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Use when reviewing content pages for user experience and SEO. Applies to blog posts, landing pages, how-to guides, and any long-form content intended for a broad audience.

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# Write at a clear reading level

Content written beyond the reading level of the target audience increases bounce rates and reduces time-on-page—both engagement signals that correlate with search rankings.

## Quick Reference

- Target a Flesch Reading Ease score of 60–70 for general audiences (Grade 8–10)
- Use short sentences (15–20 words average) and common vocabulary
- Passive voice, jargon, and long paragraphs reduce readability
- Simple writing increases dwell time and reduces bounce rate

## Check

Analyse this page's content for readability. Calculate or estimate the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level. Identify sentences longer than 25 words, paragraphs longer than 4 sentences, instances of passive voice, and domain jargon that could be simplified. Report the estimated reading grade level.