Credits by Product: Content & Website Studio

💡 Understanding Lifetime Membership Credits and Press Release Costs

🔍 What Are Content Credits? Content Credits are the in-platform currency used to generate AI-assisted content, including blog posts, articles, and press releases. Every Search Atlas plan — including Lifetime memberships — comes with a monthly Content Credit allocation that refreshes each billing cycle. Important: Content Credits are not a one-time lifetime pool. They are allocated on a recurring monthly basis, meaning you receive a set number of credits each month as long as your Lifetime membership is active. 📊 How Many Credits Does a Lifetime Membership Include? The exact number of Content Credits included in your Lifetime plan depends on the tier you purchased. To confirm your specific monthly allocation, log in to your Search Atlas account and locate your plan details in the billing or account settings area of the platform. If the number shown does not match what you expected at the time of purchase, please reach out to our support team so we can review your account and clarify your plan terms. 📰 How Many Credits Does a Press Release Use? Press releases are among the more credit-intensive content types on the platform because they are longer, structured documents that require significant AI generation. The exact credit cost for a press release varies by plan and configuration. To confirm the credit cost that applies to your specific Lifetime plan, check your credit quotas under Avatar → Billing → Plans & Top-ups (HyperDrive Credits, AI Generation) before creating a press release, or contact our support team to have your plan terms reviewed. ⚙️ Why Is My Credit Balance Lower Than Expected? If your remaining credits are lower than you anticipated, here are the most common reasons: - Press release generation: Press releases consume a significant number of credits per piece, so generating multiple in a single cycle can quickly reduce your balance. - Other content generation: Other AI content types also draw from the same monthly credit pool. - Credit reset timing: Credits reset on your monthly renewal date, not necessarily on the first of the calendar month. Check your account's plan details for your exact reset date. - Team member usage: If your plan includes multiple seats, other users on your account may also be consuming credits. 💡 Tips for Managing Your Monthly Credit Allocation To make the most of your monthly Content Credits, consider the following best practices: - Check your remaining credit balance in your account settings before starting large content projects. - Prioritize which content pieces to generate first based on business need, keeping in mind that press releases are credit-intensive. - Monitor team member activity if your plan includes multiple seats, as all users share the same monthly pool. 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.

🖊️ Website Studio Visual Editor Credits Explained

🔍 Overview When working inside the Website Studio visual editor, it is natural to wonder whether every small change — like fixing a word or swapping a color — costs credits. This article explains exactly when credits are charged, how to make common edits, and what to do if you notice an unexpected credit deduction. 💳 When Are Credits Charged? Credits in Website Studio are only consumed when the platform generates new AI content. Routine visual edits do not cost credits. Here is a clear breakdown: - Charged: Generating a new page (PPC landing page, local website, or cloned page with AI content). - Charged: Using the AI chat to produce a new block, section, or large body of content from scratch. - Not charged: Asking the chat to change a single word, phrase, or color on existing content. - Not charged: Manually clicking and typing edits directly on the canvas. - Not charged: Rearranging, resizing, or styling existing elements. In short: if the action does not ask the AI to write new content, it does not use a credit. ✏️ How to Edit Text and Colors in the Visual Editor You can make quick changes directly on the canvas without using the AI chat at all: 1. Navigate to Left sidebar → Website Studio (URL: /website-studio) and open your project. 2. Click any text block on the canvas to select it. A text cursor will appear. 3. Type your changes directly — note that visual edits are a billable operation and will consume a credit. 4. To change a color, select the element, then use the style panel on the right to pick a new color value. Asking the chat to change a word or update a color is treated as a visual edit, which is a billable operation and will deduct a credit. 🗑️ How to Delete a Line or Element If you do not see a visible delete button, follow these steps: 1. Click the text or element you want to remove to select it. 2. If it is a text line, highlight the text with your cursor and press Backspace or Delete on your keyboard. 3. If it is a full block or section, look for a toolbar that appears above or beside the selected element — it typically contains a trash / delete icon. 4. Alternatively, right-click the selected element to open a context menu with a Delete or Remove option. 5. If the element is part of a locked or AI-generated template group, you may need to ungroup it first before deleting individual lines. ⚠️ Known Credit Issues — Already Fixed Our engineering team has resolved several credit-related bugs in Website Studio. You no longer need to worry about the following: - Duplicate charges: Some customers were previously charged twice for a single page generation. This has been corrected. - Credit reservation leak: Credits were occasionally held without being properly released after a cancelled or failed generation. The reservation system has been hardened to prevent this. - Incorrect credit count display: The credit counter sometimes showed the wrong number, and the loading spinner continued after credits ran out. Both the display and the loader now reflect the correct state. If you experienced any of these issues before, your account should now reflect accurate credit usage. If you believe credits were deducted incorrectly and were not refunded, please reach out via the chat widget. 💡 Tips to Avoid Unexpected Credit Use - Use direct canvas editing (clicking and typing) for small text fixes — note that visual edits are billable. - Reserve AI chat prompts for tasks that genuinely require new content generation. - Check your credit balance before starting a new page generation by reviewing the credit counter in the platform header. - If a generation fails or stalls, wait a moment before retrying — the system now handles reservation release automatically. 🛠️ Still Have Questions? 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. Additional Notes Every chat message that results in a change consumes one credit, regardless of how small. Combine multiple changes into a single message to save credits. Example: 'Change the hero headline to X and update the button color to dark blue' counts as one credit instead of two.

