How Much Are You Really Paying Per Blog Post?
Most businesses overpay for content that underperforms. Here is how the real numbers break down.
| Content Agency | Freelancer | DIY | ClearPost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $2,000 – $5,000 | $500 – $1,500 | $0 + your time | $99 |
| Posts per month | 2 – 4 | 4 – 8 | 1 – 2 | 30+ |
| Cost per post | $500 – $2,500 | $60 – $375 | 10 – 20 hours | ~$3 |
| SEO keyword research | Often extra cost | Usually not included | You learn it yourself | Built in |
| Local keyword targeting | Sometimes | Rarely | If you know how | Automatic |
| Auto-publishing | No | No | No | Yes |
| Content calendar | Monthly meetings | You manage it | You manage it | Auto-generated |
| Matches your writing style | After months of training | Hit or miss | Yes (you write it) | Learns instantly |
| Languages supported | 1 – 2 | 1 | 1 | 150+ |
| Time to first post | 2 – 4 weeks | 1 – 2 weeks | Hours to days | Minutes |
The Math
A typical content agency charges $3,000/month and delivers 4 posts. That is $750 per post, or $36,000 per year for 48 blog posts.
ClearPost costs $99/month and generates 30+ posts per month. That is about $3 per post, or $1,188 per year for 360+ blog posts.
Who Is ClearPost For?
Small Business Owners
You know you need blog content for SEO, but writing is not your job. ClearPost handles it while you run your business.
Marketing Teams of One
You handle everything from email to social to SEO. ClearPost takes content off your plate so you can focus on strategy.
Agency-Frustrated Businesses
Your agency promised results but underdelivered. ClearPost gives you more content at a fraction of the cost, with full control.
Common Questions
Is AI-generated content good enough for SEO?
Yes. Google ranks content based on quality and relevance, not who wrote it. ClearPost generates well-researched, keyword-targeted posts that follow SEO best practices. Many of our customers see their ClearPost content outrank what their agency produced.
Do I still need to review the content?
You can review every post before it publishes, or set ClearPost to autopilot. Most customers do a quick review, which takes a few minutes per post. Compare that to the hours spent managing an agency relationship.
What if I need content in a specific tone or style?
ClearPost analyzes your existing content and automatically matches your tone, style, and formatting. It learns from your site, not from generic templates.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly subscription with no commitment. Your content stays on your site even if you cancel.
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