LOVE INBOUND 2020: Paul Mortimer - Blog length vs User experience.

LOVE INBOUND 2019 provided so much insight and it’s no surprise some of our lot wanted to be in the spotlight the following year. Our very own Head of Creative, Paul Mortimer, took to the stage and asked the all-important question, “How long should a blog be?”

Starting off with a lovely little trip down memory lane, he reminisced about D22’s infancy and the challenge he was set early on to get the word out. 

Blog. Every. Single. Day. 

You could say he knows a thing or two about content. 

So what is the optimal length for a blog? Although Google cites around “1,000 - 2,500 words”, Paul did a little investigation of his own to see if that was true. Analysing our client’s real content he found that the average length of blogs with the most views and most clicks (AKA the sweet spot) is just over 1,000. 

Of course every sector, topic and reader differ but here are some key takeaways from the talk:

• Readers like to ingest short-form content before work and a longer reader after.
• There’s a correlation between the seniority of a job position and content length.
• Depth isn’t always important.
• Longer blogs don’t always equate to more clicks and views.
• Highly relevant CTA’s are essential for engagement and conversions.
• Good structure of blogs like bullets, anchor links and clear titles keep the reader on the page. 

Overall, it’s about giving YOUR reader what they want. Is it something digestible and quick to read on their commute? Give it to them. A deep dive with more in-depth insights? Give it to them.

Also, did you know that Google updates its illusive algorithm nine times a day? Whether you’re an extensive blogging team or a sole writer on a mission, keeping up with the shifts in industry expectations and SEO demands is essential. 

After watching Paul’s talk and getting the insider scoop, why not listen to what our other industry-leading speakers have to say?

• Yaniv Siegel from Vidyard - Humanising the sales process.
• Kirsty Hulse - Super charge your ideas to get better results.
• Rikki Lear & special guests - Inbound in action.
• Luke Carthy - How to smash Google Analytics for eCommerce.
• Meghan Keaney Anderson - Evolving your content strategy.
• Luke Summerfield - Building a peak performing website in 2020.

Interested in what the next LOVE INBOUND event has to offer?

Whether you want to talk at the event or want to sharpen your marketing knowledge up, if you like the sound of LOVE INBOUND, register your interest in our 2021 event. 

With our previous success, LOVE INBOUND 2021 promises to be even bigger and better.

Click the link below to head to the registration page.