🖥️ Website Studio Visual Editor Edits and Credit Usage

🎯 Overview When working in the Website Studio visual editor, it is natural to wonder whether every small change — like fixing a word or swapping a color — costs credits, and what to do when a delete button is missing. This article answers both questions clearly. 💳 Do Inline Edits Cost Credits? Credits in Website Studio are tied to generation activities, not manual edits. The following actions do consume credits: - Generating a new PPC landing page - Cloning an existing page - Building a local website - Any AI-assisted generation triggered from the left sidebar under Website Studio The following actions do not consume credits: - Typing or replacing text directly in the visual editor - Changing a color using the color picker - Resizing, moving, or repositioning elements on the canvas - Updating fonts, spacing, or other style properties manually In short: if you are making a change yourself in the editor without asking the AI to generate or rewrite content, no credit is charged. 🗑️ How to Delete a Line When There Is No Delete Button Some elements in the visual editor do not display a visible delete or remove button. In these cases, use the screenshot-and-prompt method to instruct the AI to remove the element for you. Follow these steps: 1. Open Website Studio from the left sidebar and navigate to the page you are editing. 2. Take a screenshot of the section containing the line or element you want to remove. Make sure the element is clearly visible in the screenshot. 3. Open the chat panel within Website Studio. 4. Upload the screenshot and type a clear instruction, for example: "Remove the line shown in this screenshot" or "Delete the divider between the headline and the button in this section." 5. The AI will process your request and apply the change to the page. 6. Review the result in the visual editor and confirm the element has been removed. Important: Because this step uses the AI to modify your page, it does consume credits. If you need to remove multiple elements, try to include them all in a single prompt and screenshot to use credits efficiently. 💡 Tips for Efficient Editing - Always make manual text and color changes directly in the editor when possible — these are free and instant. - Reserve AI prompts for structural changes, such as deleting elements, reorganizing sections, or generating new content. - Be specific in your prompts. Describing exactly which element to remove reduces the chance of unintended changes and avoids needing a follow-up generation. - If you are unsure whether an action will cost a credit, opt for the manual edit path first. If the editor does not give you the control you need, then use the AI chat. 📋 Quick Reference: Credit Usage at a Glance - Costs credits: Page generation, AI chat modifications, cloning pages - Free: Typing text, changing colors, adjusting styles, repositioning elements manually - Deleting elements with no button: Use a screenshot and an AI chat prompt — this costs credits 🙋 Need More 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.

⚡ Content Genius Quota Types Explained and Diagnosed

Overview Content Genius uses two independent quota counters to govern how much content you can create. Both counters must have available capacity for you to generate a new article. If either counter is exhausted, you will see a Quota Limit Reached error — even if the other counter still shows plenty of room. This means you can have unused article slots and still be completely blocked from creating new content if your Target Keywords quota is fully used up. The Two Quota Types - Article Quota — the total number of articles you can generate within your billing cycle. Even if many article slots remain, this alone does not guarantee you can create new content. - Target Keywords Quota — the total number of target keywords you can assign across all articles within your billing cycle. If this quota is fully used, no new article can be created, regardless of how many article slots are open. Each new article requires at least one Target Keyword to be assigned before generation can proceed. If your Target Keywords quota is at zero, the system cannot start a new article regardless of how many article slots are open. Diagnose Which Quota Is Blocking You Follow these steps to identify the exact constraint causing your error. 1. Open Content → Content Genius (What are we writing today?) in your Search Atlas account. 2. Locate your quota information within the dashboard. 3. Check your Article Quota: note how many articles have been used versus your plan limit. 4. Check your Target Keywords Quota: note how many keywords have been used versus your plan limit. 5. If your Target Keywords counter shows that used equals your limit, your keywords quota is exhausted — this is the root cause of your error. 6. If both counters show available capacity and you are still seeing the error, contact support using the instructions at the bottom of this article. How to Resolve an Exhausted Target Keywords Quota Once you have confirmed that Target Keywords are the limiting factor, you have three options. - Free up existing keywords — Review articles you have already created. If any articles contain target keywords that are no longer relevant or duplicated, edit those articles and remove unnecessary keywords. Each keyword you remove returns capacity to your quota. - Upgrade your plan — If you consistently need more keyword capacity, upgrading to a higher-tier plan increases both quota limits. Visit your account billing settings to review available plan options. - Wait for your quota to reset — Both quota counters reset at the start of your next billing cycle. If you are close to your reset date, planning your next articles around that date may be the simplest short-term solution. 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.

