Recommended article work count?

[Smuck]

What is the recommended word count for articles within a web site, and also articles written for publication (i.e., goarticles.com)? Or, is there a standard for this?

[Eric Blackwell]

Great questions smuck;

I am not sure there is a "right answer". My high school english teacher used to tell us that essays should be like mini-skirts-Long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep it interesting!

Eric

[Eric Blackwell]

BTW- awesome AVATAR...

[Smuck]

Thanks Eric. Good point on the article. I agree, however, I should rephrase and ask what a search engine friendly length should be. Thanks on the avatar. It will probably change often. My next one is going to be what I look like when I get up in the morning (see attached).

[Jnazareno]

Here are some sample Articles I submitted :

John Nazareno

here visit my ezine site ... my articles are from 500 words to about 1200 words..with around 750 the average I believe.

For websites I say you should have minimum 500 words for a good topic
but if you're in a small market and can't say specifically say things more than 300 words, then stick with that, don't overdo the articles.

check this one Green Valley it's a small un-incorporated area in my service area. I believe that's less than 150 words and says a lot about the community

[Smuck]

Nicely done!

[Eric Blackwell]

Very nice work, John. A great example of article writing...

Smuck--that picture is disturbing...(grin)

Eric

[Smuck]

Hm, propably why my wife won't kiss me in the morning!

[Jnazareno]

Hm, propably why my wife won't kiss me in the morning!

what with that lip! I don't see why not!!!

[Jnazareno]

Very nice work, John. A great example of article writing...

Smuck--that picture is disturbing...(grin)

Eric

I do try to maintain the best available writers for my business.