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Content Production Cost Calculator

Cost per article and cost per organic visit.

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Results
Monthly content budget
$2,016.00
Cost per article
$252.00
Cost per visit (yr 1)
$0.06
Annual budget
$24,192.00

Quick answer

Content cost per visit divides total production spend by traffic the content earns.

Cost per visit = total cost ÷ visits earned

How to use the Content Production Cost Calculator

  1. 1Enter how many articles you publish monthly.
  2. 2Enter length and writer rate per word.
  3. 3Estimate monthly visits each article earns.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair per-word rate?

$0.08–$0.25 for competent niche writers.

When does content pay back?

Usually 6–12 months after publishing.