30 Ratings
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Based on 30 reviews and ratings
WordPress
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2920 Ratings
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Based on 2920 reviews and ratings
Feature Set Ratings
Content Creation
9.5
Contently
95%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Ideation
9.7
97%
7 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Approval workflows
9.8
98%
7 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content collaboration
9.9
99%
6 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content calendar
8.0
80%
6 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Network for content licensing/production
10.0
100%
6 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content Publishing
5.7
Contently
57%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 6/6 features
Contently ranks higher in 6/6 features
Content hub
5.0
50%
7 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Forms / Gated content
8.0
80%
5 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Embedded CTAs
9.0
90%
4 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content distribution
2.0
20%
5 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content promotion
2.0
20%
5 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content automation
8.0
80%
4 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content Reporting & Analytics
8.0
Contently
80%

WordPress
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Contently ranks higher in 5/5 features
Audience profiling and targeting
9.0
90%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Closed-loop tracking and reporting
8.0
80%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Content performance analytics
7.0
70%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Campaign optimization dashboard
7.0
70%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Competitive analytics
9.0
90%
3 Ratings

N/A
0 Ratings
Security
Contently
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.3
WordPress
83%
WordPress ranks higher in 1/1 features
WordPress ranks higher in 1/1 features
Role-based user permissions
N/A
0 Ratings

8.3
83%
125 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Contently
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.3
WordPress
83%
WordPress ranks higher in 2/2 features
WordPress ranks higher in 2/2 features
API
N/A
0 Ratings

8.3
83%
92 Ratings
Internationalization / multi-language
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
78 Ratings
Web Content Creation
Contently
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.2
WordPress
82%
WordPress ranks higher in 8/8 features
WordPress ranks higher in 8/8 features
WYSIWYG editor
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
119 Ratings
Code quality / cleanliness
N/A
0 Ratings

7.8
78%
120 Ratings
Admin section
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
129 Ratings
Page templates
N/A
0 Ratings

8.2
82%
126 Ratings
Library of website themes
N/A
0 Ratings

8.8
88%
128 Ratings
Mobile optimization / responsive design
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
127 Ratings
Publishing workflow
N/A
0 Ratings

8.4
84%
124 Ratings
Form generator
N/A
0 Ratings

7.5
75%
106 Ratings
Web Content Management
Contently
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A

8.4
WordPress
84%
WordPress ranks higher in 5/5 features
WordPress ranks higher in 5/5 features
Content taxonomy
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
111 Ratings
SEO support
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
81%
116 Ratings
Bulk management
N/A
0 Ratings

7.8
78%
100 Ratings
Availability / breadth of extensions
N/A
0 Ratings

9.3
93%
121 Ratings
Community / comment management
N/A
0 Ratings

8.6
86%
120 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- Contently is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
- WordPress is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
5.0
Contently
50%
9 Ratings

8.9
WordPress
89%
167 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

8.1
WordPress
81%
37 Ratings
Usability
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

9.2
WordPress
92%
17 Ratings
Availability
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

9.5
WordPress
95%
6 Ratings
Performance
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

8.6
WordPress
86%
4 Ratings
Support Rating
10.0
Contently
100%
1 Rating

6.6
WordPress
66%
21 Ratings
In-Person Training
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

7.0
WordPress
70%
1 Rating
Online Training
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
WordPress
100%
1 Rating
Implementation Rating
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

9.0
WordPress
90%
18 Ratings
Product Scalability
Contently
N/A
0 Ratings

10.0
WordPress
100%
1 Rating
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
WordPress
If your business relies heavily on content creation, and particularly on blog posts, then WordPress is really the best option you have. But if you don't have a blog, you only need static pages, or you want to build an eCommerce site, then you might want to explore other alternatives.
Digital Content Lead
Tavano TeamInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
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.

Verified User
Account Manager in Corporate
Computer & Network Security Company, 1001-5000 employeesWordPress
- WordPress is incredibly easy to set up and get running with little to no technical knowledge. Most web hosts will do it for you, since it's so easy.
- With thousands of themes available for free and for low cost, WordPress can accommodate any design you can imagine.
- The community behind WordPress is generous, and there are loads of educational opportunities both online and in person to learn and connect with other users.
Owner | Principal
LMK Web Design & ConsultingInformation Technology and Services, 1-10 employees
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.
Chief Do-Gooder
SignifyMarketing & Advertising, 1-10 employees
WordPress
- WordPress breaks often so you need to have someone who understands how to troubleshoot, which can take time and money.
- Some plugins are easier to customize than others, for example, some don't require any coding knowledge while others do. This can limit your project if you are not a coder.
- WordPress can be easily hacked, so you also need someone who can ensure your sites are secure.

