HOW TO HIRE · MARKETING, DESIGN & TECH · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a blog writer in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A blog writer in Ireland costs €60–€400 per post, typically around €150. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
- Search and compare — no account needed
- Nearest to you first
- One score from Google, Trustpilot and Locufy reviews
THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a blog writer in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers blog writer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — SEO Optimization — blog writers often incorporate SEO best practices to enhance visibility.
- How does writer's experience change the price?A specialist charges above a generalist for the same hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of the topic change the price?An unusual brief takes longer to understand before it can be quoted. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does length of the blog post change the price?Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Content Strategy Consultant — advises on overall blog strategy, including topic selection, frequency, and audience engagement — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a blog writer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Who owns the work on delivery, in writing — assignment, not just 'full rights'; What happens to the source files, the domain and the hosting account, named; The deliverables listed with a number — how many concepts, how many revisions; The milestones and what each payment is for; For ads, whether the spend is separate from the fee, and who holds the ad account; Two references from clients whose work you can actually see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers blog writer work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — SEO Optimization — blog writers often incorporate SEO best practices to enhance visibility.
A good answer: A specialist charges above a generalist for the same hours. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: An unusual brief takes longer to understand before it can be quoted. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Content Strategy Consultant — advises on overall blog strategy, including topic selection, frequency, and audience engagement — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a blog writer job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect professional indemnity — for tech work, ask specifically about cyber cover — guest Blog Writer — writes articles intended for publication on other websites to increase brand exposure and backlinks.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the blog writer starts, and an itemised invoice after — business Blog Writer — creates professional, informative content aimed at enhancing business credibility and attracting clients.
Getting the quote right
- Writer's experience — a specialist charges above a generalist for the same hours.
- Complexity of the topic — an unusual brief takes longer to understand before it can be quoted.
- Length of the blog post — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking.
- Research depth — it has to be seen before a firm price can be given.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: writer's experience — a specialist charges above a generalist for the same hours
- They will not talk about it: complexity of the topic — an unusual brief takes longer to understand before it can be quoted
- They will not talk about it: length of the blog post — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking
- A price for the blog writer before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the blog writer has begun
What a blog writer costs: €60–€400 per post
The figures are for the job, per post, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Seo blog writer and Technical blog writer each carry their own band. Blog Writer price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Blog writers near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstWriter's experience — a specialist charges above a generalist for the same hours — that is what the blog writer is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneComplexity of the topic — an unusual brief takes longer to understand before it can be quoted — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfLength of the blog post — time spent setting up and clearing away is part of the booking — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherResearch depth — it has to be seen before a firm price can be given — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the blog writer is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, consider the time frame for content production, especially for time-sensitive topics.
- SEO Optimization
- Blog writers often incorporate SEO best practices to enhance visibility.
- SEO Blog Writer
- Focuses on creating blog content that is optimised for search engines to improve visibility.
- Technical Blog Writer
- Specialises in writing detailed, technical content for industries such as IT, engineering, or healthcare.
- Lifestyle Blog Writer
- Crafts engaging articles on lifestyle topics, including travel, wellness, and home improvement.
- Business Blog Writer
- Creates professional, informative content aimed at enhancing business credibility and attracting clients.
- Guest Blog Writer
- Writes articles intended for publication on other websites to increase brand exposure and backlinks.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a blog writer: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the writer's experience, the complexity of the topic, and the length of the blog post. specialised topics often require more research and expertise, which can increase the price.
The duration depends on the length and complexity of the content. On average, a well-researched blog post can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to complete, including revisions.
For highly technical subjects, it is advisable to hire a writer with expertise in that field. A qualified specialist can provide more accurate and insightful content, which is essential for credibility.
Blog writers usually do not provide graphic design or web development services. If your project requires these additional services, you may need to hire separate professionals.
NO REGISTER APPLIES. Anyone may trade as a designer, developer or marketer, and no qualification is required. Everything that protects you is in the contract, and the clause people forget is OWNERSHIP: without an assignment in writing the creator is the first owner of copyright in what they make, so you may be paying for a licence to use your own logo or website rather than for the thing itself.
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and put right if it is not. Say what is wrong in writing first.
MORE GUIDES
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Sources — checked October 2026
- Copyright and Related Rights Act 2000
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — ADVERTISING - SERVICE — Standard rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only