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Md.Kawsharul Islam Royal
Md.Kawsharul Islam Royal

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Further, Deeper: Long-form Stories for SEO

One afternoon, while walking on the sidewalk, we see a very sad peepal tree hidden behind the bushes; its branches are trembling, yet its roots that extend from the ground are full of greenery. That tree reminds us of the ‘long-form’ story—just as a deep, logical, detailed, and investigative piece of writing stands like a peepal tree in the world of SEO—stable, credible, and fruitful.

  1. Depth, not size, is important

Long-form writing is usually more than 1,500–2,500 words; because there is not just words, but substantive depth—insight, examples, relevance, sentences arranged in such a way that the reader stops and says, ‘This is what I wanted.’

  1. The Key to SEO: Structure, Intent, Trust

What matters most to Google is how clearly, concisely, and convincingly you present information. E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) is not just words here—it’s the soul of writing.

  1. Fulfilling User Intent

When a searcher types in “how to increase blog traffic,” they’re not just looking for answers—they’re looking for instructions, theoretical explanations, examples, methods. Long-form writing fills that void, and Google sees that writing as the most useful.

  1. Length and Value in the Age of AI and SEO

Today’s SEO world wants to speak not just to humans, but also to AI-powered “Answer Engines.” For them, “complete, reliable sources” are the most valuable—such writing is the answer.

  1. Writing Techniques: Planning, Research, Formatting

Topic Selection & Keyword Research: Find high-frequency, low-competition keywords and refine your topic.

Outline: Create a structure for each section, subheading, and research.

Writing: Short paragraphs, clear sentences, simple language.

Attention-grabbing: Use images, infographics, and videos to grab the reader’s attention.

Editing and optimizing: SEO-titles, meta, and everything keyword-perfect.

In short:

A long-form, in-depth SEO article is about—respect for readers and search engines. It’s not just information, it’s a promise. It’s a story where the tree bears fruit—for those looking for answers, wisdom, and credibility.

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