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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good Flesch-Kincaid readability score?
A score of 60-70 is considered good for most web content and is understood by 13-15 year olds. Higher scores mean easier reading. Aim for 60+ for blog posts and general content.
What readability score does Google prefer?
Google does not have an official readability requirement but content scoring 60-70 on the Flesch Reading Ease scale tends to perform well. Easy to read content gets more engagement and lower bounce rates.
How do I improve my readability score?
Use shorter sentences under 20 words, choose simpler words, break up long paragraphs, use active voice instead of passive voice and avoid jargon where possible.
What reading level should I write for?
Most popular websites including news sites target a 6th to 8th grade reading level. Unless writing for experts always aim to write as simply as possible without losing meaning.
What is the difference between Flesch Reading Ease and Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level?
Flesch Reading Ease gives a score from 0-100 where higher is easier. Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level gives a US school grade level. Both use sentence length and syllable count.