Content Cost Calculator

Estimate content production cost from article volume, word count, editing, and design. Adjust the assumptions, review the output, and use the recommendations below to compare products or plan the next step.

Articles per monthAverage words per articleWriting rate per word$Editing/design per article$

Your result

Publishing 8 articles per month is estimated to cost $3,552.

Monthly content cost$3,552

Writing cost$2,592

Editing/design cost$960

Yearly content cost$42,624

Content cost mix

Writing2,592

Editing/design960

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How this calculator works

Multiply words × cost per word, add editing/design/SEO overhead per piece, and multiply across the publishing cadence.

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Cost per piece = words × $/word + editing + design + SEO. Monthly = cost × pieces/month.

FAQ

How accurate is the Content Cost Calculator?

The Content Cost Calculator is a planning tool. It uses your inputs and standard formulas, but final decisions should include taxes, fees, vendor pricing, and professional advice where relevant.

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