DecodeIQ FAQ

Questions about product checks and credits

Read the method and purchase terms before you start.

Questions and answers

Product checks

What does DecodeIQ check?

Enter one product URL, with no store connection. DecodeIQ drafts 6 unbranded questions from the product and category, then freezes them for later checks. Paid checks record ChatGPT + Gemini + Perplexity answers in 3 waves, up to 54 answers. Reports show cited sources per recorded answer.

How much is one product check?

A product check costs 3 credits, including each re-check. Credits are charged only when at least one engine completes all six questions across three waves.

Do I need a scan first?

No. Start the paid check with a product URL. No store connection is needed.

Does the free checker replace the paid check?

No. The free checker gives a directional ChatGPT result and separate page-readiness analysis. It uses up to 3 questions, requires no account, and has a limit of 200/day sitewide. Paid checks retain 6 frozen questions for re-checking. Gemini and Perplexity are paid-check only.

Are the questions based on my Voice Map?

No. Questions are drafted from product identity and category. Buyer research is a separate input to content work.

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Research and content

What is a Voice Map?

A Voice Map is structured buyer research for a category. Category Scan costs 5 credits and produces this research.

What is a Voice Profile?

A Voice Profile is buyer research for one product. Product Scan costs 8 credits and produces this research. A Product Profile holds your product facts, such as specifications, rather than buyer research.

What does generation cost?

Six content types and credit costs: Product Listings 1, FAQ Sections 1, Social Proof Highlights 1, Blog Posts 2, Buying Guides 2, Listing Attack Plans 2.

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Failures and timing

Why are some results unavailable?

Provider failures or missing engine configuration can leave an engine unavailable. A missing result is not a zero mention.

When is a partial check charged?

At least one engine must complete all six questions across three waves for a chargeable partial. That product check costs 3 credits.

How soon can I re-check?

You can start a re-check any time. You start every re-check yourself, using the same frozen questions. Each re-check costs 3 credits, charged only when at least one engine completes all six questions across three waves.

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Limits and plans

Does a higher score prove my edit worked?

No. The composite score is unavailable pending calibration. A re-check shows what changed in the recorded answers. It does not show that your content caused the change.

Why can two answers differ?

Answer context and model variation can affect the result. The paid check preserves the questions for comparison.

What plans are available?

Tiers: Basic $79/30 credits, Starter $149/75, Pro $299/200. Credits only, no annual billing. Plans are billed monthly. Add-ons: 20/$19, 50/$39, 100/$69. Never expire. Used before subscription credits. Trial: 7 days, 10 credits.

Can this guarantee AI referrals or sales?

No. Recommendation evidence does not establish a visit or sale.

Next action

Start with your product URL.

Try a free check, then plan your paid work.

Choose your check
Free checker
ChatGPT only, up to 3 questions, no account, directional, 200/day sitewide.
Paid check
3 credits. Charged only when at least one engine completes all six questions across three waves.
Trial
7 days, 10 credits.
You start every re-check. Research and generation use separate credits.