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2026-03-04
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to “how many words to write.” It all depends on the format and purpose.
| Content Type | Recommended volume |
|---|---|
| Short answer/FAQ | 300–500 words |
| Review article | 800–1200 words |
| Detailed guide | 1500–3000 words |
| Pillar Page | 3000–5000+ words |
Research shows that articles between 1,500 and 2,500 words are more likely to rank in Google's top 10.
Twitter/X — up to 280 characters; optimal 71–100
Instagram — up to 2200 characters; optimal 138–150
VKontakte — up to 15,000 characters; optimal 100–300
LinkedIn — up to 700 characters per post; up to 1300 in the article
Telegram — no restrictions; optimally 500–1500 characters
Email subject — 40–50 characters (visible on mobile phones)
Preview text — 90–140 characters
Body of the letter — 50–200 words (marketing), up to 500 words (informational)
Commercial proposal — 1–2 pages (300–600 words)
Technical report — from 2000 words
Resume — 400–600 words, 1 page
Page Title — 50–60 characters
Meta description — 150–160 characters
H1 header — 20–70 characters
Image alt tag — up to 125 characters
Paste text into word counter - the tool will instantly show the number of words, characters (with or without spaces), paragraphs and estimated reading time.
See also: Keyword Density, Reading Time, Markdown Preview