Question 1

How do you count words in a text?

Accepted Answer

Words are counted by splitting the text on whitespace (spaces, tabs, line breaks). Paste or type your text into a word counter tool and the count updates instantly. Most word counters also report characters, sentences, paragraphs, and estimated reading time.

Question 2

What is the average reading speed?

Accepted Answer

The average adult reading speed is about 238 words per minute (WPM) for silent reading and about 150 WPM for speaking aloud. A 1,000-word article takes roughly 4 minutes to read and about 7 minutes to speak.

Question 3

What is keyword density and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

Keyword density is the percentage of times a keyword appears in your text relative to the total word count. It helps with SEO by indicating topic relevance to search engines. A density of 1-2% is generally recommended -- too high can look like keyword stuffing.

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