Writing tips &
word count guides

Practical articles on writing, readability, SEO content length, and getting the most from your words.

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Writing Tips
How Many Words Should a Blog Post Be?
The ideal blog post length for SEO in 2025 — what the data actually shows and how to decide the right length for every post you write.
April 20258 min read
Reading
Average Reading Speed: Words Per Minute by Age
How fast do people actually read? Average reading speeds by age group and content type — and how to calculate reading time for any piece of writing.
April 20257 min read
Writing
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be?
Most cover letters are too long. Here's the ideal word count, structure, and length for a cover letter that hiring managers will actually read.
April 20256 min read
Readability
What Is the Flesch-Kincaid Readability Score?
The Flesch-Kincaid score explained in plain English — what it measures, how it's calculated, and what score you should be aiming for.
April 20257 min read
SEO
Ideal Word Count for SEO: What the Data Shows
Does writing more words help you rank on Google? We look at what the research actually shows — and why padding is worse than being concise.
April 20258 min read