
Content Marketing and SEO: Why They Can’t Really Be Separated
Do You Need a Dedicated Content Marketing Consultant?
If you’re searching for a content marketing consultant, it’s worth knowing what that role actually looks like at ALC before assuming it’s a separate hire. Rather than bringing in a consultant who only advises on content in isolation, the same strategist who plans your SEO, social and email strategy also acts as your content marketing consultant, reviewing what’s working, planning the topic clusters above, and adjusting the plan as results come in.
The advantage of this model over a standalone content consultant is that recommendations are made with full visibility into your SEO and distribution channels, not content advice given in a vacuum without knowing how it’ll actually get found or distributed.
What a Content Marketing Engagement Actually Involves
Content audit and gap analysis
Topic cluster planning
Genuine, specific writing
Distribution across channels
Ongoing measurement
Tracking which content actually drives traffic, rankings, and enquiries, and adjusting the plan based on what’s genuinely working.


