00:01 Word count doesn't matter for blog post traffic. 02:05 The length of a blog post correlates with social shares, backlinks, and organic traffic. 03:58 The right length of a blog post depends on the content. 05:32 Word count does not matter, what matters is conveying the main points effectively. 07:12 Word count doesn't matter as much as the quality of content. 08:57 Using video clips in blog posts is more effective than photos and words alone. 10:40 Adding unique value and perspective as bloggers by conducting research studies or collecting data 12:24 Applying concepts from staple posts to shorter posts for maximum value
After writing many articles on topics that I know a lot about, I have found that my newer websites are better. Why? Because I'm writing about something that I know nearly NOTHING about. So every article is basically me answering my own questions through research. As I write a new post the "but how does it work?" and "why is that?" questions pop into my mind and I have new topics to write and research about. If in the end I have become an expert, then the website will be great as well.
I tend to keep it between 1200 and 2200 words because 1200 tends to be plenty to fully answer a basic question, and over 2200 can become a run-on. I really don't set out to write any specific word count, it just works out that way.
I live in FL so I'm familiar with the "ice cream and shark" statistics and the connection is obvious when you think about it: summer activities. More people eat ice cream in the summer and more people go in the ocean in the summer. Before you worry about sharks though, falling coconuts kill more people every year than sharks do. Actually, more people die falling out of bed than die from falling coconuts.
Nowhere is safe! 😁 You’re absolutely right. Just because things correlate doesn’t mean that one causes the other. It’s one of the great logical blunders.
Hm. There's another factor to consider, though. More people might die from coconuts than sharks, but more people might be walking under coconut trees than swimming in shark-infested waters. Similarly, far more people sleep in raised beds than walk under coconut trees. I'm across the water in Cancun. Sharks don't come around here very often. No need to be scared of them. I do worry about coconut trees, though. I wouldn't relax under a coconut tree reading a book. I'd rather sit under a palapa. I tell me son the same thing. I have no idea if I'm being paranoid, but I'd never forgive myself if I let my kid be killed by a coconut.
This has always seemed obvious to me. If I’m writing an article I write to cover it too the best of my ability and the word count is just the word count. Some could be 1000 words and some could be 3000. I think the correlation with more traffic and larger post word count is probably covering the article properly but with excess fluff google isn’t interested in.
So if you're doing a listicle, does it matter if you write more things in your list than what's ranking in top ? like if someone has "top 10 hotels" how do you compete if not make a longer list
You make a list that more helpful. Is definitely include some of the same top things if they really are the top things, but give more helpful information about each one, and/or include things that aren’t as obvious as what’s in most top 10 lists.
Word count indeed matters significantly. Consider the competition on the first page for a keyword such as "how to start a blog," where competitors are publishing articles exceeding 10,000 words. The optimal length of a blog post depends on what your competitors are doing. If you aim to outrank them, prepare to surpass them both in quality and word count, at least Google algorithm feels this way.
Re: the extra hour As an SEO vendor what I’m doing now is writing let’s say 5 articles for my client and then getting my client onto a Zoom call and recording it. In the call we talk about the key points from each article (5-10 mins each). Then I carve up that interview into 5 UA-cam videos and embed each one on the respective post. What do you guys think of this tactic? Obviously some ppl are better on camera than others but I don’t think it matters. As long as the interview delivers authentic information.
The answer lies in what the user think. If you are looking for an answer for whatever topic, you want the most comprehensive answer but you do not want to sit and read for hours that. This is why the Rick method words. You are addressing the demand.
