Quality Score
Every article receives a Quality Score (0-100) based on 9 SEO dimensions.
Quality Score Overview
Every article generated by Rankfender is automatically evaluated against nine SEO dimensions, producing a Quality Score between 0 and 100. This score gives you an immediate understanding of how well-optimized the article is before you publish it, and highlights specific areas where improvements can be made.
Scoring Dimensions
| Dimension | Max Points | Optimal Target |
|---|---|---|
| Word Count | 20 points | 1,200 – 2,200 words |
| Keyword in Title | 15 points | Target keyword appears in the article title |
| Early Keyword Placement | 10 points | Target keyword appears within the first 100 words |
| Keyword Density | 10 points | 0.8% – 2.2% keyword density |
| Readability | 10 points | Optimal average words per sentence for clear, accessible writing |
| Heading Structure | 10 points | 6 or more headings providing logical content hierarchy |
| Image Count | 10 points | 3 or more images enhancing the content |
| Internal Links | 10 points | 3 or more internal links connecting to other pages on your site |
| External Links | 5 points | 1 – 6 external links to authoritative sources |
Star Rating System
The numeric Quality Score is also represented as a star rating to give you a quick visual indication of article quality at a glance.
| Stars | Score Range | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Stars | 90 – 100 | Excellent |
| 4 Stars | 80 – 89 | Very Good |
| 3 Stars | 70 – 79 | Good |
| 2 Stars | 60 – 69 | Acceptable |
| 1 Star | Below 60 | Poor |
Viewing the Detailed Breakdown
To see a comprehensive analysis of your article's quality, click on the quality badge displayed on the article page. This opens a detailed breakdown panel showing the score for each of the nine dimensions, along with specific strengths identified in the article and actionable improvement recommendations. Use these recommendations to quickly identify which areas need attention before publishing, whether that means adding more internal links, adjusting keyword density, or expanding the article's word count.