Verified User
Manager in Human Resources
Events Services Company, 51-200 employeesPricing Details
Contently
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—WordPress
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Likelihood to Renew
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 8.1
Based on 37 answers
My rating is based on the knowledge I have of the community that WordPress has had built around it for years now. It's as solid as it comes when you talk about community involvement and expansion. There's no other CMS out there that can match-up with it, hands down.
VP of Online Marketing
mriexinger@gmail.comMarketing and Advertising, 11-50 employees
Usability
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 9.2
Based on 17 answers
I give it an 8 rating because it's a great piece of open-source software that can be customized easily. There is an ease of use and the customizations are a treat. There are a lot of themes to choose from (though paid themes are the best as they provide more support).

Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 1-10 employeesReliability and Availability
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 9.5
Based on 6 answers
Anyone can visit WordPress.org and download a fully functional copy of WordPress free of charge. Additionally, WordPress is offered to users as open-source software, which means that anyone can customize the code to create new applications and make these available to other WordPress users.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Performance
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 8.6
Based on 4 answers
Mostly, any performance issues have to do with using too many plugins and these can sometimes slow down the overall performance of your site. It is very tempting to start adding lots of plugins to your WordPress site, however, as there are thousands of great plugins to choose from and so many of them help you do amazing things on your site.If you begin to notice performance issues with your WordPress site (e.g. pages being slow to load), there are ways to optimize the performance of your site, but this requires learning the process. WordPress users can learn how to optimize their WordPress sites by downloading the WPTrainMe WordPress training plugin (WPTrainMe.com) and going through the detailed step-by-step WordPress optimization tutorials.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
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
WordPress
WordPress 6.6
Based on 21 answers
WordPress itself only has community service so your experience will depend on where you turn. Online, through forums and community boards, support is rudimentary but effective. You can easily turn to your local community and find exceptional individuals who know and use WordPress regularly for more advanced, inexpensive, support. I'm rating this less than 10 because of the lack of any formal support provided by a company.

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesIn-Person Training
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 7.0
Based on 1 answer
Varies by the person providing training. High marks as it's incredibly easy to find experienced individuals in your community to provide training on any aspect of WordPress from content marketing, SEO, plugin development, theme design, etc. Less than 10 though as the training is community based and expectations for a session you find may fall short.

Verified User
Consultant in Marketing
Internet Company, 1-10 employeesOnline Training
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 10.0
Based on 1 answer
It is very easy to find online resources to learn how to do just about anything with WordPress.
Web Developer
BeeDragon Web ServicesInternet, 1-10 employees
Implementation Rating
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 9.0
Based on 18 answers
WordPress is not a great solution if you have:1) A larger site with performance / availability requirements.2) Multiple types of content you want to share - each with its own underlying data structure.3) Multiple sites you need to manage.For very small sites where these needs are not paramount, WordPress is a decent solution

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Marketing
Marketing and Advertising Company, 11-50 employeesAlternatives 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
WordPress
We have considered and operated within Shopify and Squarespace. Both serve their purpose for niche clients, but we do recommend WordPress as being the superior option. We find that WordPress is easier to use and offers maximum scalability while the others are more challenging to design, code, configure and launch.

Verified User
Account Manager in Marketing
Design Company, 11-50 employeesScalability
Contently
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
WordPress
WordPress 10.0
Based on 1 answer
WordPress is completely scalable. You can get started immediately with a very simple "out-of-the box" WordPress installation and then add whatever functionality you need as and when you need it, and continue expanding. Often we will create various WordPress sites on the same domain to handle different aspects of our strategy (e.g. one site for the sales pages, product information and/or a marketing blog, another for delivering products securely through a private membership site, and another for running an affiliate program or other application), and then ties all of these sites together using a common theme and links on each of the site's menus.Additionally, WordPress offers a multisite function that allows organizations and institutions to manage networks of sites managed by separate individual site owners, but centrally administered by the parent organization. You can also expand WordPress into a social networking or community site, forums, etc.The same scalability applies to web design. You can start with a simple design and then scale things up to display sites with amazing visual features, including animations and video effects, sliding images and animated product image galleries, elements that appear and fade from visitor browsers, etc.The scaling possibilities of WordPress are truly endless.
Founder, WPTrainMe.com - WordPress Training Plugin
WPTrainMe.comE-Learning, 1-10 employees
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!
Product Marketing Corporate Resident
LogMeInComputer Software, 1001-5000 employees
WordPress
- WordPress helps us reduce website management costs because we can oversee updates in-house.
- WordPress is easy to use, reducing the amount of time we spend on website management.
- The ease of use enables us to offer website management for clients, helping us grow our capabilities/business.
Account Director
Mulberry Marketing CommunicationsPublic Relations and Communications, 11-50 employees