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How to fix: >=1 paragraph in the 40-60 word snippet range
Why this matters
Google's featured snippet algorithm preferentially extracts paragraphs between 40 and 60 words. Long-form explanations are great for readers but lose the snippet slot to a competitor with a tighter summary. Add a 50-word summary before the deep dive.
Background
Google's featured snippet algorithm preferentially extracts paragraphs between 40 and 60 words. Long-form explanations are great for readers but lose the snippet slot to a competitor with a tighter summary. Add a 50-word summary before the deep dive.
References
Google featured snippet length analysis · Ahrefs / Semrush snippet research
How to fix
Code snippet for each stack we cover. Pick the one matching your server / framework.
nginx
No server config — content rewrite.
apache
Same.
cloudflare
Same.
wordpress
Add a TL;DR or summary block at the top of each long-form post. Aim for 50 words.
flask
Same — page-level summary pattern.
express
Same.
rails
Same.
Verify it's working
Word-count your summary paragraphs. At least one paragraph on the page should be 40-60 words.
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