The most common content marketing question: how long should my articles be?
Recommended Lengths by Type
- News articles: 300–500 words
- Standard blog posts: 1,000–1,500 words
- SEO guides: 1,500–2,500 words
- Pillar content: 3,000–5,000 words
The Real Rule
Match your length to search intent. "What is CSS" needs 500 words. "Complete CSS grid guide" needs 3,000+.
Use our free Word Counter to track word count and reading time as you write.