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4 Ratings
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Feature Set Ratings
- Contently ranks higher in 3 feature sets: Content Creation, Content Publishing, Content Reporting & Analytics
Content Creation
9.5
Contently
95%
4.5
Visually, by Rock Content
45%
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Ideation
9.7
97%
7 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating
Approval workflows
9.8
98%
7 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content collaboration
9.9
99%
6 Ratings
8.0
80%
1 Rating
Content calendar
8.0
80%
6 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Network for content licensing/production
10.0
100%
6 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Content Publishing
5.7
Contently
57%
4.0
Visually, by Rock Content
40%
Contently ranks higher in 4/6 features
Contently ranks higher in 4/6 features
Content hub
5.0
50%
7 Ratings
3.0
30%
1 Rating
Forms / Gated content
8.0
80%
5 Ratings
1.0
10%
1 Rating
Embedded CTAs
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content distribution
2.0
20%
5 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Content promotion
2.0
20%
5 Ratings
6.0
60%
1 Rating
Content automation
8.0
80%
4 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Content Reporting & Analytics
8.0
Contently
80%
5.0
Visually, by Rock Content
50%
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Audience profiling and targeting
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
5.0
50%
1 Rating
Closed-loop tracking and reporting
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
3.0
30%
1 Rating
Content performance analytics
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
7.0
70%
1 Rating
Campaign optimization dashboard
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Competitive analytics
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Visually, by Rock Content is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
Contently
50%
9 Ratings
6.0
Visually, by Rock Content
60%
1 Rating
Support Rating
10.0
Contently
100%
1 Rating
Visually, by Rock Content
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Contently
It's helpful for top of marketing funnel writing that we can sometimes lose sight of because we are so ingrained in the product day to day. Contently is also helpful for long written pieces and ebooks that will take a significant amount of employee time to put together.I avoid using Contently for mid to bottom funnel marketing writing because my team will often have greater insight into the product function or use-case or product release, making them more adroit to the tone of the written piece and able to produce the content quickly.
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
Visually, by Rock Content
I would be less inclined to recommend Visually to a colleague now than I would have in the past. In the past, highly skilled freelance programmers and designers were more able to get matched with potential clients. Now, things have to go through Visually and creators cannot post their independent work and get matched up independently.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesPros
Contently
- Consolidating my work in one place to make my work life easier
- Contently is unique from other content marketing organizational tools in one key way. It hands you a network of freelance professionals eager for delegated work.
- You can search through a database of professionals to find the perfect person for your given project. Find individuals in your budget offering the exact skills and experience you need.

Verified User
Account Manager in Corporate
Computer & Network Security Company, 1001-5000 employeesVisually, by Rock Content
- Staff picks were a great way of sifting through many pieces of content
- It was easy to share things uploaded to visual.ly to other social media channels
- There is an awesome amount of content on Visually

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesCons
Contently
- I have been using it for 3.5 years, and have had no response from potential clients.
- The portfolio section is pretty easy to use, but I don't love the format.
- Since I'm not a client, I don't know just how easy it is for them to find new freelancers or how often it is actually used.
- Probably more suited for some types/concentrations of freelance writers, like finance, tech, or healthcare.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Visually, by Rock Content
- There is a bias towards infographics (as opposed to 'real' data visualization)
- It is not very clear the path between how people who need content get matched up or find creators
- Interface was redone too often

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Contently
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Visually, by Rock Content
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Contently
Contently 10.0
Based on 1 answer
I'm giving them a 10, but honestly, I've never reached out to them. I do see them putting out regular content on social media, so they might be responsive to questions there as well as regular customer support. In their posts and communication, they do seem to value their community, so hopefully, they have good customer support. And I've seen them asking for pitches from their community to publish well-paid articles during this stressful coronavirus time, and I really appreciate that.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
Visually, by Rock Content
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Contently
Contently's sweet spot is their network of writers. I have tried a few other platforms but saw much lower writing quality. The tool is handy, especially if you produce multiple pieces of content every week
SVP Marketing
GumGumMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees
Visually, by Rock Content
I would recommend other design studios that specialize in data visualization and infographics before visually for a few reasons:- small design studios have an emphasis on the creators (who is part of the studio), whereas Visually is more of a black box because you don't know who is creating your project- Portfolio is okay, but not great, there are many other studios with better looking portfoliosOne way that Visually is better is that it has an impressive client list and quicker turnaround and maybe more streamlined feedback loops.

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employeesReturn on Investment
Contently
- Contently contributors have produced some great inbound marking posts and creative materials saving our marketing team significant time allowing them to focus on more strategic plans for the business.
- The amount of time Contently has saved our internal creative writing staff has more than paid for itself!
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
Visually, by Rock Content
- Was helpful in attracting clients when I started doing data visualization work
- Cost was minimal - it was free to upload and took little time
- I have been unable to attract clients lately from visually, so ROI has gone to 0

Verified User
Engineer in Engineering
Computer Software Company, 51-200 employees