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    Contently

    Score9.9 out of 10
    N/AContently is a SaaS content marketing platform from the company of the same name headquartered in New York, containing features a collaboration space, calendar, and workflow controls, engagement metrics, and rapid access to a high volume of original content from freelance creative talent, researchers, and journalists. Contently has received approximately $12.3 million in funding since its founding in 2010.N/A

    UpContent

    Score10 out of 10
    N/AUpContent is a content discovery tool that focuses on delivering quality results and helping users find precisely the content they need when they need it. The vendor says the that four filters included with their solution help users in the following areas: Recency - sorts content so the most recent is seen first Relevance - sorts content so what's most relevant to the topic is seen first Shareability - uses psychological…

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    ContentlyUpContent
    Editions & Modules
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    Free
    $0
    1 Topic
    Starter
    $7/Month
    3 Topics
    Engager
    $19/Month
    10 Topics
    Leader
    $45/Month
    25 Topics
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ContentlyUpContent
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    ContentlyUpContent
    Content Creation
    Comparison of Content Creation features of Contently and UpContent
    Feature
    Contently
    9.6
    9 Ratings
    21% above category average
    UpContent
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    Ideation10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Approval workflows9.59 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content collaboration10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content calendar8.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Network for content licensing/production10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content Publishing
    Comparison of Content Publishing features of Contently and UpContent
    Feature
    Contently
    9.6
    9 Ratings
    21% above category average
    UpContent
    9.5
    1 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Content hub10.09 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Forms / Gated content9.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Embedded CTAs10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content distribution9.57 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content promotion10.07 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Content automation9.06 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Content Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Content Reporting & Analytics features of Contently and UpContent
    Feature
    Contently
    9.6
    4 Ratings
    26% above category average
    UpContent
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    Audience profiling and targeting10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Closed-loop tracking and reporting9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content performance analytics10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Campaign optimization dashboard9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Competitive analytics10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score9.9 out of 10
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    Score10 out of 10
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    Enterprises
    PathFactory
    Score8.3 out of 10
    PathFactory
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    ContentlyUpContent
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.5
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
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    Support Rating
    10.0
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    User Testimonials
    ContentlyUpContent
    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.
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    UpContent
    UpContent is effective for helping you:
    • Gather information several different content sources
    • Leverage curated content with social media, email newsletters, and on your website to help you provide audiences with important information
    • Curate content topics by vertical for use in ABM -- you can give reps topic hubs to keep themselves up-to-date. Plus, it's a great way for them to find content to use as "conversation starters with their prospects.
    I love that UpContent integrates with HubSpot, Rasa.io, SocialBee and other tools that we use on a daily basis.
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    Pros
    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.
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    UpContent
    • Organize content from multiple sources
    • Helps you leverage curated content more easily for use on social media
    • Allows you to quickly share articles with your audience that you think will resonate with them
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    Cons
    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.
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    UpContent
    • I'd like an option to use UpContent to curate content into a blog post -- to make it easy to do "news round-up" type posts.
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    Support Rating
    Contently
    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.
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    UpContent
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Contently
    I also opened an account with Skyword in 2019, which is a similar service. The person that recommended it was a travel writer, and since I've done that as well, I thought it might be a better fit. To this point, I've received no work from it either, and don't hold out a lot of hope. As previously mentioned, where I think Contently does well is by giving you an online portfolio, additional resources like a blog for learning, and a rates database for publications.
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    UpContent
    Scoop.it allows you to create blog posts that pertain to a specific piece of curated content. This is not a feature in UpContent.
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    Return 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!
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    UpContent
    • We are able to gain efficiency in our social media efforts
    • Improve productivity when it comes to developing newsletters
    • Help us build our thought leadership with curated content
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