Invoice clients for SEO articles, blog posts, and website content. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A content writer invoice covers fees for producing informational, SEO-optimised, and marketing-focused written content for websites, blogs, newsletters, and branded publications. Content writers work primarily for businesses — producing blog posts, long-form guides, case studies, white papers, and product descriptions. Unlike copywriters who focus on persuasion, content writers focus on educating and informing readers while supporting the client's SEO and brand objectives. Pricing is typically per word, per article, or on a monthly retainer covering a set number of pieces. Content writing is a volume-based market, and invoicing should reflect both the individual piece costs and any strategy or editing time included in the service.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1,000 words, SEO-optimised) | £80 - £250 | per post |
| Long-Form Guide (2,000-3,000 words) | £200 - £600 | per guide |
| White Paper (3,000-5,000 words) | £400 - £1,200 | per paper |
| Product Description (150-300 words) | £20 - £60 | per description |
| Monthly Content Retainer (4 posts/month) | £300 - £800 | per month |
| Keyword Research & Brief | £30 - £80 | per brief |
For retainer arrangements, invoice at the start of each month. For per-article work, invoice monthly or bi-weekly for all articles delivered in that period. Include article titles and word counts in the invoice so the client can reconcile against deliverables. Net 14 to Net 21 is appropriate for most content clients; larger agencies may have Net 30 cycles. Chasing content marketing payments is common — set up automated reminders in Tidybill.