u/quietbuilder5

I write long-form blog posts for B2B SaaS, especially in the cybersecurity and data automation domains.

My clients provide me with only primary keywords.

Here is my workflow:

1. I set my VPN to a U.S. location (they target the US location), google those keywords, and analyze all of the top 50 ranking articles.
2. When I scan the ranking articles, I take notes on what they have missed and what they have done well. I then find a unique angle for the article to ensure that the content I write is better than what is already available.
3. I find secondary keywords and FAQs using Ubersuggest and create an outline for the client using a template. I also create a Clearscope report to write the content; I always beat my competitors' scores in my articles.
4. When it comes to writing, I treat all headings as if they are questions and answer them in the first paragraph. I then build out the rest of the section. I do this to optimize for Answer Engine Optimization (AEO).
5. I handle everything else that is expected, such as writing unique content and adding visuals.

Please tell me what else I can do to improve my workflow and provide more value. I’m feeling pressure because of AI, and I don’t want to lose my clients.

Keep in mind that I charge $120 per 1,000 words, so any suggestions should reflect this rate.

I cannot afford to hire a designer to create visuals; currently, I use Napkin AI and Gemini for that. I also cannot invest in costly SEO or AI tool subscriptions, as that would exceed my budget. I already pay for Clearscope report. I find that it is useful as many of my articles rank on the first page.

She sat with her grief for two years, calling it healing.

Then one morning she signed up for a pottery class, not to heal, just to do something with her hands.

Six months later, she realized the ache had quietly packed its bags and left.