🔍 Overview
Seeing a "credit balance too low" error in Website Studio can be confusing — especially when your Hyperdrive Credits dashboard shows a healthy balance. This article explains exactly which credits Website Studio uses, how they are consumed, and what to do when you hit a quota error.
⚙️ How to Access Website Studio
- Log in to your Search Atlas account.
- Click Website Studio in the left sidebar.
- Your website projects will appear at /website-studio.
💳 Which Credits Does Website Studio Use?
Website Studio operates on a separate credit type called LPS (Landing Page Studio) Credits — not Hyperdrive Credits. This is the most common source of confusion when the error appears.
- LPS Credits power all core Website Studio actions, including page generation, publishing, and AI-assisted builds.
- Hyperdrive Credits are used by other tools across the platform (such as Content Genius writing tasks, keyword research, and bulk AI features).
- Having a large Hyperdrive Credit balance does not cover Website Studio usage. The two pools are independent.
In short: if Website Studio shows a credit error, check your LPS Credit balance, not your Hyperdrive Credit balance.
✏️ Does Every Content Genius Edit in Website Studio Cost Credits?
Not every action triggers a credit deduction. Here is a breakdown of what does and does not consume credits inside Website Studio:
- Credits are consumed when you use AI-powered generation features — for example, generating a new page, regenerating a section with AI, or using Content Genius to rewrite or create content blocks within a page.
- Credits are consumed for manual/visual edits in the editor, in addition to AI-powered generation.
- Credits are not consumed for saving drafts or previewing your pages.
Each AI-assisted generation or rewrite inside the editor counts as one credit action. If you are making many iterative AI edits in a single session, your LPS Credits can deplete faster than expected.
🛠️ How to Resolve the "Credit Balance Too Low" Error
- Navigate to your account Settings and open the Subscription or Usage section.
- Check your current LPS Credit balance — not Hyperdrive Credits.
- If your LPS Credits are at zero or near zero, you will need to wait for your monthly quota to reset or upgrade your plan to increase your LPS Credit allowance.
- If your LPS Credit balance appears healthy but the error persists, try refreshing the page and clearing your browser cache before attempting the action again.
- If the error continues after confirming you have available LPS Credits, reach out to our support team (see below).
📊 Tips for Managing Your LPS Credit Quota
- Plan AI edits in batches: Instead of regenerating individual sections repeatedly, finalise your content direction first and run one generation pass.
- Use manual editing for small tweaks: Typos, colour changes, and layout adjustments do not cost credits — save AI generation for substantive content tasks.
- Monitor usage regularly: Check your LPS Credit balance in Settings before starting large website build sessions.
- Consider a plan upgrade: If you consistently hit your quota limit, a higher-tier plan will give you a larger monthly LPS Credit allowance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I see a credit error when I have 2,423 Hyperdrive Credits?
Hyperdrive Credits and LPS Credits are separate pools. Website Studio only draws from LPS Credits. A high Hyperdrive Credit balance has no effect on your Website Studio quota.
Do unused LPS Credits roll over each month?
Credit rollover depends on your specific plan. Check your subscription details in Settings for rollover policy information.
Can I transfer Hyperdrive Credits to LPS Credits?
Credits cannot be transferred between pools at this time. Each credit type is allocated independently based on your plan.
🆘 Still Need Help?
If you need further assistance, open the chat widget in the bottom-right corner of the platform and type human teammate to be connected with a member of our team.