I am very confuse that How many words should an article have?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by JashLee, Dec 31, 2009.

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    Some great articles directory said that an article should have minimum 250 to 400 words and some says 500 to 700 words. I want to know that Exactly how many words we should use in an article. Please suggest me and give me best answer.
     
    JashLee, Dec 31, 2009 IP
  2. sydzapp

    sydzapp Well-Known Member

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    Try not to limit your articles to a specific number of Words. There is no specific limit but article can range anywhere between 250 - 700 words. If you're going to have an article more than 800 words, break it into two and post them separately after a gap of two days. This advice is if you're planning to post the articles in your blog.

    If you need to post them to directories, try to keep the word count low as it will save you time and give you the required backlinks. Instead of submitting one 799 word article on the same topic, post 2 350 word articles on different topics but the same niche.
     
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    bigcat1967 Active Member

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    I think EZA & GoArticles require only 250 words. It's best though you put more than that in there.
     
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    it depends how many words you want to write, but make sure the keywords density is not overload to the article or it will consider spam
     
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    Requirements are usually at 250 or so, but in all honesty, try to aim for 500 words minimum. There is not too much that you can fit into an article at 250 words that will be of intrest. The most words you have, the more chances you have of using your keywords, lets put it that way. :)
     
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    Write articles for humans, each directory is different. If your article sounds great at 400 words, don't submit it to the article directories that require 500+.

    This really shouldn't be so complicated, like much of SEO there is no easy answer.
     
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    the best number of words is 500. This number s not too long or too short. i submit my articles which are of 500 words. Maintain the quality of article else there is no point writing articles and submitting them.
     
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    just keep focus on keyword density in your article rather than the total number of words.
     
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    Hello Friend,

    250 words are required in article submission.
     
    rimple, Jan 2, 2010 IP