Subscription Plans

Forest SEO offers a flexible Premium subscription that unlocks unlimited content generation and advanced features for your team.

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📊 Subscription Overview

What's a Subscription?

A subscription provides unlimited access to Forest SEO's content generation platform at a predictable monthly cost. Instead of paying per article, you pay a fixed price per team member.

Key Benefits:

• ✅ Unlimited content generation
• ✅ All premium features included
• ✅ Priority support
• ✅ Team collaboration tools
• ✅ Predictable monthly costs
• ✅ Cancel anytime

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💎 Premium Plan Details

Pricing Model

What's a Seat?

A seat is one active team member with access to your Forest SEO project.

Seat Calculation:

• Includes: Project owner + invited members
• Auto-scales: Seats adjust when you add/remove team members
• Billed monthly: Charges update on next billing cycle

Example:

• You (owner) + 2 team members = 3 seats = $117/month
• Add 1 more member = 4 seats = $156/month (next cycle)

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✨ Premium Features

What's Included

Unlimited Content Generation

With Premium, generate as many articles as you need:

Monthly Generation Examples:

• 🚀 Small Team: 30-50 articles/month
• 📈 Growing Business: 100-200 articles/month
• 🏢 Enterprise: 500+ articles/month

Cost Comparison:

Break-even point: Premium becomes more cost-effective at ~30-40 articles/month (based on $3 avg per article).

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🚀 Subscribe to Premium

Requirements

Before subscribing, ensure you have:

1. ✅ Billing Address — Complete your billing details
2. ✅ Payment Method — Add a credit/debit card
3. ✅ Project Created — Have an active project

Step-by-Step Subscription

Step 1: Navigate to Billing

1. Open Forest SEO dashboard
2. Click Settings (⚙️ icon)
3. Select Billing tab

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Step 2: Review Plan Details

In the Subscription section:

1. Review Premium plan benefits
2. Check current team size (number of seats)
3. See estimated monthly cost

What You'll See:

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Step 3: Select Payment Method

1. Choose from existing payment methods
2. Or add a new card during subscription
3. Select default payment method (recommended)

Payment Method Selection:

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Step 4: Confirm Subscription

1. Click Subscribe to Premium
2. Review subscription summary
3. Confirm payment method
4. Click Confirm

Processing Time:

• ⏱️ Usually instant (< 5 seconds)
• 💳 First charge appears immediately
• ✅ Access granted right away

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Step 5: Confirmation

After successful subscription:

✅ Immediate Access:

• Premium badge appears on dashboard
• Unlimited content generation enabled
• Team features unlocked

📧 Email Confirmation:

• Subscription receipt sent to your email
• Payment method confirmation
• Next billing date included

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📅 Billing Cycles

How Billing Works

Monthly Billing:

• First charge: Immediately on subscription
• Recurring charges: Same day each month
• Pro-rated: Adding members mid-cycle charges difference

Billing Cycle Example:

Pro-Rating Explained

When you add team members mid-cycle:

Calculation:

Days remaining in cycle = 15 days
Full month price = $39
Daily rate = $39 / 30 = $1.30
Pro-rated charge = $1.30 × 15 = $19.50

Next Bill:

New total = 4 seats × $39 = $156/month

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👥 Managing Team Seats

Adding Team Members

When you invite a new team member:

1. ✅ Member receives invitation
2. ✅ Member accepts invitation
3. ✅ Seat count increases
4. 💳 Pro-rated charge applied (if subscribed)
5. 📧 Billing update email sent

Removing Team Members

When you remove a team member:

1. ✅ Member loses project access
2. ✅ Seat count decreases
3. 💰 Credit issued for unused time
4. 📉 Next bill reflects new seat count

Refund Example:

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🔄 Managing Your Subscription

View Subscription Status

Where to Check:

• Dashboard → Settings → Billing → Subscription tab
• Or: Subscription section on overview

Subscription Details:

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Pause Subscription

Temporarily pause your subscription without losing data:

How to Pause:

1. Go to Billing → Subscription
2. Click Pause Subscription
3. Choose resume date (or manual resume)
4. Confirm pause

During Pause:

• ⏸️ Billing paused (no charges)
• 📊 Data preserved
• ❌ Content generation disabled
• ❌ Team access restricted
• ✅ View-only access maintained

Resume Options:

• Set specific resume date
• Resume manually anytime
• Auto-resume on chosen date

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Cancel Subscription

Permanently cancel your subscription:

Cancellation Process:

Cancellation Reasons:

1. Too expensive — Cost concerns
2. Not using enough — Low usage
3. Missing features — Feature requests
4. Switching provider — Found alternative
5. Other — Custom reason

What Happens After Cancellation:

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Reactivate Subscription

Reactivate a cancelled subscription:

Requirements:

