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
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Reading
Average Reading Speed: WPM by Age, Grade and Content Type
Adult reading speed is usually 200-250 WPM. See age and grade benchmarks, content-type ranges, and practical reading-time guidance.
May 20258 min read
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Writing
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be?
Get the direct answer fast: ideal cover letter length is 250-400 words. Includes job-type ranges and a built-in checker.
May 20256 min read
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Readability
Flesch-Kincaid Formula: Free Calculator + Step-by-Step Guide
Understand the formulas, see worked examples, and use a live scorer to calculate Reading Ease and Grade Level instantly.
May 20259 min read
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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
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SEO
Ideal Word Count for SEO: What the Data Actually 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
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