article-content

# Content: Article Content Guides creation of **article body content**—the actual text (intro, body, conclusion) for blog posts, guides, and long-form pieces. Focus on **what to write**. For **where it goes** (page structure, schema, metadata), see **article-page-generator**. For short conversion copy (ads, landing pages, CTAs), see **copywriting**. **When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output. ## Scope - **Article body**: Introduction, body sections, conclusion, CTA - **Content structure**: Hook, QAE pattern, paragraph length, scannability - **Word count**: By article type and search intent - **Writing frameworks**: AIDA, PAS, BAB applied to articles - **GEO elements**: TL;DR, Key Takeaways, answer-first ## Article Types & Word Count (2025) **Quality over length**: Google prioritizes comprehensive coverage of search intent, not word count. Match length to topic depth and intent. | Type | Word count | Use case | |------|------------|----------| | **News / announcements** | 300–600 | Product updates, breaking news, FAQs | | **Short-form** | 500–800 | Landing pages, product pages (scannable) | | **Standard articles / how-tos** | 1,000–1,500 | Single topic; actionable; listicles | | **Listicles** | 1,200–2,000 | "Top 10," "Best X"; numbered lists boost CTR ~70% | | **Cluster articles** |...