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Practical guides on word counts, reading time, and writing for search.

Word count guides · 6 min read

How Many Words Should an Essay Be? Lengths by Type and Level

Typical word counts for high school, college, and graduate essays, plus how to hit a target length without padding.

July 28, 2026

Reading time · 5 min read

Why reading time estimates use 200–250 words per minute, how speaking time differs, and when to adjust the numbers.

July 14, 2026

SEO writing · 7 min read

A practical look at keyword density, why 1–2% is a guideline rather than a rule, and how to check your draft.

June 30, 2026

Word count guides · 4 min read

Current character limits for meta titles, descriptions, social posts, and ad copy, with practical trimming advice.

June 11, 2026