# Pricing | Content Geeks SEO Content Writing Rates > Transparent per-article rates: AI $30–$80, hybrid $80–$180, 100% human $180–$400+ per 1,000 words. Rush at +50%, volume discounts on retainers. URL: https://www.contentgeeks.club/pricing/ # Transparent Tiers. Zero Inflexible Retainers. Benchmark US market rates, published per 1,000-word article. Pick the blend of AI speed and native-English craft each page actually needs, and change it piece by piece. 4.9 (120+ client reviews) 100% Native English 48h – 5 Day Delivery 1,000+ Articles Delivered Test Before You Commit Market-benchmarked pricing matrix ## Per-Article Rates ### Fully AI-Written 48-hour delivery · rush under 24h $30 – $80 - Standard editorial: $30 – $50 - SEO optimized: $50 – $80 - Engineered prompt workflows - Best for volume topic coverage - Rush available at +50% Order This Tier [/contact/ →](/contact/) Recommended ### Hybrid AI + Human Edit 5-day delivery · rush 48–72h $80 – $180 - Standard editorial: $80 – $130 - SEO optimized: $120 – $180 - Native English editor line edit - SME fact-checking on every claim - Rush available at +50% Order This Tier [/contact/ →](/contact/) ### 100% Human-Written 8-day delivery · no rush option $180 – $400+ - Standard editorial: $180 – $280 - SEO optimized: $250 – $400+ - Veteran US & UK journalists - Original research and citations - Quality-protected, cannot be rushed Order This Tier [/contact/ →](/contact/) All rates are per 1,000-word article and reflect competitive US market benchmarks. A 1,000-word baseline test order is recommended before any retainer. For comparison shopping ## The Same Rates, Per Word | Creation tier | SEO level | Delivery | Per 1,000 words | Per word | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Fully AI | Standard editorial | 48 hours | $30 – $50 | $0.03 – $0.05 | | Fully AI | SEO optimized | 48 hours | $50 – $80 | $0.05 – $0.08 | | Hybrid | Standard editorial | 5 days | $80 – $130 | $0.08 – $0.13 | | Hybrid | SEO optimized | 5 days | $120 – $180 | $0.12 – $0.18 | | 100% Human | Standard editorial | 8 days | $180 – $280 | $0.18 – $0.28 | | 100% Human | SEO optimized | 8 days | $250 – $400+ | $0.25 – $0.40+ | Add-ons and options ## What You Can Stack On Any Tier ### Unanswered niche keyword research $45 per article High-intent, low-competition query discovery delivered as a ready-to-write brief. Stacks with any writing tier. [Unanswered niche keyword research →](/unanswered-niche-keyword-research/) ### On-page SEO package Included in SEO tier Meta title and description, H2/H3 hierarchy, internal link recommendations, and image alt text. Priced inside each tier, never billed separately. [On-page SEO package →](/seo-content-optimization/) ### Rush delivery +50% premium AI orders compress to under 24 hours, hybrid to 48–72 hours. Not available on the 100% human tier at any price. [Rush delivery →](/guide/ai-content-turnaround-and-rush/) ### Localized service-area pages $80 – $180 per page Genuinely local city and service-area copy built on a pillar-and-spoke structure, written to avoid duplicate content. [Localized service-area pages →](/local-seo-content-writing/) After your test order ## Monthly Retainers Once a test article confirms the quality, monthly retainers unlock discounted volume rates. You set the tier mix, and you can change it month to month. 4 articles / month 5% volume discount 8 articles / month 10% volume discount 12 articles / month 15% volume discount ### Consultation fees are credited in full Book a paid strategy consultation and the fee comes off your first article or retainer invoice. Ordering direct is also fine: use the rates above, send a brief, and pay by card at checkout. Before you order ## Pricing Questions ### What's the difference between the AI, hybrid, and human tiers? Fully AI ($30–$80, 48h) suits high-volume, low-stakes content. Hybrid ($80–$180, 5 days) adds native-English editor polish for the best balance of speed and quality. 100% Human ($180–$400+, 8 days) is pure editorial craft for high-stakes thought leadership. You pick the exact blend per piece. ### How much does an SEO content article cost? Benchmark rates run $30–$50 for standard AI, $50–$80 for SEO-optimized AI, $80–$180 for hybrid, and $180–$400+ for 100% human. Pricing is per 1,000-word article; retainers of 4, 8, or 12 articles per month unlock discounted volume rates. ### Do I have to commit to a monthly retainer? No. We recommend a single 1,000-word baseline test article first. Once you confirm the quality and ranking potential, you can transition into a monthly retainer at discounted volume rates. ### Can I rush my order? Yes for AI (expedited to under 24 hours) and hybrid (48–72 hours) tiers, at a +50% premium. 100% human-written work cannot be rushed. The extra days protect research depth and native editorial quality. ### How is completed work delivered? In clean, accessible collaborative formats: Google Docs or Dropbox links. SEO-tiered orders arrive formatted with meta tags, H2/H3 hierarchy, internal link recommendations, and alt-text suggestions. ### Still have questions? Tell us what you're publishing and we'll recommend the tier that fits, with a straight answer on price and turnaround. Talk to an Editor [/contact/ →](/contact/) ![](/images/hero/warm-lived-in-home-studio-desk-at-dusk-with-laptop.webp) No contracts. Test before you commit ## Test the rate card with one article Order a single 1,000-word piece at whichever tier you think fits. If the draft holds up, move to a retainer at volume rates. Order 1,000-Word Test Article [/contact/ →](/contact/) Call (800) 518-GEEKS [tel:+18005184335 →](tel:+18005184335) - 100% native English writers - 48-hour to 5-day standard delivery, with rush available - 1,000-word baseline test order, no long-term contract required - Paid consultation fee 100% credited toward your first order