📊 Why You Can Purchase Credits During a Free Trial
Search Atlas free trial accounts include limited access to core platform features, but certain tools like Data Aggregator and Network Submissions require credits to run because they involve real costs for submitting your business data to third-party directories and citation networks. Even though your subscription itself is still in trial mode, you can still purchase credits separately to use these features right away. Your trial status does not block you from buying and using credit top-ups.
🛒 How to Purchase Data Aggregator Credits
Follow these steps to buy credits while on a free trial:
- Log in to your Search Atlas account and navigate to Avatar → Billing → Plans & Top-ups and click the Top Up button.
- Look for the option to purchase or top up credits within the tool and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the purchase.
- Choose the credit package size that fits your submission needs and confirm the purchase using your payment method on file.
- Once the purchase is confirmed, your new credits will be added to your account balance and are immediately available for use, regardless of your trial status.
💳 Understanding Local Citation Pricing
Credits are required for each aggregator submission through the Network Submissions tool. The credit cost for each submission is displayed within the tool before you confirm, so review the pricing shown on screen for the specific network or region you are targeting before proceeding.
🔍 Checking Your Credit Balance and Quota
After purchasing credits, you can verify your balance and usage at any time:
- Check within the Data Aggregator or Network Submissions tool to confirm your purchased credits are reflected accurately.
- If you notice a discrepancy between your purchased credits and the displayed balance, refresh the page or log out and back in, as this typically resolves temporary display delays.
💬 Need More Help?
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