What's the Ideal Length for an Article?

What’s the Ideal Length for an Article?
Find out what research says about the perfect length
Matthew Royse
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Mar 17, 2021
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Photo by Ono Kosuki from PexelsHow long should your blog post be? How many words is the sweet spot when it comes to the length of your article? How long should it take you to write an article?
When you plan your content, one of the things you need to think about is how long it should be to maximize its impact…
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