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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    nDash

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/AnDash offers software and services used by B2B brands & agencies to scale written content creation (without sacrificing quality). nDash's models are built to support content goals of all sizes, whether the company is seeking an occasional blog post or wants to build out complex campaigns at scale.

    $300

    per year

    Outbrain

    Score5 out of 10
    N/AOutbrain, headquartered in New York with offices globally, is an internationally known native advertising platform for curating and publishing content across a variety of channels and media spaces, containing editorial controls, analytics for judging impact, and related features.N/A
    Pricing
    nDashOutbrain
    Editions & Modules
    Pro
    $300
    per year
    Managed
    $799
    per month
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    Pricing Offerings
    nDashOutbrain
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    nDashOutbrain
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    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    83%
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    Implementation went as expected
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    86%
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    Features
    nDashOutbrain
    Content Creation
    Comparison of Content Creation features of nDash and Outbrain
    Feature
    nDash
    8.8
    4 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Outbrain
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    Ratings
    Ideation9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Approval workflows9.24 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content collaboration8.74 Ratings00 Ratings
    Content calendar8.43 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8.7 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    nDashOutbrain
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (4 ratings)
    1.5
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    8.6
    (2 ratings)
    7.8
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    nDashOutbrain
    Likelihood to Recommend
    nDash
    If you're a veteran/professional writer looking for clients who appreciate good human writing, nDash is a great platform to generate additional work. And if your business needs talented writers who are well-versed in a variety of industries, audiences, and content types, nDash likely has someone who can help. If you're just starting your freelance writing career or your business is looking for writing quantity over quality, another platform (read: content mill or AI) may be a better fit for your needs. But if you create (or value) compelling content, I highly recommend nDash!
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    Outbrain
    If your client or organization is running a high volume awareness campaign, Outbrain would be a platform to diversify your mix with. Pretty low maintenance and easy to set up, you can get ads running in a few minutes. If your primary goal is conversions, there are probably better channels you can use where the targeting is a little more transparent and would likely see a higher avg conversion rate.
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    Pros
    nDash
    • Makes it easy to find writing clients in your niche and price range
    • The interface is easy to navigate and operate
    • Takes care of invoicing and payment processing for you after project completion
    • Provides an intuitive opportunity pipeline to track proposals and pending projects
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    Outbrain
    • Website network: Outbrain provides high-quality websites in its network so that you can get a quality audience.
    • Affordable pricing: The CPC offered by Outbrain is relatively cheaper than other alternatives.
    • Content dashboard: The dashboard allows you to edit the content before publishing it on Outbrain's platform.
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    Cons
    nDash
    • I have been working with nDash for several years and I have never had an issue with the platform.
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    Outbrain
    • Customer Service - Speaking to a human is nearly impossible, there is no "chat" function, and no phone number immediately available. Ultimately, I've had to email a generic CS contact and wait several days before heading back.
    • High Number of Guidelines - The number of guidelines one must meet before using Outbrain is much higher than any other ad platform I've used. Most of them are highly specific and not necessarily items that a website would have out-of-the-box.
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    Usability
    nDash
    It's easy to navigate and find anything you need as a writer.
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    Outbrain
    The use case is very obvious, brand awareness and low cost conversions because of its reach in billions. The platform is easy to use, well sorted and defined with good click optimized algorithms and brands can use it without hesitation. If monitored well and optimized accordingly, this can prove to be one of the best advertising channels.
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    Support Rating
    nDash
    No answers on this topic
    Outbrain
    We had an account manager assigned to us, but they really didn't offer too much help outside of the financial side of things. We used the self-serve platform with mild suggestions every few weeks from our reps amounting to "spend a bit more here."
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    Alternatives Considered
    nDash
    I've explored and created profiles on several different content agencies/content sites and have found them to be lacking -- so many are a race to the bottom with writers of wildly varying skill and experience levels "competing" against veteran writing professionals. nDash is different; its clients are serious companies that value (and are willing to pay for) high-quality content. Additionally, I've observed that nDash tends to be "pickier" than other platforms when it comes to accepting writers. As a freelancer, I'm driven to "up my game" because I'm not competing against a bunch of writing newbies but a bevy of experienced writing professionals. I appreciate that they keep me on my toes
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    Outbrain
    Here at AdRizer my personal ad sources primarily revolve around Google Ads & Outbrain. Taboola is extremely similar to Outbrain minus the fact that strategies are dictated on the account level unlike by campaign with Outbrain
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    Return on Investment
    nDash
    • Dozens of new clients added + 14% revenue growth since joining nDash in 2021
    • Nearly 8 hours per month saved by not having to do invoicing, AR follow-ups, and payment processing manually
    • Each year my revenue from nDash has almost tripled year-over-year
    • nDash business now makes up nearly 1/3 of my revenue
    • Much higher lead-to-client conversion rate on nDash compared to other channels
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    Outbrain
    • None. My perspective is that further testing is needed as well as additional tracking capabilities applied to be able to assess value. However, it's a CPC model and relatively inexpensive in regards to additional reach, especially if it's packaged in with an Earned media push into the marketplace.
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