Writing & Word Count Guides

YouTube transcripts run 130–150 words per minute. Here's exactly how long yours should be — plus how to optimize it for both YouTube and Google SEO.

The average adult reads 238 words per minute — not the commonly cited 300. Here's the full breakdown by age, grade, and content type, backed by research.

A 10-minute read is ~2,380 words at the standard 238 wpm reading speed. Here's the full breakdown — silent reading, speaking time, platform differences, and a c

A 5-minute read is roughly 1,190 words at the average reading speed of 238 wpm. Here's the full breakdown — plus a free reading time calculator.

The ideal YouTube video length is 7–15 minutes for most content — but the real answer depends on your niche and retention. Here's the data-backed breakdown.

250 words per double-spaced page, 500 for single-spaced. See how font, size, and margins change the count — plus a full reference table.

Every character limit that matters for copywriters — meta descriptions, Twitter/X, SMS, Instagram, and more. Quick-reference tables and practical tips, free too

The honest answer: 1,500–2,500 words for most competitive posts. But the real question is how long YOUR post should be — here's the method to find out.