• Previous subscription was cancelled (not past due)
• Valid payment method on file
• Billing address complete

Steps:

1. Go to Billing → Subscription
2. Click Reactivate Subscription
3. Review current team size and cost
4. Confirm reactivation

Reactivation:

• ⚡ Instant activation
• 💳 Charges immediately
• ✅ Premium features restored
• 🔄 New billing cycle starts

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💳 Payment & Billing

Payment Methods

Requirements:

• Must have at least one payment method
• Default payment method is charged
• Backup methods used if primary fails

Failed Payments

If a payment fails:

Grace Period:

1. Day 1: Email notification sent
2. Day 3: Automatic retry
3. Day 7: Features suspended
4. Day 14: Subscription cancelled

To Resolve:

1. Update payment method
2. System retries automatically
3. Or manually retry payment

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Invoices & Receipts

Accessing Invoices:

• Dashboard → Billing → Subscription section
• View past charges and receipts
• Download PDF invoices

Invoice Contents:

• Billing period
• Number of seats
• Total amount charged
• Payment method used
• Transaction date & ID

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🎯 Subscription Best Practices

1. Right-Size Your Team

Start Small:

• Begin with core team members
• Add more as usage grows
• Remove inactive members

Cost Optimization:

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2. Monitor Usage

Track Your Content:

• Review articles generated per month
• Compare to pay-as-you-go cost
• Adjust subscription if needed

Example Decision:

Monthly Usage: 5 articles
Pay-as-you-go cost: ~$50
Premium cost (1 seat): $39

✅ Keep subscription (saving $11)

Monthly Usage: 2 articles
Pay-as-you-go cost: ~$20
Premium cost (1 seat): $39

❌ Consider cancelling (losing $19)

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3. Use Team Features

Maximize Value:

• Invite team members to collaborate
• Distribute content creation
• Leverage team workflows
• Share keyword research

Team Efficiency:

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4. Set Billing Alerts

Stay Informed:

• Enable billing notifications
• Monitor seat changes
• Review invoices monthly
• Update payment methods proactively

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🆚 Subscription vs Pay-as-you-go

Cost Comparison

Feature Comparison

Premium Exclusive:

• 🎯 Unlimited content generation
• 👥 Team collaboration
• 🚀 Priority support
• ⚡ Priority queue processing
• 📊 Enhanced analytics (coming soon)

Available on Both:

• ✅ All integrations
• ✅ Content editor
• ✅ Keyword research
• ✅ Publications
• ✅ API access (basic)

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my plan?

Currently, Forest SEO offers one Premium plan at $39/seat. You can:

• Add/remove team members (adjusts seats)
• Pause subscription temporarily
• Cancel subscription anytime

What happens to my content if I cancel?

All data is preserved:

• ✅ Generated content remains
• ✅ Keywords and clusters saved
• ✅ Integrations maintained
• ✅ Publications accessible
• ❌ New content generation requires pay-as-you-go

Do you offer annual billing?

Not yet! Annual billing with discounts is coming soon. Stay tuned for:

• 💰 Annual plan savings (2 months free)
• 📅 Yearly commitment option
• 🎁 Bonus credits

Can I get a refund?

Refund Policy:

• ✅ Pro-rated refunds when removing team members
• ✅ Credits for unused time
• ❌ No refunds for cancellations (service until cycle end)
• ✅ Full refund if service unavailable

Is there a free trial?

Free Tier (Always Free):

• No trial needed!
• Start with pay-as-you-go
• Try all features
• Upgrade to Premium when ready

How do I upgrade to Premium?

Follow the Subscribe to Premium guide above. Takes < 2 minutes!

What payment methods are accepted?

Accepted Cards:

• 💳 Visa
• 💳 Mastercard
• 💳 American Express
• 💳 Discover
• 💳 All major debit cards

Not Accepted:

• ❌ PayPal
• ❌ Cryptocurrency
• ❌ Wire transfer
• ❌ Invoice billing (contact enterprise sales)

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🔗 Related Documentation

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💡 Pro Tips

Tip #1: Add team members during onboarding to distribute workload and maximize Premium value.

Tip #2: Monitor your monthly article count. If consistently under 5-10 articles, pay-as-you-go might be more cost-effective.

Tip #3: Use the pause feature during low-activity months (e.g., holidays) to save costs.

Tip #4: Set up billing alerts to track when team members are added and costs change.

Tip #5: Keep at least 2 payment methods on file to avoid service interruptions from failed payments.

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🎬 Quick Actions

Ready to get started? Choose your path:

• 🚀 Subscribe to Premium — Unlock unlimited content
• 💳 Add Payment Method — Set up billing first
• 👥 Invite Team Members — Build your content team
• 💰 Top Up Wallet — Add credits for pay-as-you-go

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Questions? Contact support at [email protected] or visit our Help Center.