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How Stellar Helped 1-800 Contacts Capture Top Rankings

A leader in the online vision care space, 1-800 Contacts had already built a robust content ecosystem featuring educational articles, detailed product pages, and user-friendly browsing experiences

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Stellar content services

We make content production simple. With Stellar, you can hire a writer, get help managing your content pipeline, or outsource entire projects.

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Self-Serve

With self-serve, you hire vetted writers directly and order as much content as you need.

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Managed Services

Choose from three managed solutions, from production support to a fully staffed content team.

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Service Options Hire a writer Managed Services
Self Serve
Core
Pro
Complete
Pricing Model
  • Pay-as-you-go
  • Priced per word
  • Pre-Pay
  • Priced per-word or per-project
  • Post Pay
  • Priced per word, per project or per month
  • Post Pay
  • Priced per word, per project or per month
  • Includes volume-based pricing efficiencies
Typical Engagement On-demand ordering with no fixed cadence Light monthly rhythm with recurring content Steady monthly collaboration with planned cycles Stellar-led planning and execution
Ideal For Hands-on marketers and business owners who want fast, flexible access to vetted writers Marketers or business owners that need reliable content support, freelancer oversight, and consistent deliveries Businesses and agencies seeking a trusted partner who integrates seamlessly with their team and turns detailed project guidelines into exceptional content Businesses in search of a trusted partner to oversee and execute SEO content initiatives, spanning strategy development, writing, editing, and publication.
Onboarding Self Directed Light onboarding with dedicated Content Manager Comprehensive onboarding with full BrandAlign processes End-to-end BrandAlign Onboarding paired with detailed content strategy planning
Support Support available upon request Dedicated Content Manager Dedicated Content Manager & Account Manager Dedicated Content Manager, Account Manager & Content Strategist
QA Self Directed Editing supported Editorial QA Premium QA
Turnaround Client-managed, ~3–5 days ~5–7 business days Fully managed timelines ~10 business days Fully managed, customized timelines
Native English Speaking Writers
Content Pricing Starting At $0.13/word $0.18/word $0.15/word Custom
Editing Proofreading included
QA
Content Strategy & SEO
Briefs Basic briefs included Basic + Premium briefs available Premium briefs included
UGC Video Services
Images / Graphic Design
CMS Publishing Support
Additional Services
Revision Policy 3 business days 7 business days Unlimited Unlimited
API Integrations

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Hire a writer

Self serve marketplace

Best for hands-on marketers and business owners who want fast, flexible access to vetted writers.

  • Pricing model Pay-as-you-go; priced per-word or per-project
  • Typical engagement On-demand ordering with no fixed cadence
  • Ideal for Hands-on marketers and business owners who want fast, flexible access to vetted writers
  • Onboarding Self directed
  • Support Support available upon request
  • QA (level) Self directed
  • Turnaround Client-managed, ~3–5 days
  • Native English speaking writers Yes
  • Content pricing Pricing varies based on content type, niche and other requirements
  • Editing $0.04/word, optional
  • Managed QA Not included
  • Content strategy & SEO Not included
  • Briefs Not included
  • UGC video services Not included
  • Images / graphic design Not included
  • CMS publishing support Not included
  • Additional services Not included
  • Revision policy 3 business days
  • API integrations Available
Managed services

Essential

Great for marketers or business owners that need reliable content support, freelancer oversight and consistent deliveries.

  • Pricing model Pay-as-you-go; priced per-word
  • Typical engagement Light monthly rhythm with recurring content
  • Ideal for Marketers or business owners that need reliable content support, freelancer oversight, and consistent deliveries
  • Onboarding Light onboarding: meet with dedicated Content Manager
  • Support Dedicated Content Manager
  • QA (level) Editing supported
  • Turnaround ~5–7 business days
  • Native English speaking writers Yes
  • Content pricing $0.16/word
  • Editing Included
  • Managed QA Not included
  • Content strategy & SEO Available as add-on
  • Briefs Basic briefs included
  • UGC video services Available as add-on
  • Images / graphic design Available as add-on
  • CMS publishing support Available as add-on
  • Additional services Available as add-on
  • Revision policy 7 business days
  • API integrations Available
Managed services

Professional

Built for businesses and agencies that need a trusted partner to turn detailed guidelines into exceptional content at scale.

