Why Readability Matters

Readability scores are often used to gauge how understandable and accessible your content is to the average reader. If your text is too technical or dense, visitors may leave quickly, hurting engagement metrics. Conversely, overly simplistic writing might fail to convey necessary detail or authority.

Basic Guidelines:

• Flesch-Kincaid Grade:
  • A score around 8–10 is generally accessible to a broad audience.
  • Higher scores (12+) suggest more complex text suitable for academic or specialist contexts.
• Gunning Fog Index:
  • A Fog Index of 7–10 is often considered clear and easy to read.
  • Values above 14 may be too complicated for the average reader.

Always balance clarity with the necessary detail. While these formulas aren't direct Google ranking factors, making content more readable can improve user engagement and dwell time — indirectly boosting SEO.