What post length is best for SEO?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mmm555, May 13, 2011.

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    Is there a length of a post/article that is best for SEO? 300 words? 500 words? 1000 words? 750 words? 1500 words? A mix?

    Thanks. :cool:
     
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  2. revium

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    Most people used to recommend 300-500 words, but after the recent Google Panda update there is a shift in the SEO industry thinking, so now many people are recommending longer articles in the 500-1000 words since Google now tends to put more of a premium on unique content. The more unique quality content you have on a page the better.
     
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    You can use between 500-1000 words for articles but some sites also take 400 words also.
     
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    LinkGenie Active Member

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    Longer article get more trust from users, so do search engines.
     
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    i think more than 400 words best for search engine
     
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  6. aishalal

    aishalal Greenhorn

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    Hey, article which contain 500 to 700 words is good for SE. as we know google panda there is more emphasis of fresh content.

    Thanks
     
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  7. faysal969

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    Length of article should be so that the visitor will rely on them. When any one read your article, he should get the complete satisfaction from that article. It should not be so short that the reader fill that some thing is missing. Beside this the article should not be so long that the reader fill boring while reading. Good article length may be 300 to 700.
     
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    An average of 500 words is good considering the content and how informative it is.
     
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    Don't think too much about SEO. Write enough content that is required to properly describe your article.
    Although a rough estimation may be about 500-1000 words.
     
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    imo your article should be a length which provides a good read.

    Of course try to get some meat and bones in there but remember the priority is a good read because a good read will be link bait.
     
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    Irfi0009 Banned

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    You can use between 500-1000 words for articles but some sites also take 400 words also.
     
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    There isn't actually a particular length but to be on the safe side, you should do between 300 to 700 words.
     
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    #13
    Minimum 400 to 500 words of content is best for seo.
     
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    400 - 600 words. Stick to 500 as an average. Don't write too little and do NOT write too much.
     
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    Thanks for the replies. I've now been trying to write longer articles. It takes more time and energy, but hopefully, it will be worth it. :)
     
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    SEO is important for the duration of the visitor's page ..
     
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    500 words is the best choice.
     
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    all of this is theorized. no one knows for certain what is an ideal post length. just be sure to aim for quality, and nothing too short, and you should be fine.
     
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    In my opinion the length of the article is an important element in the process of search engine optimization.But at the same time content plays a key role in making a good article.If your article contains unique content and more length then it will automatically attract lot of visitors.i think above 500 words is good for you in making a good article.
     
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    High quality content is important. To get the best results, the article should be 1,000 - 1,200 words and keyword optimized. The article should be fully optimized onsite.
     
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