Strategy Before a Single Word

Stop Publishing.
Start Strategizing.

Not sure what content you need or where to start? I'll audit what you have, map out what you're missing, and build a content strategy that actually aligns with your business goals.

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Audit-First

Know what's working before adding more

Goal-Aligned

Strategy tied to business outcomes

Team-Ready

Guides your team can actually use

Measurable

KPIs defined from day one

Is This You?

Signs you need a content strategy

"We publish a lot but nothing seems to rank."

Volume without strategy is wasted effort. A clear topic cluster architecture changes everything.

"Our content doesn't sound like us anymore."

When multiple people write without a brand voice guide, consistency disappears fast.

"We don't know what to write about next."

Content without an audience-researched editorial plan always runs dry eventually.

"Our traffic is flat despite consistent publishing."

Flat traffic usually means a keyword strategy problem, not a writing quality problem.

"We have old content that's probably hurting us."

Outdated, thin, or duplicate content can suppress your rankings. Auditing is step one.

"We're on too many channels and nothing's working."

Channel proliferation without a clear strategy stretches teams thin and dilutes impact.

What's Included

Everything in a complete strategy

Content Audits

A thorough review of what you have, what's working, what's hurting you, and what gaps are costing you traffic and leads.

Audience & Competitor Research

Deep-dive into who your audience really is, what they're searching for, and where your competitors are winning that you're not.

Editorial Calendar Creation

A prioritized, realistic content calendar that aligns every topic with a business goal, keyword opportunity, and publishing deadline.

Brand Voice & Messaging Guides

A documented brand voice, messaging hierarchy, and style guide that keeps every piece of content consistent — regardless of who writes it.

Content Strategy Consulting

Ongoing advisory support as you execute your strategy — a thinking partner for big decisions about content, channels, and priorities.

Content Channel Strategy

A clear plan for which content types belong on which channels — so you're not just creating content, you're building a machine.

The Process

Audit. Research. Build. Execute.

Discovery & Audit

1–2 weeks

I audit your existing content, analyze your current rankings and traffic, and interview your team about goals, audience, and what's been tried before.

Output: written content audit report with prioritized action items

01

Audience & Competitor Research

1 week

Deep research into your target audience's actual search behavior, pain points, and content consumption patterns — plus a competitor gap analysis.

Output: audience persona documents + competitor content matrix

02

Brand Voice & Messaging

3–5 days

I document your brand voice, tone, messaging hierarchy, and key differentiators in a guide your whole team can use consistently.

Output: brand voice guide + messaging framework document

03

Strategy & Calendar

1 week

The full strategy document: content pillars, channel priorities, content types, and a 3–6 month editorial calendar mapped to your business goals.

Output: content strategy document + editorial calendar (Google Sheets or Notion)

04

Strategy Presentation

60–90 min

I walk your team through the full strategy, answer questions, and ensure everyone is aligned and ready to execute with confidence.

Optional: monthly check-ins for ongoing strategic support

05

Case Studies

Strategy that changes the numbers

B2B SaaS Company

Project Management Software

340%

Organic Growth

Challenge

Publishing content weekly with no keyword strategy — 0 page-one rankings after 2 years

Solution

Full content strategy: topic cluster architecture, brand voice guide, and 6-month editorial calendar

Result

Within 12 months: 47 page-one rankings, 340% increase in organic traffic, and content became primary lead source

Regional Law Firm

Personal Injury Law

$280K

Attributed Revenue

Challenge

No content strategy — website had 12 outdated practice area pages and no blog

Solution

Content audit, full site architecture plan, and 12-month content calendar covering all practice areas

Result

18 months post-implementation: 22 page-one rankings, $280K attributed revenue from organic search

Wellness Brand

Online Coaching & Courses

310%

Email List Growth

Challenge

Active on 5 channels with inconsistent messaging — audience confused about what the brand actually offered

Solution

Channel strategy audit, brand voice guide, and messaging hierarchy — then helped team consolidate to 2 channels done well

Result

Email list grew 310%, course sales increased 78%, and team reduced content workload by 40%

Investment

Strategy packages for every stage

Content Audit

$750+

one-time

  • Full content audit report
  • Traffic + ranking analysis
  • Prioritized action items
  • Quick-win opportunities identified
  • Delivered in 1–2 weeks
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Most Popular

Full Strategy Build

$3,500+

one-time project

  • Content audit + audience research
  • Competitor gap analysis
  • Brand voice & messaging guide
  • 6-month editorial calendar
  • Channel strategy recommendations
  • Strategy presentation + Q&A
  • Unlimited revisions on deliverables
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Strategy Retainer

$1,800+

per month

  • Monthly strategy check-in
  • Ongoing editorial planning
  • New content brief monthly
  • Performance review
  • Slack access for quick questions
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Common Questions

Content strategy questions, answered

Probably more than you think. The most common pattern I see: a business has published 50+ blog posts and barely ranks for anything. Or they're active on 4 social platforms and none of them are driving real leads. A strategy audit almost always reveals that the problem isn't volume — it's focus. We figure out what to double down on and what to stop wasting time on.

A content plan answers "what do we publish and when?" A content strategy answers "why are we publishing, who are we publishing for, what do we want them to do, and how will we know if it's working?" I start with strategy, then build the plan from it. Most businesses have a content plan but no strategy — which is why their content doesn't move the needle.

A standalone content audit takes 1–2 weeks. A full strategy build (audit + audience research + messaging guide + editorial calendar) typically takes 3–5 weeks. Ongoing consulting retainers are monthly. I scope every engagement at the start so you know exactly what you're getting and when.

This is actually one of my favorite scenarios. I handle the strategy — the research, the framework, the brand voice guide, the editorial calendar — and your team executes against it. You get professional-grade direction without losing your team's bandwidth to research and planning. It's a very efficient model.

Either, or both. I offer pure strategy engagements for businesses with writing capacity but no strategic direction. I also offer full-service execution where I build the strategy and then write the content. And I offer hybrid arrangements where I handle the strategy and certain high-stakes pieces while your team handles the rest. We scope it based on your needs.

Ready to Start?

Let's build a strategy worth executing

Free 30-minute call. We'll look at where you are, where you want to go, and what's standing between them.

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