💡 AI Premium Credits Per Content Genius Article

📋 Overview When you generate a full article in Content Genius, the process runs several AI-powered steps behind the scenes. Each step draws from your AI Premium Quota, which means the total credit cost is higher than a single generation action might suggest. This article explains how credits are consumed so you can plan your usage with confidence. 🔢 How Many Credits Does One Article Cost? A complete Content Genius article consumes more than 1 AI Premium credit because the workflow involves multiple distinct AI-powered steps — such as outline generation, full article drafting, and an SEO optimisation pass. Each step is a separate AI call, and each call deducts credits from your AI Premium Quota. The exact number of credits consumed may vary depending on the steps you complete. ❓ Why Did the Chat Bot Say 1 Credit? The discrepancy happens because some in-platform messages refer to the cost of a single generation step, while customers naturally interpret this as the cost of the entire article workflow. The steps run in quick succession, which can make the full process feel like one action — but separate credit deductions are applied for each step completed. To summarise: - Credits per step — each individual AI call within the workflow deducts credits from your quota - Multiple credits per article — the total for a complete, fully optimised article adds up across all steps 🗺️ Where to Find Your AI Premium Quota Balance You can monitor your remaining AI Premium credits by navigating to Avatar → Billing → Plans & Top-ups (Quota model details / Total Quota rows). Your quota balance and usage information are accessible from this page. If you are unsure where to locate this information in your specific plan or account setup, our support team can point you to the right place. 💰 When Are Credits Deducted? Credits are deducted as each generation step in the workflow completes. This means that if you complete only some steps rather than the full article workflow, you will be charged only for the steps you ran. 💡 Tips to Manage Your AI Premium Quota - Plan your content sessions in advance so you know how many articles your remaining quota can cover. - If you only need a quick draft without the full optimisation workflow, stopping early will use fewer credits. - If you are unsure how many credits a specific workflow will consume, contact our support team before running a full generation session. 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.

💡 Understanding LPS Credits in Website Studio

🔍 What Are LPS Credits? LPS (Landing Page Studio) credits are the currency that powers AI-assisted site creation and editing inside Website Studio. Every time the AI generates or rewrites content, builds a new site structure, or applies edits, it draws from your LPS credit balance. Understanding how credits are consumed helps you plan your usage and avoid unexpected shortfalls. 🏗️ How Credits Are Consumed When Building and Editing Sites LPS credits are used when the AI is actively involved in creating or modifying your site. AI-driven actions — such as generating a new site, producing AI-written content, or having the AI rework existing sections — draw from your credit balance. If you have a specific question about whether a particular action on your plan will consume credits, or how many credits a given action costs, please reach out to our support team so they can review the details of your account and plan. 📊 How to Check Your LPS Credit Balance To find your current LPS credit balance, navigate to your account settings within the platform. Look for a billing or usage section where your credit balance and consumption history are typically displayed. If you cannot locate your balance in account settings, our support team can pull up your credit usage details and clarify how credits are allocated on your specific plan. 💡 Tips to Use LPS Credits Efficiently A few simple habits can help you get the most out of your LPS credits: - Plan your site structure and content before starting an AI-assisted build so you can generate as much as possible in a single session. - If you are working on a large project, contact our support team beforehand to clarify how credits will be applied on your plan. - If you believe credits are being consumed unexpectedly, note the specific action you took and the timestamp so our team can investigate your account accurately. 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.

