Credits System

Hovers uses a flexible credit-based system that allows you to access premium features while maintaining control over your usage and costs. This page explains how credits work and how to make the most of them.

Understanding Hovers Credits

Credits are the currency that powers Hovers' premium features. Each plan includes a specific allocation of credits that refresh with your billing cycle.

Types of Credits

Hovers offers two types of credits to power content creation features:

1. Article Credits: Used for generating AI-powered articles and content
2. Content Calendar Credits: Used for generating 30-day content calendars with keyword allocation

Credit Allocation by Plan

Each subscription tier includes a different credit allocation. Credit allocations vary by plan and are refreshed with each billing cycle. Contact support or check your account dashboard for your specific credit allocations.

How Credits Are Used

Credits are consumed when you use premium content creation features:

Article Credits

Article credits are used for generating AI-powered articles and content:

• Article Generation: Each article generation consumes 1 article credit
• Content Creation: Generate full-length articles with AI assistance
• Content Optimization: AI-powered content improvements and rewrites
• Bulk Article Generation: Generate multiple articles in batch operations

Important: Article generation requires 1 credit per article. Make sure you have sufficient article credits before generating content.

Content Calendar Credits

Content calendar credits are used for generating 30-day content calendars:

• Calendar Generation: Each 30-day content calendar generation consumes 1 content calendar credit
• Keyword Allocation: Automatically allocate keywords to calendar dates
• Content Planning: Plan your content strategy for the next 30 days
• Scheduling: Schedule articles and content across your calendar

Important: Generating a 30-day content calendar requires 1 content calendar credit. This feature helps you plan and organize your content publishing schedule.

Credit Usage Optimization

To maximize the value of your credits:

1. Plan Content Strategically: Use content calendar credits to plan your content strategy in advance
2. Article Planning: Plan your article generation to ensure you have sufficient credits before starting
3. Calendar Efficiency: Generate content calendars when you're ready to commit to a 30-day content plan
4. Monitor Usage: Track credit consumption in your dashboard to avoid running out unexpectedly
5. Batch Operations: When possible, batch similar operations to optimize credit usage
6. Upgrade Strategically: Move to a higher tier when consistently reaching credit limits

Credit Renewal and Management

Understanding how credits work over time:

• Renewal Cycle: Credits refresh with each billing cycle (monthly or annually)
• Usage Tracking: Monitor remaining credits in your account dashboard
• Expiration: Credits do not roll over between billing cycles
• Additional Credits: Purchase additional credits if you need more before your renewal

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I run out of credits?

When you exhaust your credit allocation, you'll need to wait until your next billing cycle for a refresh or purchase additional credits to continue using premium features.

Can I transfer credits between different types?

No, Article Credits and Content Calendar Credits are separate allocations and cannot be exchanged or converted between types.

Do credits expire?

Yes, credits expire at the end of each billing cycle and do not roll over to the next period.

How can I track my credit usage?

Your Hovers dashboard provides real-time tracking of your credit usage and remaining balance.

Can I get a refund for unused credits?

Credits are part of your subscription and are not refundable if unused.

By understanding how Hovers' credit system works, you can strategically plan your content creation activities to maximize the value of your subscription and achieve the best possible results for your website.