Claire Broadley - Portfolio
A brief recap of my recent work in content leadership, plus some examples of content I've written or edited.
Content Leadership & Team Development
Built Content Team from Scratch
During my role as a freelance content manager, I built and scaled a content team from 4 to 10 people. This included:
- Team Structure Design: Created editorial hierarchy and designed roles
 - AI Workflow Improvements: Led implementation of AI process improvements and team AI workshop calls
 - Process Development: Developed all editorial workflows, style guides, and quality standards from the ground up
 - Directed multi-channel content across blog, technical documentation, email marketing, social media, and seasonal sales
 - Workflow Implementation: Established content planning, review, and publication processes in alignment with company playbook and best practices
 - Team Training: Onboarded and trained all team members on editorial standards processes
 - Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinated content strategy with product, marketing, and technical teams
 - Member of leadership team providing input into strategy and process decisions
 
Current Content & AI Strategy Work
I currently provide content and AI strategy for growing SaaS companies, encompassing:
- Content Decay: Analyzing and optimizing underperforming content libraries
 - Content Updates: Strategic refresh of existing content to improve search performance
 - Editorial Management: Providing ongoing editorial guidance and quality oversight
 - AI Implementation: Growing usage of AI to improve content processes and establishing guidelines for usage (with humans in the loop)
 - Long-form Content: Producing and editing high-effort, strategic blog posts that drive business results
 - Search Optimization: Achieved 70% growth in client service inquiries through strategic content pivot
 
AI Implementation & Innovation
Proven AEO / LLMO / GEO Results
- Achieved 157% peak growth in AI-driven conversions
 
ContentTools.fyi - AI Content Optimization Suite
Create and maintain a suite of AI-powered tools that help content teams optimize their work.
These free AI tools are actively used by content professionals for content optimization and strategic planning.





AI Workflow Development
I help content teams implement AI-enhanced content systems while maintaining quality standards:
- Process Integration: Incorporate AI tools into existing editorial processes
 - Quality Assurance: Develop systems to maintain content quality when using AI assistance
 - Team Training: Train content teams on effective AI tool usage and best practices
 - Custom Solutions: Create tailored AI workflows for specific content tasks and challenges
 
Publication Portfolio & Editorial Experience
Current Role
AI Content Strategist and Lead Editor at Exploding Topics (Freelance)
- Editorial strategy and content quality oversight
 - AI search optimization and SEO implementation
 - Content review and enhancement for business impact
 - Long-form writing on AI, SaaS, and SEO
 
Past Clients:
- Email Tool Tester (2012-2025)
 - SendLayer (2022-2024)
 - WPForms (2020-2024)
 - WP Mail SMTP (2020-2024)
 - Website Planet (2018-2020)
 - CoinJournal (2014-2015)
 - Kissmetrics (2013)
 - Huffington Post (2012-2014)
 - Olark (2012)
 - Search Engine People (2011-2012)
 
Business Development & Technical Projects
Red Robot Media
Content consultancy focused on fractional leadership and AI implementation for small and medium-size companies.
- Printed Circuit website - Built using Cursor (2025)
 - Red Robot Media website - Created using Claude Opus 4 (2025)
 
Additional AI Tools & Social Impact
Calm Communicator - AI tool designed to help autistic children communicate visually, demonstrating commitment to inclusive technology development.
                    