🏗️ Website Studio LPS Credits: Costs Explained

🧾 What Are LPS Credits? LPS (Landing Page) credits are the currency used by Website Studio to power AI-driven site generation and editing. Every time you ask the AI to build, rewrite, or modify content, credits are consumed. Understanding the cost of each action helps you plan projects efficiently and avoid unexpected credit depletion. To access Website Studio, go to the left sidebar and select Website Studio (URL: /website-studio). 💡 Why Credits Disappear Faster Than Expected LPS credits are not the same as Local SEO Points. If you notice your LPS balance dropping quickly, it is almost always because larger AI operations — such as full site generation or multi-page Vibe edits — are running in the background. Even a single bulk operation can consume dozens of credits at once. The sections below break down exactly what each action costs. 📊 LPS Credit Cost Breakdown Use the ranges below as your reference whenever you plan work inside Website Studio. - Full site generation (new site from scratch): a variable number of credits depending on the number of pages, sections, and overall complexity — larger, more complex sites cost noticeably more than small, simple ones. - Initial site generation (first build from a template or prompt): a similar range to a full build, because the AI constructs every page and section from the ground up. - Multi-page AI edits / Vibe mode (rewriting or restructuring multiple pages at once): a moderate number of credits that scales with how many pages and sections are touched — a couple of pages with light copy changes costs noticeably less than a full-site overhaul. - Single-page or single-section edits: The smallest amount of the four operation types listed here — this is the most cost-effective way to make targeted changes. 🔍 Typical Project Examples The table below shows representative credit consumption for common tasks so you can estimate costs before you start. - New service business site (5 pages, moderate content): a moderate credit cost for the initial generation, plus a small additional cost per subsequent single-page tweak. - Landing page refresh (1 page, hero + 3 sections rewritten): a small credit cost. - Vibe edit across 4 pages (tone and messaging update): a moderate-to-higher credit cost, scaling with how many pages are touched. - Complete site rebuild from a new prompt (8 pages, rich sections): toward the higher end of the cost range for this type of operation. - Bulk section swap across an entire site: treated as a multi-page edit — expect the cost to scale with how many sections are replaced. ⚠️ Actions That Consume the Most Credits Be especially mindful of the following high-cost operations: 1. Generating a new site from scratch — a meaningful number of credits, scaling up for complex projects. 2. Running Vibe mode on multiple pages simultaneously — each additional page increases the total. Edit pages one at a time if you need to conserve credits. 3. Repeatedly regenerating the same page — each regeneration is a new AI call and counts as a fresh edit. Refine your prompt before regenerating to avoid duplicate credit use. 4. Switching site style or layout globally — global changes are processed as a multi-page edit and fall in the 15–65 credit range. ✅ Tips to Use Credits Efficiently - Make targeted, single-section edits whenever possible — they cost far less than full regenerations and add up to significant savings on large projects. - Finalise your brief or prompt before hitting Generate. A well-structured prompt reduces the need for costly regenerations. - Review the AI output page by page rather than triggering a full Vibe-mode refresh when only a few sections need updating. - Check your LPS credit balance in your account settings before starting any large build so you know how much runway you have. 🙋 Need More 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.

🖥️ Website Studio Credit Usage and Quota Guide

🧭 Overview Website Studio uses two separate resource systems that work independently of each other. Confusing them is the most common reason customers see a 'credit balance too low' error even when their Hyperdrive Credit balance appears healthy. This article explains both systems, what each action costs, and how to resolve quota or credit errors. 💡 Two Resource Systems Explained Before troubleshooting any error, it helps to understand the difference between these two systems: - Hyperdrive Credits — A paid, consumable balance used for specific high-powered AI actions inside Website Studio (for example, Cloud Stack creation). Credits do not reset monthly; they are spent permanently when consumed and must be topped up when depleted. - LPS Project Quota — A monthly allowance tied to your subscription plan that governs how many Local Presence Stack (LPS) projects you can have active. This quota resets on your billing cycle date each month and is not the same as your Hyperdrive Credit balance. These two systems are completely independent. Having 2,423 Hyperdrive Credits does not guarantee your LPS project quota is available, and a full LPS quota does not mean you have Hyperdrive Credits to spend. 💳 What Each Action Costs Use the table below to understand exactly which resource each Website Studio action consumes: - Cloud Stack creation — Costs 15 Hyperdrive Credits per stack. This is deducted from your Hyperdrive Credit balance immediately on creation. - Content Genius edits — Content Genius editing within Website Studio does not cost Hyperdrive Credits per edit. Edits are covered by your plan's standard Content Genius allowance. You can make edits freely without worrying about per-edit credit charges. - Activating a new LPS project — Counts against your LPS project quota, not your Hyperdrive Credits. Once your monthly quota is reached, no new projects can be activated until the quota resets. 🔴 Understanding the 'Credit Balance Too Low' Error This error can appear for two distinct reasons, and identifying the correct one is essential for fixing it quickly. Reason 1 — Insufficient Hyperdrive Credits: You are attempting an action (such as creating a Cloud Stack) that requires Hyperdrive Credits, and your balance is too low to cover the cost. Even a balance of 2,423 credits will trigger this error if the specific action requires more credits than you currently hold, or if a system sync delay is temporarily misreporting your balance. Reason 2 — LPS Project Quota Reached: Your subscription plan's monthly LPS project quota is fully consumed. The platform may surface a credit-related error message in this scenario, but the true cause is your quota limit — not your Hyperdrive Credit balance. No amount of Hyperdrive Credits will unlock additional LPS projects once the monthly quota is exhausted. 🛠️ Troubleshooting Steps Follow these steps in order to identify and resolve the error: 1. Check your Hyperdrive Credit balance. Navigate to your account billing or credits dashboard and confirm your current Hyperdrive Credit total. If your balance is at or near zero, you need to purchase additional credits before proceeding. 2. Check your LPS project quota. Review how many LPS projects your plan allows per month and how many you have already activated in the current billing cycle. If you are at your plan limit, creating additional projects will be blocked until the quota resets. 3. Identify which action triggered the error. If you were creating a Cloud Stack, the issue is almost certainly Hyperdrive Credits. If you were activating a new LPS project, the issue is almost certainly your monthly quota. 4. Refresh the platform and retry. Occasional sync delays can cause the balance display to lag behind your actual credit total. Log out, log back in, and attempt the action again before escalating. 5. Upgrade your plan if quota is the blocker. If you regularly hit your LPS project quota before the monthly reset, upgrading to a higher-tier plan increases the number of projects available to you each month. 6. Purchase additional Hyperdrive Credits if credits are the blocker. If your Hyperdrive Credit balance is genuinely low, top up your balance through the billing section of your account settings. 📅 Monthly Resets and Credit Behavior - LPS project quota resets on your billing cycle date each month. The exact reset date matches the anniversary of your subscription start date and is visible in your account billing details. - Hyperdrive Credits do not reset monthly. They are a non-recurring, consumable balance. Credits you purchase remain in your account until spent. They are never automatically replenished at the start of a new billing period. - Content Genius allowances follow your plan's standard monthly reset schedule, separate from both Hyperdrive Credits and LPS quotas. 🚀 Accessing Website Studio You can reach Website Studio at any time by selecting Website Studio from the left sidebar, or by navigating directly to /website-studio in the platform URL. 🙋 Need More 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.

