Target Readability for Blogs
- General audience blogGrade 8-10
- Technical blogGrade 10-12
- Academic blogGrade 12+
- Flesch Reading Ease60-70 (ideal)
How to Improve Blog Readability
- Use shorter sentences (15-20 words average)
- Break up long paragraphs
- Use common words instead of jargon
- Add subheadings for scannability
- Use bullet points and numbered lists