When I am stumped on new posts I like being able to find filler posts for my blog that will lead to traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Typically the topics require LONG posts, which sometimes come across unnatural. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Arin,
Thanks for posting a review. The word count recommendation comes from our algorithm that weighs the word count of the top 10 URLs that rank on Google for a specific keyword phrase. The word count is a good measure for where you need to get to make your post more comprehensive than the rest. However, it is not the end all. You can cover more topics in a concise manner without the extra fluff and still outrank the less comprehensive posts with a larger word count. Once your post hits the A++ score on the Content Optimizer, cover an additional 5 to 10 topics.
Brandon Gaille, Founder