SEO for Humans: Rank with Helpful Content (No Jargon)

September 17, 2025 · 7 min read · seo, content, basics

Winning pages answer a searcher's real question, fast.

Three Levers That Matter

  1. Intent fit: Does your page solve the question in the first screen?
  2. Topical depth: Cover the obvious follow-ups. Use subheads people search.
  3. UX readability: Short sentences, concrete words, clear structure.

Your Workflow

  1. Outline 5–7 subheads that map to the query.
  2. Draft 800–1,300 words in the Word Counter.
  3. Add internal links to relevant posts (2–4).
  4. Write an honest meta title (55–60 chars) + meta description (~155).
  5. Publish; update in 60–90 days with what you missed.

Don't: stuff keywords, bury the lede, or write for bots. Do: be the best explainer on the SERP.