What is ideal article length that you like to read

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by xtrashots9, Oct 15, 2012.

  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I am collecting data for my next article, I need your input for it.

    What should be ideal length of an article according to you.

    1- Less than 100 words
    2- 400 - 500 Words
    3- 500 - 600 Words
    4- 600 - 800 Words
    5- 800+ words
    6- Length doesn't matters.

    Kindly share your personal opinion.......

    I''' publish an article with this data on my blog very soon. You can check what others think about it
     
    xtrashots9, Oct 15, 2012 IP
  2. kickmoko

    kickmoko Active Member

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    Hi,

    It depends on how much information you can gather and put it on your website. Actually for me length does matter. Just make sure that it is worthy to read otherwise, your post will just like a junk on them.
     
    kickmoko, Oct 15, 2012 IP
  3. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    #3
    Length doesn't matter (the ladies will likely disagree with this). That said, it's pretty hard to convey a message in less than 100 words.
     
    dcristo, Oct 15, 2012 IP
  4. Duncan101

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    Depending on how well the content is written, and how compelling the content is generally I like 600 - 800 words. I rarely get all my thoughts out when writing a post with less than 500 words; unless I feel lazy!
     
    Duncan101, Oct 22, 2012 IP
  5. yeplan

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    Ideal length of an article according to me '' 400 - 500 words ''Qualified and informative..
     
    yeplan, Oct 22, 2012 IP
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    I would prefer less than 200..
     
    nufox, Oct 22, 2012 IP
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    ninjamtlt1 Active Member

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    A good length is 200-400 words for me, any longer and I lose focus easily lol :)
     
    ninjamtlt1, Oct 28, 2012 IP
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    bbrian017 Well-Known Member

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    I enjoy an article anywhere from 400 - 500 words. I don't have much of an attention span.
     
    bbrian017, Oct 28, 2012 IP
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    JyeP Active Member

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    I prefer 800-1000, I like detailed informative articles.
     
    JyeP, Oct 28, 2012 IP
  10. Narendrakumar

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    #10
    For an aritcle 400-500 words are sufficient.
     
    Narendrakumar, Oct 29, 2012 IP
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    hmmm... i dont want to say length doesnt matter because it does, for me..... id rather read 200-400 word article that has all the things i'd like to know that 1000-word article, which 50% of it is just fillers....
     
    TravisO, Nov 2, 2012 IP
  12. Clove

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    I also would say between 400 and 500 depending on your writing style. If you can make a worthwhile post in less than 200 words, more power to you, if you go more than 800 words, unless it is about information I am really in need of, I'd lose interest. But I'm no pro, just a new blogger.
     
    Clove, Nov 7, 2012 IP
  13. karan1149

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    #13
    500-600 words is ideal for me, but if I get interested in the topic I could read thousands of words without getting bored. On the other hand, many prefer short and sweet.
     
    karan1149, Nov 8, 2012 IP
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    I'd say 600 - 800 Words is ideal length of an article. It also depends on the topic of article.
     
    rockyshah90, Nov 9, 2012 IP
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    chisamdesigns Well-Known Member

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    I will go for a 300-400 words. Maximum up to 500 words.:)
     
    chisamdesigns, Nov 9, 2012 IP
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    #16
    600-800 words with 3-5 keywords with 7-12% keyword density.
     
    diziadvice, Nov 11, 2012 IP
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    500 words is best for a mediocre article if its good it could be elaborated on till infinity
     
    pyanari, Nov 12, 2012 IP
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    #18
    500 words is a good one.
     
    bestwriter, Nov 14, 2012 IP
  19. aamir.alvi3

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    Honestly speaking, it depends on what I am reading and for what I am reading. Even 1000 words don't hurt as long as reading experience is pleasant and informative.
     
    aamir.alvi3, Nov 14, 2012 IP
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    It isn't the length that matters when writing. It's the quality of the work. Ask yourself if you got all the information across to the reader in the article. If you didn't - maybe it should be a-bit longer. Also, make sure the articles are mistake free. If you're trying to gain long-time readers than simple grammar mistakes are critical.
     
    Rsto95, Nov 14, 2012 IP