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Why Content Is Still the Best AI Business
Despite — or perhaps because of — the proliferation of AI writing tools, demand for quality written content has never been higher. Businesses are drowning in mediocre AI output and are willing to pay for someone who can use AI intelligently, apply editorial judgement, and deliver content that actually ranks and converts.
Services That Command Retainer Fees
- Monthly SEO blog packages (8–12 articles/month)
- LinkedIn content strategy and ghostwriting
- Email newsletter production (weekly)
- Case study production (2–3 per month)
- Website copy refreshes
The AI Content Workflow That Clients Pay For
The key is treating AI as a drafting engine and yourself as the strategist and editor. For each article: you define the keyword strategy and intent (10 minutes), AI researches and drafts (automated), you edit for accuracy, tone, and differentiation (20–40 minutes), you add original data points or expert quotes where relevant, you optimise headers and meta (5 minutes). Total per article: 35–55 minutes. Rates vary depending on the client, niche, and scope.
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