Hi! I'm

Ryan

Knott

Content marketer, writer, creator, connector, music producer, musician, dog-obsessed black t-shirt wearer.

What I do

I take "we need a content strategy" from idea to working systems — SEO, GEO, and content production and reporting infrastructure that SaaS and tech teams actually run on.

Content strategy and management

Plans, builds, and manages content systems that align editorial output with measurable business goals.

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SEO/GEO and AI cititation optimization

Optimizes content for search rankings and AI answer engines so audiences find and cite it.

AI/LLM workflows and agentic systems

Designs AI-assisted workflows and agentic systems that speed production without sacrificing quality or voice.

Enterprise brand positioning and messaging

Shapes brand positioning and messaging frameworks that stay consistent across products, teams, and markets.

Marketing analytics and KPI reporting

Builds reporting frameworks that turn scattered marketing data into clear, decision-ready performance metrics.

B2B, B2C SaaS copywriting

Writes B2B and B2C SaaS copy that turns product complexity into clear, persuasive messaging.

Accessibility and inclusive content

Makes content accessible and inclusive so every reader can use it, regardless of ability.

UX, video, and multimedia content

Creates UX copy, video scripts, and multimedia content that guide users through the product experience.

Why work with me?

Experience that matters

  • Build systems, not just content
  • Ahead of the curve on GEO and AEO
  • A career built across industries, including SaaS, government, health care, financal markets, and EdTech
  • AI-first before it was standard practice
  • Technical background most content operators lack
  • Led editorial operations at a global scale
  • Built brand-critical content in regulated, high-stakes environments
  • Across-the-board video experience — write, direct, edit

Technical skills & platforms

  • GA4, Search Console, Data Studio
  • HubSpot, Salesforce, SalesHood, Zapier
  • SEMrush, Ahrefs, MuckRack, Cision
  • Sprout Social, Hootsuite
  • Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Perplexity
  • Asana, Trello, Monday, ClickUp
  • Camtasia, Snagit, Audiate
  • Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma
  • WordPress, Webflow, RedDot

Work history

Sept. 2025 - July 2026

Content Strategist

TimelyCare

Built the first B2B/B2C content strategy and analytics infrastructure for a national virtual health platform serving college and K-12 students.

Sept. 2025 - July 2026

Content & Communications Manager

TrackStreet

Directed SEO and content strategy for a B2B SaaS platform, building the company's first cross-channel marketing analytics framework.

Feb. 2022 - Sept. 2024

Content Strategist

TechSmith

Led global enterprise content and messaging strategy for Camtasia and Audiate, including brand style guides and product positioning.

Nov. 2019 - Feb. 2022

Content Specialist

TechSmith

Managed full-funnel content and a roster of external agencies across social, SEO, design, and PR for the TechSmith brand.

Dec, 2016 - Nov. 2019

Public Relations/Engagement Specialist

TechSmith

Directed global PR strategy, original ersearch, and media relations across six countries, securing press placements for TechSmith products.

Aug. 2013 - Dec. 2016

Communications Specialist

Center for Educational Networking

Translated state special-education policy into clear, accessible web, marketing, and video content for the Michigan Department of Education,.

Full resume available by request. 

Portfolio

How to make a YouTube video blog thumbnail.

How to Make a YouTube Video

Blog

How to make a YouTube video blog thumbnail.
The Value of Visuals

The Value of Visuals

Research

Video Viewer Trends Report 2024

2024 Video Viewer Trends Report

Research

What is Distance Learning Thumbnail

What is Distance Learning

Blog

Let's talk

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