  • Pricing model Post-pay; priced per-word, per-project or per-month
  • Typical engagement Steady monthly collaboration with planned content cycles
  • Ideal for Businesses and agencies seeking a trusted partner who integrates seamlessly with their team and turns detailed project guidelines into exceptional content
  • Onboarding Comprehensive onboarding with full scope BrandAlign processes
  • Support Dedicated Content Manager and Dedicated Account Manager
  • QA (level) Editorial QA
  • Turnaround Fully managed timelines, ~10 business days
  • Native English speaking writers Yes
  • Content pricing $0.32/word
  • Editing Included
  • Managed QA Included
  • Content strategy & SEO Available as add-on
  • Briefs Basic and Premium briefs available
  • UGC video services Available as add-on
  • Images / graphic design Available as add-on
  • CMS publishing support Available as add-on
  • Additional services Available as add-on
  • Revision policy Unlimited
  • API integrations Available
Managed services

Enterprise

For businesses that need a trusted partner to lead SEO content initiatives end-to-end — from strategy to publication.

  • Pricing model Post-pay; priced per-word, per-project or per-month, including volume-based pricing efficiencies
  • Typical engagement Stellar-led planning and execution
  • Ideal for Businesses in search of a trusted partner to oversee and execute SEO content initiatives, spanning strategy development, writing, editing, and publication
  • Onboarding Comprehensive onboarding with full scope BrandAlign processes and content strategy planning
  • Support Dedicated Content Manager, Dedicated Account Manager, and Content Strategist
  • QA (level) Premium QA
  • Turnaround Fully managed, customized timelines
  • Native English speaking writers Yes
  • Content pricing Custom
  • Editing Included
  • Managed QA Included
  • Content strategy & SEO Included
  • Briefs Premium briefs included
  • UGC video services Available as add-on
  • Images / graphic design Available as add-on
  • CMS publishing support Included
  • Additional services Included
  • Revision policy Unlimited
  • API integrations Available

Managed services: Work with a content team

When you want more than just writers, we become your content partner. Stellar’s managed services give you dedicated teams to plan, produce, and deliver exceptional content. Choose from the level of partnership that fits your needs

Complete Managed Service

Stellar’s Complete is a full service content solution. We become your content marketing department, handling everything from high-level strategy and planning to publishing and performance reporting.

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Complete

Your full-service content partner from strategy to delivery

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users How Complete Works

Your partnership begins with an immersive onboarding process that aligns our team with your business goals, brand voice, and success metrics. Once we’re aligned, your dedicated content department goes to work:

  • Meet your team. Speak with your strategist and production team, who will coordinate every step of the process.
  • Build the strategy. Your content strategist develops a full content plan tied to your business objectives.
  • Run production. We manage all strategy, briefs, writing, graphics, QA, and CMS publishing through a seamless workflow.
  • Report on results. We deliver regular performance reports and optimization recommendations to help you measure growth and ROI.

skilled What You’ll Get

  • A complete team including a strategist, account manager, content manager, and vetted freelance writers
  • A comprehensive content and SEO strategy tailored to your business goals
  • Premium briefs and rigorous editorial QA
  • All writing, editing, and revision management
  • CMS publishing and optimization support
  • Custom timelines and unlimited revisions

native writers Best For

  • CMOs and senior marketing leaders who want to align content with business goals
  • Organizations of any size looking to outsource their entire content marketing operation
  • Teams that need a consistent, scalable, high-quality content pipeline

native writers Why Complete Works

  • Lack of bandwidth or internal resources. Stellar acts as your full content department so your internal teams can stay focused on growth.
  • Fragmented workflows. Our proven systems align strategy, writing, editing, and publishing into one cohesive process.
  • Inconsistent quality. Our internal QA ensures every deliverable meets your voice, tone, and brand standards.
  • Scaling challenges. We make it easy to scale content up or down without adding headcount or overhead.

