Writing for the Web: A Guide to Text Analysis
Whether you are writing a blog post, a university essay, or a tweet, knowing the length and structure of your text is crucial. This tool goes beyond simple counting; it provides deep insights into the readability and optimization of your content.
SEO & Word Count
For Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content length matters. While Google doesn't have a hard rule, studies show that comprehensive articles often perform better.
- Blog Posts: Typically aim for 1,500+ words to cover a topic thoroughly.
- Product Descriptions: 300-500 words is usually sufficient to describe features without boring the user.
- Meta Descriptions: Must remain under ~160 characters to avoid truncation in search results.
Social Media Limits
Platform Limits
X (Twitter): 280 characters.
Instagram Captions: 2,200 characters.
LinkedIn Posts: 3,000 characters.
Optimization Tip
Use our tool to ensure your message fits before you paste it. Use the "Characters" metric to track your usage against these hard limits.
Understanding Readability
Our tool uses the Automated Readability Index (ARI). This formula calculates the US grade level required to understand the text based on characters per word and words per sentence.
Aim for Grade 6-8: For general web content, you want your text to be easily understood by a wide audience. If your score is "College Level," try shortening your sentences and using simpler words.