Hi Netflix party,

Thanks for your question! Minimum word count recommendations can vary depending on different types of content, it depends on what the purpose of the content is. Blog posts are generally more informative and convey thought leadership, so those typically will have more words than a product page whose aim is to provide short concise details about a product. Landing pages will typically have more words than a social media post.

Keep in mind that minimum word counts are just recommendations. There are no set requirements; just tailor your word count to meet the goal and purpose of your content.

I love how you emphasized the importance of quality content over arbitrary word counts. It’s a breath of fresh air in an era where everyone’s chasing numbers.

Hi akeel,

Thanks for your question! We don’t have specific data on word count minimums over time. While there has never been a word count requirement, recommendations have always widely varied depending on the type of content.

For blogs and articles, general recommendations have fluctuated between at least 500–1,000 words. When mobile browsing increased during the 2010s, it was recommended to make content shorter and more digestible, with some recommending 250 words. In recent years, some have suggested articles range from 1,000–2,000 words depending on complexity.

Google now emphasizes high-quality content that is helpful and satisfies user intent. While a specific word count is not a ranking factor, it’s hard to be considered an expert in a niche when your pages have fewer than 500 words. Search engines care about quality, not quantity of words.