idk why when I watch other bloggers I feel blogging so competitive, so stressful, so hard day by day and aslo very complex. But when I watch Income School I feel calm and fresh. Is it a good sign or a warning sign? 😁
I want to share something with you that comes from a place of appreciation. Many of us watching your videos are genuinely seeking solutions to help our websites thrive and support our livelihoods. Sometimes, when humor is incorporated into these crucial topics, it might not resonate well with the audience. I truly admire your content and your dedication, but it can be tough when humor is introduced into subjects that mean a lot to us as viewers. I believe focusing more on the serious aspects could better serve the needs of your audience. Even I understand that you might use humor to improve audience retention, and I agree that it can work. However, its impact varies based on the topics and whether the humor is funny or cringey. Just an honest opinion to consider!❤
I appreciate your feedback. If I (Ricky) could get away with just teaching, I probably would most of the time. But at you said, audience retention is important. If these videos weren’t as engaging for as many people, they wouldn’t be recommended to as many people and it’s unlikely you’d even know about this channel. UA-cam videos, like other content, has to appeal to a broad enough group of people or it won’t be found by those who would appreciate it even more if it were less humorous. Plus, we have to be ourselves or the content wouldn’t be any fun to make. And we enjoy some levity. So we’re just sharing a piece of ourselves in our content.
@@IncomeSchool Thanks for taking the time to respond. I truly believe your expertise stands out because you delve into SEO topics that rarely get discussed elsewhere. Wishing you all the success moving forward!
Did anyone find the shark? Also, does word count actually matter? Answer in 140 characters or less.
Underneath the leaf of the plant behind Nathan!
Yup, I saw it in the tree to the left of Nathan’s head 😆
The mountain in the picture kinda looks like a raising shark mouth :)
I found it. I'll give everyone a hint without revealing: Ricky looks at him twice, and you might need to zoom.
Can't see it ...
00:01 Word count doesn't matter for blog post traffic.
02:05 The length of a blog post correlates with social shares, backlinks, and organic traffic.
03:58 The right length of a blog post depends on the content.
05:32 Word count does not matter, what matters is conveying the main points effectively.
07:12 Word count doesn't matter as much as the quality of content.
08:57 Using video clips in blog posts is more effective than photos and words alone.
10:40 Adding unique value and perspective as bloggers by conducting research studies or collecting data
12:24 Applying concepts from staple posts to shorter posts for maximum value
After writing many articles on topics that I know a lot about, I have found that my newer websites are better.
Why? Because I'm writing about something that I know nearly NOTHING about. So every article is basically me answering my own questions through research.
As I write a new post the "but how does it work?" and "why is that?" questions pop into my mind and I have new topics to write and research about.
If in the end I have become an expert, then the website will be great as well.
I tend to keep it between 1200 and 2200 words because 1200 tends to be plenty to fully answer a basic question, and over 2200 can become a run-on. I really don't set out to write any specific word count, it just works out that way.
You guys are too funny.. ❤ I generally always watch to the end...😂
This post is a true definition of what income school is all about , great content, you have given us like 50 tips in one video 😃😃
LOL the shark attack intro was hilarious! Thanks for the great info!
Always premium quality content
I live in FL so I'm familiar with the "ice cream and shark" statistics and the connection is obvious when you think about it: summer activities. More people eat ice cream in the summer and more people go in the ocean in the summer. Before you worry about sharks though, falling coconuts kill more people every year than sharks do. Actually, more people die falling out of bed than die from falling coconuts.
Nowhere is safe! 😁
You’re absolutely right. Just because things correlate doesn’t mean that one causes the other. It’s one of the great logical blunders.
Hm. There's another factor to consider, though. More people might die from coconuts than sharks, but more people might be walking under coconut trees than swimming in shark-infested waters. Similarly, far more people sleep in raised beds than walk under coconut trees.
I'm across the water in Cancun. Sharks don't come around here very often. No need to be scared of them. I do worry about coconut trees, though. I wouldn't relax under a coconut tree reading a book. I'd rather sit under a palapa. I tell me son the same thing. I have no idea if I'm being paranoid, but I'd never forgive myself if I let my kid be killed by a coconut.
Fantastic video guys! Funny, concise, and thorough. Great combination. I've learned a lot. Thank you :)
This has always seemed obvious to me. If I’m writing an article I write to cover it too the best of my ability and the word count is just the word count. Some could be 1000 words and some could be 3000. I think the correlation with more traffic and larger post word count is probably covering the article properly but with excess fluff google isn’t interested in.
I dislike lengthy posts created for marketing purposes because they waste my time before I find the answer I'm looking for.
I’m still watching!
Found the shark! Let me tell you it's not where I expected it to be XD
🦈 🍦 I always watch to the end! 👀 Great video, thanks for the tips!