native writers Pricing

Complete is a custom solution built around your goals, scope, and content needs. We provide transparent pricing and detailed quotes for every project. Most clients find our fully managed service costs less than hiring a single senior content strategist in-house.
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Pro Managed Service

Pro is our full-service writing solution. We designed it for brands, agencies, and publishers that have clear content goals and need a reliable partner to execute them at scale with rigorous oversight.

Writers

Pro

Reliable, scalable content creation managed by experts

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users How Pro Works:

We start with a comprehensive onboarding that aligns our team with your brand, voice, and business objectives before moving through a structured, four-step process:

  • Align on strategy: We review your existing strategy and goals to ensure production supports your business outcomes.
  • Meet your team: You’ll work with a dedicated account manager and content manager who oversee your projects from start to finish.
  • Run production: We handle everything in the production phase, from freelancer management to editorial QA.
  • Deliver at scale: We deliver ready-to-publish content that meets your unique requirements and deadlines.

skilled What You’ll Get

  • A dedicated content manager and account manager
  • Premium editorial QA and revision management
  • Access to both basic and premium brief creation
  • Fully managed timelines and production workflows
  • Access to vetted writers with experience in your industry
  • Add-on services, including content strategy, UGC video, design, and CMS publishing

native writers Best For

  • Brands and publishers that need to scale production without expanding internal teams
  • Larger organizations or multi-vertical brands with complex, high-volume needs
  • Agencies seeking a white-label production team to service their clients
  • B2B brands and regulated industries that require compliant, accurate content

native writers Why Pro Works

  • Scaling challenges. We manage large-scale production without adding headcount or overhead.
  • Inconsistent quality. Our QA process ensures every piece meets your brand and compliance standards.
  • Workflow complexity. We coordinate all writers, editors, and deadlines so you can focus on growth.
  • Strategic alignment. Every deliverable supports your business goals and fits your messaging framework.

native writers Pricing

Pro content starts at $0.15 per word. Pricing varies by content type and niche, and we provide detailed quotes before each project begins. This solution offers the most cost-effective way to run high-volume content production with full-service support.

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Core Managed Service

We designed the Core solution for busy marketers who want operational help with content production while keeping full control of their strategy. It’s a simple, flexible way to scale content with expert support when you need it.

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Core

Flexible content support for teams that need a hand

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how it works How Core It Works

We start with a short onboarding to learn your brand, voice, and goals. From there, your dedicated content manager keeps projects moving:

  • Meet your Content Manager. We pair you with a CM who learns your workflow and communication preferences.
  • Find your writers. Your CM sources vetted, native English-speaking writers matched to your projects.
  • Manage production. We handle briefs, assignments, editing, and revisions so you can focus on results.
  • Deliver content. You receive polished, on-brand content through your preferred platform or API integration.

what you'll get What You’ll Get

  • A dedicated content manager who oversees all projects
  • Access to vetted, native English-speaking writers
  • Basic brief creation and content ideation support
  • Editing and revision management
  • Flexible order scheduling with no minimum spend
  • Optional add-ons such as SEO strategy, premium briefs, UGC video, and CMS publishing

best for Best For

  • Small teams or solo marketers who need help managing writers and revisions
  • Founders or consultants who know their strategy but lack bandwidth for execution
  • Businesses with ad-hoc or seasonal content needs that vary throughout the year

why it works Why Core Works

  • Time management. Spend less time wrangling writers and more time focusing on strategy and growth.
  • Project coordination. Your CM turns your goals into clear briefs and smooth workflows.
  • Flexibility. Order what you need, when you need it, with full control over timing and volume.
  • Consistency. Experienced writers and editors ensure every piece is accurate, on-brand, and ready to publish.

pricing Pricing

Core content starts at $0.18 per word and includes a basic brief. Pricing varies based on the project, but we’re always transparent about costs before you begin. You pay only for the content you order, making this solution the simplest way to get managed support when you need it.

