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Content Engine

Editorial-grade long-form, every week, for compounding reach.A monthly engine that produces 4 long-form pieces (2,000+ words), distribution kits for LinkedIn / X / newsletter, an internal linking strategy that compounds, and a performance dashboard. Quarterly minimum.

price

$1,500

timeline

Quarterly minimum

cadence

monthly/mo

scope

Monthly retainer / cancel anytime

00// matrix position

Where this fits in the services matrix.

Every service page now names the buyer state, the commercial shape, and the next route. That keeps the catalog navigable instead of feeling like disconnected offers.

01 · best fit

Operate and improve an existing system every month.

02 · commercial shape

$1,500/mo · Quarterly minimum · Monthly retainer / cancel anytime

03 · route logic

Use the diagnostic or book a call to confirm fit before scope is written.

04 · decide

Not sure this is the right service? Run the route finder and get the matching path.

00B// system flow

The offer is a route, not a loose task list.

This diagram gives every service page a concrete operating model: intake, system design, implementation, proof, and handoff.

service operating path

Surface ⇄ System

FitoperateScope$1,500BuildQuarterly minimumProof4 outcomesHandoffmonthly
Content Engine moves from fit check to scoped work, then into build/proof/handoff so the buyer can understand how the engagement actually runs.

Content flow

The diagram is intentionally simplified: it shows the buying logic and operating path, not a decorative fantasy architecture.

price

$1,500

timeline

Quarterly minimum

cadence

monthly

01// what you walk away with

The outcome, not just the output.

  • 014 long-form pieces per month — research-backed, editorially tight
  • 02Distribution kit for every piece (LinkedIn, X, newsletter)
  • 03Internal linking strategy that compounds month-over-month
  • 04Performance dashboard: traffic, rankings, conversions
02// scope

Concrete artifacts you keep — and what we leave out.

Working code, written docs, dashboards your team owns. We also list what this engagement deliberately does not cover, so scope is honest before you click.

// deliverables
  • 4 long-form articles per month (2,000+ words each, with original research)
  • Editorial calendar 4–8 weeks out
  • SEO brief per piece (target keyword, search intent, related entities)
  • Distribution kit per piece: LinkedIn post, X thread, newsletter blurb
  • Internal linking + topic cluster strategy
  • Original diagrams / illustrations where useful
  • Monthly performance dashboard + tactical adjustments
  • Quarterly strategic review
// not included
  • Paid promotion / boosted posts (separate budget)
  • Outbound link building
  • Video production (use a video partner — we can recommend)
  • Customer interviews or original research outside what’s in scope per piece
03// methodology

How the engagement actually runs.

  1. 1Month 1

    Foundations

    Topic cluster strategy, editorial calendar, voice guide, distribution playbook, dashboard setup. First 4 pieces shipped.

    Editorial calendarVoice guideDashboard4 articles live
  2. 2Month 2

    Compounding

    Pieces 5–8 ship. Internal linking strengthens. Distribution playbook refined based on Month 1 metrics.

    4 articlesUpdated link mapDistribution analysis
  3. 3Month 3

    Strategic review

    Pieces 9–12 ship. Quarterly review reads what’s working and what isn’t. Adjust topic mix, deepen what’s converting.

    4 articlesQuarterly review docRefined Q2 plan
// track record

Receipts, not promises.

12
Long-form pieces / quarter
guaranteed
3–9 mo
Median compounding window
before sustained organic lift
2,000+
Words per piece
minimum — many pieces ship at 3,000+
04// questions

Common questions.

01Who actually writes the articles?
Sage Ideas writes, edits, and publishes — using AI assistance for first drafts and an engineer-editor pass for accuracy. Every article is reviewed by someone who has shipped in your space before it’s published.
02Will the content be AI-detectable / generic?
No. AI assists with research and structure; voice, examples, and arguments are human-driven. We test against AI detectors and our pieces consistently read as human-written. We refuse to ship slop.
03How long until I see organic traffic?
Articles typically index in days, gain initial rankings in 4–8 weeks, and compound over 3–9 months. We pair with SEO Sprint for fastest results.
04Can I see the topic plan before signing?
Yes — a 30-min strategy call before subscribing produces a sample 4-week editorial calendar. No commitment until you’re happy with it.
05What if I want a specific writer / SME?
Discuss in discovery. For specialist domains (legal, medical, hard-tech finance) we bring in a credentialed reviewer at +$750/mo.
// engage

Ready to start Content?

A 30-minute call to confirm fit, scope, and timeline. No pressure, no slides.

content system

From offer to operating system.

Content Engine is presented as a real engagement, not a generic service page: the surface, backend shape, delivery artifacts, and conversion path are all visible before the first call.

Scope Content

price

$1,500

timeline

Quarterly minimum

tier

C

Living architecture

Scope ⇄ Ship

The page now exposes how the engagement moves from buyer pain to production artifact, then into measurement and next-step routing.

Scope Content
  1. 01FoundationsTopic cluster strategy, editorial calendar, voice guide, distribution playbook, dashboard setup. First 4 pieces shipped.
  2. 02CompoundingPieces 5–8 ship. Internal linking strengthens. Distribution playbook refined based on Month 1 metrics.
  3. 03Strategic reviewPieces 9–12 ship. Quarterly review reads what’s working and what isn’t. Adjust topic mix, deepen what’s converting.

Conversion path

  1. 01

    Diagnose

    Confirm the real content constraint, current surface, and business goal before writing code.

  2. 02

    Design the system

    Turn the offer into screens, data, workflows, ownership boundaries, and a measurable delivery plan.

  3. 03

    Ship the artifact

    Deliver Content as working code, docs, dashboards, or launch assets your team can actually use.

  4. 04

    Route the next move

    Decide whether the work becomes a one-time delivery, a care plan, or a larger product build.

Proof assets

Content Engine service visual

Asset slot

Service proof visual

Add a real screenshot, deliverable preview, or dashboard capture from a shipped engagement when approved.

pending real proof
Jason Teixeira, founder of Sage Ideas

Verified asset

Founder/operator photo

Real founder photo reinforcing principal-led delivery.

live

Asset slot

Client quote or logo

Add only permissioned testimonials or logos tied to this service category.

pending real proof
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