Hi, I'm Kelly
Editorial strategist
seo translator
content expert
plant lady
polka dot enthusiast
I help small business owners and in-house teams write content that ranks, reflects their voice, and builds real trust—without hiring an agency or burning out.
I’ve spent the last decade helping brands tell better stories—not just the kind that look pretty on a page, but the kind that actually move people.
I’ve led content strategy for powerhouse publishers like Forbes, Angi, and Better Homes & Gardens, where I managed editorial teams, built scalable systems, and made sure our content didn’t just get clicks—it built trust. At one point, I was overseeing 600+ articles a month. (Yes, really. And no, I didn’t sleep much.)
But the work I’m proudest of? It’s not the headlines or the bylines—it’s the moments when someone finally feels like their content sounds like them.
That’s why I started Kelly Reilly Content—to bring editorial-level strategy to the people who need it most: solo business owners, creative marketers, and scrappy teams doing it all in-house.
I know what it’s like to feel stuck staring at the blinking cursor. To wonder if SEO is even worth it. To feel like everyone else has a system and you’re just… winging it.
My job is to change that. Not with fluff, formulas, or one-size-fits-all hacks—but with clarity, structure, and content that works for you. The real you. The you who writes newsletters in sweatpants at 10 p.m. and still wants to sound polished and on-brand.
If you’re looking for someone who gets the strategy and the soul of great content—you’re in the right place.
A Sampling of My Experience
A Sampling of My Experience
A Sampling of My Experience
I led content strategy for four digital verticals—producing high-performing, expert-informed content that supported both the reader and the bottom line.
Forbes
I built and managed a team publishing over 600 voice-forward, SEO-optimized articles each month while developing and implementing the brand voice and tone.
Angi & HomeAdvisor
I launched new digital verticals and brought editorial voice into branded campaigns while managing key legacy verticals.
Meredith Xcelerated Marketing
Better Homes & Gardens
I helped major lifestyle brands build performance-driven content plans.
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2018
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Beliefs & Philosophy
I believe content isn’t just about getting seen—it’s about building trust.
It should sound like you, work for your brain, and actually do something for your business. Whether it’s pulling in leads, nurturing your audience, or showing off your expertise while you sleep (dreamy, right?), your content should feel like a natural extension of your brand—not a full-time job you didn’t ask for.
I’m not here to hand you another template. I’m here to help you build a system that gives you:
Clarity on what to say and how to say it
Confidence to actually publish (without overthinking)
Consistency that doesn’t burn you out
And yes, I’ll show you how to make SEO work without sounding like a robot—or spending 3 hours trying to pick the “right” keyword.
Off the Page
When I’m not in front of a screen, you'll find me:
- Tending to my ever-growing garden (Master Gardener certified, dirt under the nails and all)
- Not reading the book club pick, but still showing up for the discussion
- Dreaming up my next house project
- Planning my next themed get-together like it’s the Met Gala
- Wondering if “lifelong learner” is just code for “can’t stop enrolling in things” (see: JD and MBA)
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This free guide + worksheet combo helps you uncover the tone, style, and messaging that actually sound like you. So whether you’re writing a blog, bio, or Instagram caption, you’ll know exactly what to say (and how to say it).
SEO doesn’t have to be scary—or suck the soul out of your writing. This guide breaks down what actually matters for search-friendly content (in plain English), with a checklist you can use every time you publish.
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