DKN Content Generation Pricing & AI Quota Costs

📋 Overview DKN (Data-Knowledge-Network) content generation uses Search Atlas's AI quota system to produce optimized content at scale. Every page you generate consumes a set number of AI quotas, so understanding the cost before running a large batch helps you plan your usage and budget accurately. 🔢 How AI Quotas Work in DKN Content Generation Each page you generate through the DKN workflow consumes AI quotas from your plan's monthly balance at the moment of generation. The exact quota cost per page depends on your specific plan and configuration. 💵 Calculating Your Quota Cost To find out exactly how many AI quotas DKN content generation will consume for your account and batch size, please reach out to our support team with the following information ready: - Your account or project name - The number of pages you plan to generate - Your current plan or subscription tier A teammate can confirm the per-page quota cost and total cost for your intended batch before you begin. ⚙️ What Are Your Options If You Don't Have Enough Quotas? If your current AI quota balance is insufficient for the batch you want to run, common options our team can walk you through include: - Using your existing monthly quota balance if it covers the batch size needed. - Waiting for your quota balance to reset on your next monthly billing cycle and splitting the batch across periods. - Purchasing additional AI quota through the platform's Top-right corner (avatar) → Billing → Plans & Top-ups tab. - Upgrading your base plan for a larger monthly AI quota allowance if you generate content at scale regularly. Our support team can confirm which options are available on your plan and guide you through the process. 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.

📄 Understanding Content Creation Limits by Plan

🔍 Overview Search Atlas offers powerful content creation tools across all plans, but the number of articles you can create and publish each month depends on your current subscription tier. This article explains how those limits work, where to check your usage, and what happens when you reach your plan's threshold. 📊 How Content Creation Limits Work Each Search Atlas plan includes a set monthly allocation for AI-generated content created through the SEO Content Assistant and related tools. These limits reset at the start of each billing cycle. The term "unlimited 1-click content publishing" refers to the ability to publish articles directly to your connected site without additional publishing fees — it does not mean an unlimited number of articles can be generated each month. The number of articles you can create is determined by your plan tier. - Starter plans include a limited monthly article quota suitable for individuals or small projects (exact number shown on your Plan & Usage page). - Pro plans include a significantly higher quota designed for growing teams and agencies (exact number shown on your Plan & Usage page). - Enterprise plans offer the highest allocations with custom options available. ⚙️ Where to Check Your Current Usage To see how many articles you have remaining in your current billing period, follow these steps: 1. Log in to your Search Atlas account. 2. Navigate to Content in the left sidebar. 3. Select Content Genius (What are we writing today?) from the content tools available. 4. Your remaining article credits for the current period are displayed at the top of the page or within your account usage summary. You can also review your plan details and feature limits by visiting your account billing or subscription settings. 🛠️ Content Tools Included in Your Plan Regardless of your plan tier, you have access to the full suite of content tools in the left sidebar under Content, including: - On-Page Audit — Analyse and optimise existing content for SEO. - Topical Maps — Plan content clusters around core topics. - Content Planner — Organise and schedule your content strategy. - Scholar — Research-backed content insights. - Meta Generator — Create optimised meta titles and descriptions. - AI Content Templates — Use pre-built templates to speed up content creation. The key difference between plans is the number of full AI-generated articles you can create each month, not access to the tools themselves. 🚀 When You See an Upgrade Prompt If you are prompted to upgrade to a Pro or higher plan while trying to create content, it means one of the following: - You have used all of your monthly article credits for your current plan. - A specific feature or higher output volume you are trying to access requires a higher tier. Upgrading your plan will immediately restore or increase your article creation limit for the remainder of your billing cycle. You will not lose any content already created. 💡 Tips to Make the Most of Your Plan - Use Content Planner to prioritise which articles to create first so you use your monthly credits on the highest-impact topics. - Use Topical Maps to map out your content strategy before generating articles, reducing the need to recreate or revise content. - Use AI Content Templates for shorter content needs that may consume fewer credits than full article generation. 🙋 Need Further Help? If you are unsure which plan is right for your needs or want a breakdown of exactly what is included in your current subscription, our team is happy to 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.

