Content Marketing ROI Calculator

2026 BENCHMARKS
CPL$198
CAC$847

Step 1: Content Investment

Production & distribution costs

Content Investment

1,000100,000
150
025,000

3.4x ROI

B2B SaaS benchmark: 3.2x

Profitable

Content ROI

3.4x

Benchmark: 3.2x

Monthly Revenue

$33,750.00

Content-attributed

Content CPL

$22.22

Cost per content lead

Content CAC

$444.44

Acquisition cost via content

Cost per Piece

$666.67

12 pieces/month

Lifetime Revenue

$810,000.00

Over 24 months

Content Funnel Metrics

Monthly Traffic
15,000
Leads Generated450
Customers Won22.5
Value per Visitor$2.25
ROI Performance
1x (Break-even)Top: 5x

Calculator Knowledge Base and Scientific Documentation

Quick Reference

The Scientific Model

Content Marketing ROI Formula

Formula

Why this approach:

People Also Ask

What is a good content marketing ROI?
A content ROI of 3x or higher is generally considered good for B2B SaaS. Top performers achieve 5x or higher through optimized conversion funnels and high-value content.
How should I attribute revenue to content?
Use a multi-touch attribution model. Typically, content touches 30-50% of the customer journey for B2B. First-touch gives content full credit for awareness; linear models distribute credit evenly.
How long does content continue generating ROI?
Evergreen content can generate traffic and leads for 2+ years. Blog posts typically peak at 6-12 months. Factor in content lifespan when calculating true ROI.

Contextual ROI: The Intangibles