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Hire A Writer Directly

If you already have your strategy and workflows in place, Stellar’s self-serve option gives you instant access to vetted writers who can execute your briefs on demand. Build your own writing team, set the pace, and order content through our production platform whenever you need it.

Self-Serve: Direct Access to
Expert Writers

Stellar’s self-serve option connects you directly with vetted, native English-speaking writers through our marketplace. It’s fast, flexible, and completely on your terms. You control the briefs, timelines, and deliverables while we provide the writing talent and production platform.

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Self-Serve

Order content instantly from vetted expert writers

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how it works How Self-Serve Works

  • Create a free account. Sign up in seconds and get instant access to our platform.
  • Browse writer profiles. Search by experience, industry, or specialty to find the perfect fit.
  • Select your writer or team. Hire a single expert or build a recurring writing team for your projects.
  • Upload your brief. Provide clear instructions, deadlines, and any reference materials.
  • Place your order. Fund the project and your writer gets to work.

what you'll get What You’ll Get

  • Access to a large network of vetted, native English-speaking writers
  • Fast turnaround times, typically 3–5 days per order
  • Pay-as-you-go flexibility with no hidden fees or subscriptions
  • Complete control over briefs, revisions, and delivery timelines

best for Best For

  • Marketing and SEO managers with existing workflows and briefs
  • Teams that want flexible, cost-effective production
  • Hands-on leaders who prefer to manage projects directly

why it works Why Self-Serve Works

  • Scaling without overhead. Get as much written content as you need without adding headcount.
  • Maintaining control. Keep your process and brand voice intact while outsourcing writing.
  • Reliability. Avoid the inconsistency of gig platforms by working with vetted professionals.
  • Ease of integration. Use API connections or existing workflows to plug Stellar directly into your content pipeline.

pricing Pricing

Self-serve content is $0.13 per word. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or commitments — you pay only for the content you order.

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Additional Content Services to Power Your Strategy

Stellar’s services go beyond blogs and articles. Our teams can also create everything from UGC and short-form video to strategy-driven content and assets that help you connect with your audience and reach your goals.

Written Content Creation

We produce a full range of written content types to support your marketing and SEO strategy – available through our Self-Serve Marketplace or our Managed Services

  • Blogs

  • Articles

  • AI-visibility content

  • Whitepapers

  • Case studies

  • Content refreshes

  • SEO content

  • Product descriptions

  • Buying guides

  • Translations and localizations

  • Social media posts

  • Website copy

  • Newsletters

  • Thought leadership

  • Ebooks

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UGC & Video Creation

Through our Managed Services, we connect you with vetted creators who produce authentic, on-brand UGC and short-form videos — either as standalone content or to complement your written orders. From concept and scripting to logistics and delivery, we manage every step so you get engaging visuals that build trust and drive awareness

  • User Generated Video Content

  • Shorts

  • Social Commercials

  • Video Editing

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SEO & Content Strategy

High-performing content starts with strategy. Available exclusively through our Managed Services, our content and SEO strategy solutions replace trial and error with a clear roadmap built on data, audience insight, and performance analysis

  • Content audits

  • Content planning

  • Editorial calendar development

  • SEO strategy

  • AI-visibility strategy

  • Analytics and reporting

  • Content refresh strategy

  • Project brief and content brief creation

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Add-on Content Services

Managed clients also get access to a range of additional creative and production services that support content delivery from start to finish, including:

  • Graphic Design & Infographics

  • Executive Interviews

  • Image sourcing

  • Publishing

  • VA support

  • Subject Matter Experts

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