📄 Understanding Content Creation Limits Across Pricing Tiers

🗺️ Overview Search Atlas offers powerful content creation tools across all plans, but some features have usage limits that vary by tier. This article explains exactly what those limits are, why you may see an upgrade prompt, and how your credits work — so you always know where you stand. ✅ 1-Click Publishing Has No Limits The 1-click publish feature itself is unlimited on all plans. You can publish content directly to your connected site as many times as you like without hitting a publishing cap. If you see an upgrade prompt, it is not related to publishing frequency — it is triggered by your article creation limit, which is separate. See the section below for details. 📊 Article Creation Limits by Plan While publishing is unlimited, the number of articles you can create each month depends on your plan. Here is a breakdown: - Growth Plan: Up to 40 articles per month. - Each Pro plan tier includes a monthly AI credit allotment (exact amount shown on your Plan & Usage page). - Higher Pro tiers include a larger monthly AI credit allotment (exact amount shown on your Plan & Usage page). Each article you generate consumes AI credits or counts toward your monthly article allowance depending on your plan. Once you reach your plan's limit, the platform will prompt you to upgrade before you can create additional articles that billing cycle. 🚀 Hyperdrive Credits for Press Releases Press releases use a separate credit pool called Hyperdrive credits. These are distinct from your standard AI article credits and are not shared with your regular content creation allowance. If you are creating press releases and see a limit warning, check your Hyperdrive credit balance independently — it will not affect or deplete your article creation credits, and vice versa. ❓ Why Am I Seeing an Upgrade Prompt? An upgrade prompt appears when one of the following has occurred: - You have used all of your monthly article creation allowance (e.g., 40 articles on the Growth plan). - You have exhausted your AI credits on a Pro plan for the current billing cycle. - You have run out of Hyperdrive credits specifically for press release creation. The prompt is not a sign that your publishing access has been removed — it only means you have reached the content generation limit for your current plan. Any articles already created can still be edited, optimised, and published without restriction. 🔍 How to Check Your Current Usage To see how many articles or credits you have remaining this month, navigate to your content tools via the left sidebar: 1. Click Content in the left sidebar. 2. Select Content Planner or open Content Genius (SEO Content Assistant) at /content/seo-content-assistant. 3. Review your usage summary or credit indicator displayed within the tool. You can also visit the top-right avatar menu → Billing (separate page) to see a full breakdown of your plan's included features and remaining credits for the current cycle. ⚡ Choosing the Right Plan for Your Needs Here is a quick reference to help you decide which plan fits your content volume: - Growth Plan — Best for individuals or small teams publishing up to 40 pieces of content per month. - Pro Plan (lower tier) — Suited for growing teams with moderate to high content output. - Pro Plan (higher tier) — Ideal for agencies or power users with large-scale, ongoing content production. If you regularly reach your limit before the end of the month, upgrading to the next tier will give you a larger credit pool and allow uninterrupted content creation throughout the billing cycle. 💬 Still Have Questions? 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.