Yes, im still watching you eat an ice cream sandwich because you said there was a shark in the frame and im stuck here looking for it 😂😂😂
Great video. You guys nailed this one. So much good advice.
Funny and informative 😂😂😂 thank you ❤
Why the NY Times article (featured snippet) for "do worms feel pain" has the date Sep 11, 1979 (4:31)? 😲 Weird!
Thanks for video! I watched till the end! 😂 🦈 🍦
Hope you enjoyed it!
So if you're doing a listicle, does it matter if you write more things in your list than what's ranking in top ? like if someone has "top 10 hotels" how do you compete if not make a longer list
You make a list that more helpful. Is definitely include some of the same top things if they really are the top things, but give more helpful information about each one, and/or include things that aren’t as obvious as what’s in most top 10 lists.
Word count indeed matters significantly. Consider the competition on the first page for a keyword such as "how to start a blog," where competitors are publishing articles exceeding 10,000 words. The optimal length of a blog post depends on what your competitors are doing. If you aim to outrank them, prepare to surpass them both in quality and word count, at least Google algorithm feels this way.
It may have at some point, but definitely not now. Shorter posts often outrank longer ones. Don’t think longer, think better and more helpful.
Re: the extra hour
As an SEO vendor what I’m doing now is writing let’s say 5 articles for my client and then getting my client onto a Zoom call and recording it. In the call we talk about the key points from each article (5-10 mins each). Then I carve up that interview into 5 UA-cam videos and embed each one on the respective post.
What do you guys think of this tactic?
Obviously some ppl are better on camera than others but I don’t think it matters.
As long as the interview delivers authentic information.
Another great video, guys. And why is it taking Nathan a whole day to finish his? 😁
😂😂
Good question… 🤣
Yes I watched uou both eat your ice cream till the end......with envy😊
The answer lies in what the user think. If you are looking for an answer for whatever topic, you want the most comprehensive answer but you do not want to sit and read for hours that. This is why the Rick method words. You are addressing the demand.
❤❤ For income school
Yeah, I watched you eat the ice creams :D
RIP income school died in a tragic shark attack 😢
🎉 I could keep watching forever if you stayed
You weren’t wrong, things change.
idk why when I watch other bloggers I feel blogging so competitive, so stressful, so hard day by day and aslo very complex. But when I watch Income School I feel calm and fresh. Is it a good sign or a warning sign? 😁
I want to share something with you that comes from a place of appreciation. Many of us watching your videos are genuinely seeking solutions to help our websites thrive and support our livelihoods. Sometimes, when humor is incorporated into these crucial topics, it might not resonate well with the audience.
I truly admire your content and your dedication, but it can be tough when humor is introduced into subjects that mean a lot to us as viewers. I believe focusing more on the serious aspects could better serve the needs of your audience.
Even I understand that you might use humor to improve audience retention, and I agree that it can work. However, its impact varies based on the topics and whether the humor is funny or cringey.
Just an honest opinion to consider!❤
I appreciate your feedback.
If I (Ricky) could get away with just teaching, I probably would most of the time. But at you said, audience retention is important. If these videos weren’t as engaging for as many people, they wouldn’t be recommended to as many people and it’s unlikely you’d even know about this channel.
UA-cam videos, like other content, has to appeal to a broad enough group of people or it won’t be found by those who would appreciate it even more if it were less humorous.
Plus, we have to be ourselves or the content wouldn’t be any fun to make. And we enjoy some levity. So we’re just sharing a piece of ourselves in our content.
@@IncomeSchool
Thanks for taking the time to respond.
I truly believe your expertise stands out because you delve into SEO topics that rarely get discussed elsewhere. Wishing you all the success moving forward!
I watched the entire video 😅
Where is the shark?!? 😂
Where's the shark?
Yeah all good but now Google with all these updates is destroying niche sites
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Wordcount Chocolate 😝😝😝
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Yeah but blogging is now dead. Google destroyed niche sites so no more income for small bloggers.
Size does matter
Enjoyed the video but please, no more spinny wheel graphics. Second breakfast is nice sometimes, but not if it's the same one.
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