Is word counts still important?
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Queen Heidi
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yes word count plays a vital role.. better u go with 1000+ words .
SuccessIsTheOnlyOption
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For example, I wrote a 830 word article and it has 300 different unique keywords in it. Is that variety fine or very poor in your opinion?
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Always look at your competition and work to answer questions fully. There isn't a 1 size fits all word count for SERPs
SuccessIsTheOnlyOption
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I checked out the competitors, it is a competitive product but blogs on the first page... Some of them have 300 words, some 700-800 and some 1000+ words article for it. My article is 830 words with 300 different keywords in total. Is there a way to learn or know how they made it to the first page exactly, like checking out and learning a bit about their off-page SEO methods...
dandan594594
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Word count has nothing to do with how well your article ranks, instead concentrate on answering the search query better than your competitors.
Research does show that longer content tends to rank better, but this isn't because of the length, it's because more research is usually required and covering the topic from every angle produces a more informative post.
It is possible for a short articles to answer the most important information in a condensed manner. Try digging in to what's already ranking for the term, and make a list of what aspects are being covered.
On page research, rather than simply looking at word count.
Research does show that longer content tends to rank better, but this isn't because of the length, it's because more research is usually required and covering the topic from every angle produces a more informative post.
It is possible for a short articles to answer the most important information in a condensed manner. Try digging in to what's already ranking for the term, and make a list of what aspects are being covered.
On page research, rather than simply looking at word count.
Writerly
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When it comes to review articles, word count is definitely important. The system is automated, meaning that algorithms have learned to “approve” texts within a certain length range. Just keep an eye out for your competitors, do what they do, and don’t stray too far. If you do, it will likely only work against you.
Yes, I am aware that what I wrote doesn’t seem particularly exciting, but that’s the way the game is played.
Yes, I am aware that what I wrote doesn’t seem particularly exciting, but that’s the way the game is played.
SuccessIsTheOnlyOption
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Can you answer my question I wrote above:
"I checked out the competitors, it is a competitive product but blogs on the first page... Some of them have 300 words, some 700-800 and some 1000+ words article for it. My article is 830 words with 300 different keywords in total. Is there a way to learn or know how they made it to the first page exactly, like checking out and learning a bit about their off-page SEO methods..."
Writerly
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Exactly? I would say, “no.” You would need access to every single piece of their metrics, some of which I would guess only Google has at this point. If it were possible to learn the ins and outs of each website’s success, then SEO wouldn’t be half as much of a guessing game.
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As it's highly competitive make sure your 1000 + words articles add great value to your visitors and i am sure you can outrank your competitors.
Pedro Leonardo
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Knowing your target word count can help you with outlining your story and planning your writing schedule