💡 Content Genius Credits Explained: Articles, AI Premium, and Target Keywords

🗺️ Overview: The Three Credit Types Content Genius uses three separate credit pools. Each one covers a distinct action inside the tool. Understanding what triggers each deduction helps you plan usage and avoid surprises. - Article credits — consumed when a full article is generated. - AI Premium credits — consumed when advanced AI writing features are used during or after generation. - Target Keywords credits — consumed when you attach target keywords to guide the article's SEO focus. These credits are tracked independently. Spending one type does not affect your balance in the others. 📝 Article Credits An Article credit is used each time Content Genius generates a complete article. This applies whether you use the standard generation flow or the bulk writing option. How to use Article credits: 1. Go to Left sidebar → Content → Content Genius. 2. Select one of the generation options: Generate, Write with AI in Bulk, Write it yourself, or Write an article. 3. Fill in the required fields (topic, keywords, content type, etc.) and confirm. 4. One Article credit is deducted when generation begins. The Rework existing article option lets you bring in content you have already written. Whether a credit is deducted depends on whether you trigger a new AI generation pass — reworking without re-generating does not consume an Article credit. Important: Credits are deducted at the point of generation, not at the point of saving. If you start a generation and cancel mid-way, the credit may still be consumed. Always review your settings before confirming. ✨ AI Premium Credits AI Premium credits power the advanced writing and editing actions available inside an open article. These include actions performed by the Atlas Agent — the in-article AI assistant. Actions that consume AI Premium credits include: - Rewriting or expanding sections using Atlas Agent. - Applying AI-suggested improvements to content score issues. - Using AI to generate or refine specific paragraphs, headings, or calls to action. Can I save AI Premium credits by editing manually? Yes. If you manually type changes directly into the editor without invoking Atlas Agent or any AI action, no AI Premium credits are used. Only AI-triggered writing actions deduct from this pool. Proofreading, reformatting, or copy-pasting your own text costs nothing. To keep your AI Premium balance healthy, use Atlas Agent for high-value rewrites and handle minor copy tweaks by hand. 🎯 Target Keywords Credits Target Keywords credits are used when you assign specific keywords to an article to guide its SEO optimisation. Adding target keywords tells Content Genius which terms to prioritise for topical relevance and search intent alignment. How to use Target Keywords credits: 1. Open an article inside Content Genius. 2. Locate the Target Keywords field in the article settings or sidebar panel. 3. Enter the keywords you want the article to target and confirm. 4. One Target Keywords credit is deducted per set of keywords applied to an article. You are not charged for simply viewing keyword suggestions. The credit is only deducted when you actively assign keywords to an article. 📊 Checking Your Credit Balances You can monitor all three credit balances from your account settings or the billing/usage section of the platform. Check your balances before starting large batch projects — especially when using Write with AI in Bulk, which can deduct multiple Article credits in a single session. ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid - Regenerating articles unnecessarily: Each new generation deducts an Article credit. Use the Rework or in-editor editing options to refine content instead of starting over. - Over-relying on Atlas Agent for small edits: Each AI action inside the editor costs AI Premium credits. Save the agent for complex rewrites. - Applying target keywords multiple times: If you reassign keywords to the same article, a new credit may be deducted. Finalise your keyword list before applying it. 🔄 Credit Limits and Replenishment Each credit type has a monthly allowance determined by your current plan. Credits reset on your billing cycle date. Unused credits do not roll over to the next month unless your plan explicitly includes rollover. Check your plan details in the account settings for exact limits per credit type. If you run out of a specific credit type mid-cycle, you may be able to purchase add-ons depending on your plan. Refer to the billing section inside the platform for available options. 💬 Need More 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. Additional Notes Credit is deducted at the moment the article document is created, before any content is generated. Bulk creation deducts one credit per article in the batch. Write it yourself (blank editor) and Rework existing article also consume an Articles credit on document creation.

💡 Understanding Content Assistant Credit Charges

🔍 Why Did Content Assistant Use So Many Credits? The Content Assistant (also called Content Genius) uses credits each time AI generates or rewrites content. A single session can consume a significant number of credits depending on the actions performed. Common reasons for a large credit deduction include: - Bulk AI writing: Generating multiple articles in one session can multiply credit usage quickly. - Long-form content generation: Longer articles or detailed rewrites require more AI processing and therefore more credits per document. - Multiple regenerations: Each time you request a new generation or rewrite, a new credit charge may be applied — even if the previous output was discarded. - Reworking existing articles: Running a full AI pass on existing content carries its own credit cost. Credits are deducted automatically as soon as a generation request is submitted. 📍 How to Check Your Credit Usage To understand what triggered a large charge, review your recent Content Assistant activity within your account. Look for sessions where multiple documents were generated or reworked in a single run, as these typically account for the largest credit deductions. If you manage multiple client workspaces, note that credit usage is tracked per account. Confirm you are viewing the correct workspace to match the charge you see. 🛠️ How to Avoid Unexpected Large Charges Follow these best practices to keep credit usage predictable: - Test with a single article before committing to a large batch run. - Review your settings carefully before submitting a generation request — once submitted, the credits are consumed. - Monitor your credit balance regularly so you can spot unusual usage early. - Limit bulk jobs to planned content batches rather than exploratory sessions. 💬 How to Request a Credit Refund Review Search Atlas reviews credit refund requests on a case-by-case basis. Refunds are not guaranteed, but the team will assess your situation and advise on the best course of action. This review is handled by the support team and cannot be self-served. When escalating, please have the following ready to help the team process your request as quickly as possible: - Your project or workspace name where the unexpected charge occurred. - The approximate date and time of the credit deduction. - The number of credits charged and what you expected to be charged. - A brief description of the action you were performing when the charge occurred. 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.

