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Find answers to common questions about USAEV.Press features, billing, and more.
A: Go to Settings → Subscription and click "Upgrade Plan". Select your desired tier and complete the payment process. Your new limits take effect immediately.
A: We accept all major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) and debit cards through our secure payment processor, Stripe. We also support PayPal for annual subscriptions.
A: Yes! You can cancel your subscription at any time from Settings → Subscription → Manage Billing. Cancellations take effect at the end of your current billing period, and you'll retain access until then.
A: We offer a 14-day money-back guarantee for all paid plans. If you're not satisfied within the first 14 days, contact support@usaev.press for a full refund. After 14 days, refunds are provided at our discretion.
A: If you approach your monthly limits (releases, contacts, distributions), you'll receive notifications. You can upgrade to a higher tier immediately, or wait until the next billing cycle. Exceeded limits may result in temporary restrictions.
A: Navigate to Settings → Subscription → Manage Billing. You can update your payment method, billing address, and view invoices.
A: Yes! Annual subscriptions receive a 20% discount compared to monthly billing. Switch to annual billing in your account settings.
A: Our AI uses local Ollama (llama3.1) to generate professional press releases. Provide your company name, topic, and key points, and the AI creates an AP-style press release in seconds. You can then edit and customize it before publishing.
A: No. Our AI models run locally on USAEV.Press infrastructure. Your content is NEVER sent to third-party AI providers like OpenAI or Anthropic. We may use aggregated, anonymized data to improve our models, but never your specific content.
A: The Longevity Score (0-100) measures how long your press release stays relevant. It combines: SEO retention (30%), AI citations (30%), backlinks (20%), and view velocity (20%). Higher scores indicate better lasting impact.
A: After creating and publishing a release, go to the release detail page → Distribute tab. Choose from wire services (IssueWire, EIN Presswire, etc.), social media platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky), or news aggregators.
A: Yes! When creating or editing a press release, set the status to "Scheduled" and choose your desired publication date and time. The release will automatically publish at the scheduled time.
A: Contact limits vary by plan: Free (100), Starter (1,000), Growth (10,000), Pro (50,000), Agency (100,000), Enterprise (unlimited). You can import contacts from CSV or add them manually.
A: Track views, click-through rates, engagement scores, longevity scores, AI citations across 8 chatbots, distribution performance, geographic breakdown, and trending topics. All analytics are available in real-time.
A: First, ensure Ollama is running (check status in Settings). If you're on a self-hosted instance, verify the Ollama service is active. If problems persist, contact support with the error message you're seeing.
A: Make sure you're using the same email address for OAuth that's registered with your account. Clear your browser cache and cookies. If using a VPN, try disabling it. Contact support if issues continue.
A: Check that your releases are set to "Published" status (not "Draft"). Verify you're logged into the correct account. Try refreshing the page or clearing your browser cache.
A: Verify your account is on a paid plan that includes wire service distribution. Check that you've connected the wire service accounts in Settings. Some wire services have editorial guidelines - ensure your content meets their requirements.
A: Ensure images are under 10MB and in supported formats (JPG, PNG, WebP). Check your storage usage in Settings - you may have reached your plan limit. Try a different browser if issues persist.
A: Slow loading can be caused by large contact lists or many press releases. Try filtering your view or archiving old releases. Clear browser cache. If on a slow connection, consider the mobile-optimized view.
A: We integrate with IssueWire, EIN Presswire, Newswire.com, and AccessNewswire. Each has different reach and pricing. Some wire services charge additional fees beyond your USAEV.Press subscription.
A: Connect your social media accounts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Bluesky) in Settings → Integrations. When distributing, select which platforms to post to. We automatically optimize post format for each platform.
A: Yes! When distributing, select "Schedule" and choose your desired date and time. Distributions will be sent automatically at the scheduled time.
A: IssueWire: Broad distribution, good for startups. EIN Presswire: Media-focused, journalist reach. Newswire.com: Enterprise-grade, compliance reporting. AccessNewswire: Cost-effective, good reach.
A: View the Analytics tab on any published release. You'll see open rates, click-through rates, and individual recipient engagement. Note: some email clients block tracking pixels.
A: Yes! Import your journalist contacts and create custom distribution lists. You can send press releases directly via email to your curated lists. All sends comply with CAN-SPAM and GDPR.
A: AI Citations track how often your press releases are referenced by AI chatbots (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, etc.). As more people use AI search, this metric indicates your content's discoverability and authority.
A: Our AI generates factually neutral content based on your inputs. YOU are responsible for verifying all facts, quotes, and claims before publishing. Always review and edit AI-generated content.
A: Yes! When generating, select tone (professional, exciting, authoritative, friendly, urgent) and brand voice settings. For more customization, edit the generated content or provide detailed key points.
A: The Signal Engine monitors your press releases for decay signals (declining views, stale backlinks, dropping SEO rankings) and automatically suggests optimizations to extend content longevity.
A: Yes. All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest (AES-256). We use Supabase with Row Level Security (RLS) policies. Regular security audits and penetration testing ensure protection.
A: Draft releases are private. Published releases are public by design (they're distributed). You control who has access within your organization. Agency plan includes white-label and client isolation.
A: Never. We do not sell, rent, or trade user data. See our Privacy Policy for complete details on data handling.
A: Go to Settings → Account → Delete Account. This permanently removes your data within 30 days. You can export your data before deletion.
A: Yes. We comply with GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy regulations. You have rights to access, correct, delete, and export your data. Contact support@usaev.press for data requests.
A: Agency plan ($749/month) includes: unlimited releases, 100,000 contacts, white-label branding, client portal, team management, branded reports, priority support, and revenue sharing for publishers.
A: Upload your logo, set brand colors, and customize the dashboard. Clients see your branding throughout. You can use custom domains (clients.youragency.com). Agency plan required.
A: Yes! Agency plan allows unlimited client accounts. Each client has isolated data, customized branding, and separate billing if needed.
A: Publishers can list sponsored content opportunities. Advertisers browse and purchase placements. USAEV.Press facilitates transactions with 70/30 revenue split (70% to publisher).
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