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Why Short Blogging Wins the Internet

We writers might not like it

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Burk
Apr 25, 2025
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People don’t read blogs the way they used to.

They skim. They scroll. They snack on content.

If you’re writing a 1,000-word blog post like it’s your thesis on the history of the Roman Empire, you’ve already lost 90% of your audience.

Here’s what seems to work for me:

  • Short paragraphs: Think 1–3 sentences max.

  • Clear subheadin…

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