🧱 Website Studio Quotas, Usage & HDC Reallocation in Search Atlas

How Website Studio Credits Work Website Studio in Search Atlas allows users to build full multi-page websites — not just single landing pages. To support this expanded capability, Website Studio uses a credit-based monthly quota system that determines how much you can build within your plan. This article explains: - How the updated quota structure works - What actions consume credits - What does not consume credits - What happens when you reach your limit - How to handle credits consumed by failed operations - How to reallocate Hyperdrive Credits (HDC) into your Website Studio quota 📊 Website Studio Credit Allocation by Plan Each plan includes a fixed number of Website Studio credits per month: - Starter → 20 credits - Growth → 40 credits - Pro → 60 credits - Agency → 100 credits Your credits reset automatically every month based on your billing cycle. Previously created pages and websites are not removed when credits reset. 🏗️ What You Can Build - Single landing pages - Multi-page websites - Full site builds with structured navigation 🔢 What Consumes Website Studio Quota Credits are deducted based on actual usage intensity. Approximate usage cost: - Build new landing page → ~3–6 credits - Edits → 0.5–1 credit - Multi-page builds → Variable (depends on size and generation complexity) - Site clone operations → Variable, based on size of cloned site The exact credit usage depends on page length, content volume, layout complexity, and AI generation workload. ✅ Important Rule — Failures and Credit Deduction If a command fails cleanly, no quota is deducted. You are only charged credits for successful generation actions. Exception: In rare cases — particularly during clone operations or generation tasks that encounter a 500 server error — credits may still be deducted by failed attempts. If you notice your credit balance has dropped without successful output: 1. Note the approximate time and operation (e.g., "site clone failed with 500 error"). 2. Contact Search Atlas support. 3. Our billing team will verify the failed attempts and restore the incorrectly consumed credits. This restoration process has been confirmed in resolved support cases. 🚫 What Does NOT Consume Credits - Viewing existing Website Studio projects - Managing previously created websites - Publishing changes (only the edit generation consumes credits) Once a page or website exists, you retain full access to it. ⏳ Monthly Reset Behavior Credits refresh automatically each month. If you use all available credits: - You regain your full plan allowance at the next billing cycle - All previously created pages and websites remain fully accessible - Nothing is paused, removed, or disabled Example: If you are on the Starter plan (20 credits) and use all credits building multiple pages, next month you will again have 20 credits — while keeping everything you already built. 🔁 Reallocating Hyperdrive Credits (HDC) to Website Studio If you need more Website Studio (LPS) credits before your next reset, you can request a reallocation of unused Hyperdrive Credits (HDC) into your Website Studio quota. - Conversion ratio: 1 HDC = 1 Website Studio (LPS) credit - How to request: Contact Search Atlas support and specify how many HDC you want reallocated - Effect: The requested HDC are consumed from your Hyperdrive balance and added to your Website Studio quota Example (confirmed support case): A customer with 43 LPS credits requested reallocation of 12 HDC. After reallocation, their Hyperdrive balance decreased by 12, and their Website Studio quota increased from 43 to 55. Reallocation is a manual process handled by the billing team and is generally completed within one business day. 🚨 What Happens When You Reach the Limit When your Website Studio credits are fully used: - All existing projects remain accessible - No websites are removed - No pages are unpublished - Editing and publishing continue to work (unless new generation is required) - You simply cannot generate new content until credits refresh — or until you reallocate HDC (see above) This behavior is expected and does not indicate a system issue. 🛠️ Troubleshooting: Credits Dropped Unexpectedly If your Website Studio credit balance drops without a corresponding successful build: 1. Check recent activity for failed clone attempts or generation errors (especially 500 errors). 2. Do not retry repeatedly — each failed attempt may compound the issue. 3. Contact support with the timestamp and a description of what you were attempting. 4. Our billing team will review and, if appropriate, restore the credits that were consumed by the failed operations. 🔄 About Credit Cost Optimization The credit cost per action listed above reflects the current usage structure. As we continue optimizing AI models, infrastructure, and generation efficiency, the cost per action may decrease over time.