long-tail and short-tail, which directly make a difference to the legitimate intent of an article\/blog post and hence its length.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re targeting a short-tail keyword like \u201cwhat is digital marketing,\u201d you\u2019ll be required to create some lengthy content. Otherwise, long-tail keywords like \u201chow is shop pay different from paypal,\u201d will require crisp differentiation discussion in the content. Such keywords are used by an audience that is willing to get a direct answer\/process to their query rather than in-depth information. Remember that keyword stuffing would harm your blog rank negatively and thus natural integration should be opted for.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Lengths_Of_Blog_Posts\"><\/span><b>Different Lengths Of Blog Posts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This table will help you access <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how long should a blog post be<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on different type of blog formats:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Micro Content:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re writing content for micro blogging sites the content length should be short. Take Quora for example, a 200 words blog will do for this online discussion platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-500 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Update Articles:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Articles covering an update on any software or search engine algorithm, usually cover about the new upgrades, features and their implications which can be wrapped up in a concise manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 500-600 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Press Release: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These should be short and concise explaining about the product\/service launched.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 400-700 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>News Articles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Articles covering news are generally short and cover only the key instances and updates regarding a particular person, place or event, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 500-1000 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u201cHow To\u201d Blogs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to reading about procedures for a certain mobile function, household chores or applications etc. people usually prefer to-the-point information with value-providing content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1000-1200 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Informational\/\u201cGuide\u201d Blogs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content that demands covering a topic in-depth with its every related aspect, usually requires to be long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 1500-2700 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Cornerstone Content\/Pillar Pages:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Such posts can be lengthy depending on their keyword search intent. These are usually used to provide an overview of the complete topic and link it to the related pages.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Suggested Blog Length<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: 2700-3000 words<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Is_Long-Form_Content_Better_For_SEO\"><\/span><b>How Is Long-Form Content Better For SEO?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-form blog posts allow marketers to boost SEO and earn extra leverage. Here is how:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(a) Increases Reader Time On Page<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the key SEO metrics is reader time and engagement on a web page. Lengthy content has the potential to improve this metric as the reader stays on your page for longer. Consequently, this also brings down the bounce rate which improves a website\u2019s overall SEO score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(b) Enough Room To Discuss About Topic<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain topics require covering in-depth information, and long-form content is the best for them. They provide enough space to cover each and every related aspect of the topic and discuss them with the audience in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(c) Establish Authority &amp; Trust<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing an authoritative and trusted image is quite essential when it comes to search engine optimization. With writers around the globe providing long-form content, top-ranking blogs posts are the ones that aren\u2019t just making a muck of word count, but rather provide quality content with additional value and insights for readers. Long-form contents in the field of expertise like the healthcare industry that comply with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-E-A-T guidelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Google thus rank better.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>(d) Breakdown Of Information<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the cheesiest ways to present all the essential parts of a blog that can\u2019t be avoided from mentioning is to break them.\u00a0 In long-form content, writers can divide information into main headings and connected subheads conveniently. Readers are more captivated by content that is finely curated with proper research and delivered in an easy-to-understand manner.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>(e) Navigation Through Internal Linking<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-form posts help SEOs and writers to provide better navigation and redirection through internal linking. This keeps the readers engaged with a post, delivers the desired information, and boosts site authority by earnest division of content clusters and\/or pillar content pages. In addition, it increases user\u2019s dwell time on the site increasing its SEO score.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_Many_Words_Should_My_Blog_Post_Be\"><\/span><b>1. How Many Words Should My Blog Post Be?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on the niche you\u2019re covering, your target audience, and keyword search intent. Usually, blogs between 1500-2100 have a higher chance of ranking well on SERPs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Do_Long_Form_Blogs_Perform_Better\"><\/span><b>2. Do Long Form Blogs Perform Better?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although long-form blogs usually have a higher chance of performing, word count isn\u2019t the sole determining factor that decides how well a blog post will perform. Several other determinants affect the performance of a blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Is_A_500_Word_Blog_Post_Too_Short\"><\/span><b>3. Is A 500 Word Blog Post Too Short?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends on what kind of blog you\u2019re writing, which keyword you\u2019re using, what\u2019s the search intent and who is your target audience. If you\u2019re writing a blog for some news, update, or microblogging site, 500 words are more than enough.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Matters_More_Content_Length_Or_Quality\"><\/span><b>4. What Matters More Content Length Or Quality?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quality is an all-time winner in this race of length of a blog vs quality. So instead of spending all your time beating the bush around the calculation of word count, focus on content relevancy and provide useful and valuable information for the readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining the length of a blog post is no guesswork. It requires extensive research and analysis to depict which- longer or shorter posts work better when it comes to ranking, clicks, and conversions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nevertheless, there is no thumb rule to define the word count, it depends on several factors ranging from keyword search intent to target audience. 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