Hey, I’m thinking about outsourcing everything related to my blog. Right now, I’m posting about 10-20 times a month, mostly focusing on smart home stuff. The idea is to have someone else manage content, guest posts, and reviews, either by writing them or finding people to do it.
The blog brings in about $1,000 a month. I’d love it if I could outsource everything and still break even, but I’m really not sure if that’s possible.
So, anyone here outsourced full blog management? What did it cost you? And if you have any recommendations for agencies or services that can handle this, drop them here!
If you fully outsource, you might not be making much profit. In fact, you’ll probably lose money at first. But that’s part of growing.
If you’re fine with taking a loss for a bit, eventually you’ll scale up and make more. For what you’re asking, I’d say you’re looking at around $1,500 a month. That’s for everything—research, writing, editing, SEO, image creation, Pinterest posts, publishing, and updating old content for links.
Once you get a good system going, it’s totally worth it. You’ll grow beyond that $1,000 mark, maybe even five times what you’re making now.
@Evannah
Thanks for that estimate. My blog used to get a lot more traffic and make more money, and it still has a Domain Authority (DA) of 38. Even with just 10 posts this year, they’re ranking well because of that. I think with more consistent content, it could grow again.
But yeah, $1,500 a month for outsourcing seems like it would only get me average content. I’m worried that won’t be enough to keep the blog’s quality high. I’m looking for something that can produce high-quality content like I do myself, as I’m a niche expert.
@Jordan
Yeah, if your content is really niche, you can’t just get anyone to write it. You’ll need to try out different people. I suggest you hire slow and fire fast. Find someone who really gets your style and has the right skill set.
It’s not easy to price this because it depends on trial and error. I’ve had great writers for cheap, and terrible ones who charge $250+ for one article. What matters is how well you can guide them to match your vision. Don’t be afraid to try out a few writers at different price points until you find the right one.
I’ve been in a similar boat, thinking about outsourcing when I don’t have the time. I actually started working on a platform that automates the whole process. It can create full posts, do SEO, add images, and even handle keyword research. You can also set the tone to match your blog. It’s been a game-changer for me. It’s still in beta, but I’ve already saved so much time with it.
From what I’ve seen, outsourcing full blog management can range from $500 to $2,000 a month, depending on the agency. Some places are cheaper, but you need to be careful because cheaper doesn’t always mean good. Sometimes hiring freelancers for specific tasks (writing, SEO, etc.) works out better than using a full agency.
Have you thought about using automation tools to cut costs? Things like post creation, images, or keyword research?
@Tosh
Yeah, I’m all about using automation to help. Tools like Jasper and Grammarly can make writing easier, and Canva’s great for images without needing a pro designer every time. I’ve also heard about UsePulse for keeping an eye on trends and comments, which helps me stay engaged.
What’s this platform you’re working on? I’d love to know more. Automation sounds like a huge time-saver!
@Jasmine
Exactly! I’ve used Jasper and Canva too, and they’ve definitely helped streamline my workflow. The platform I’m building goes a step further by automating full blog posts, from writing to SEO and images, plus competitor research. You can even adjust the tone to match your blog’s voice.
It’s still early stages, but if you’re interested, we should talk more. I think it could really fit with the tools you’re already using.
@Tosh
That sounds awesome! I’m definitely interested. If it can handle post creation and SEO all in one, it would save me so much time. Combining that with the tools I already use could really keep the blog running smoothly without breaking the bank. Let’s chat more about how it might fit into my process!