Marketing Credits are the currency within DealMachine used to send postcards,, and build AI Vision Builder Lists. Marketing Credits are also a flexible form of currency that work independently from the monthly subscription fee, providing users the ability to manage marketing activities efficiently.
During the free trial, Marketing Credits operate in the same way, allowing users to explore all mailing features without restrictions while costs are deducted from the credit balance.
Whether you're here to learn more about these features or to understand occassional charges on your account, we're here to guide you! 😊
Refer to the table below for the cost breakdown of postcards based on your current plan.
During the free trial, postcard costs are calculated based on the plan level and size, and these costs are deducted from the Marketing Credits balance.
| Starter | Pro | Pro Plus |
Postcards 4x6 | 67¢ | 62¢ | 57¢ |
Postcards 6x9 | 73¢ | 72¢ | 71¢ |
Postcards 6x11 | 81¢ | 79¢ | 77¢ |
Ballpoint Mail | $1.99 | $1.75 | $1.4 |
To keep your campaigns running smoothly, your account will automatically reload with $50.00 in Marketing Credits whenever your balance reaches zero. This guarantees you have the necessary marketing credits for sending mail, and building AI Vision Builder Lists without any interruptions.
Additionally, Marketing Credits are reloaded under conditions such as pending postcards,, and enabling the AI Vision Builder for tasks like list generation or classification. DealMachine applies a $50 charge in scenarios such as:
Your Marketing Credits balance falling to $0 while you still have active postcards to send, triggering an Auto-reload to prevent marketing interruptions.
Your Marketing Credits balance is insufficient to fund your mail request.
Usage of the AI Vision Builder, which necessitate reloading credits to maintain functionality.
Leads in 'Mail In Progress' status with auto-repeat mail enabled, ensuring sufficient credits for continued postcard sending.
During the free trial, sending postcards with insufficient credits will also trigger a $50 reload to maintain service continuity.
How to Prevent Unexpected Charges
To avoid unexpected $50 charges, consider the following steps:
Free trial users should also monitor their credit balance closely to avoid unexpected reloads and ensure they understand how postcard costs are deducted.
Monitor Your Balance: Regularly check your Marketing Credits balance, especially if you have ongoing campaigns or are using marketing-related features.
Adjust Campaign Settings: Review your campaign configurations to ensure auto-repeat mail options and auto-reload behaviors align with your budget.
Pause or End Campaigns: If a marketing campaign is no longer necessary, manually pause or end it to avoid triggering automatic processes.
Review Subscriptions and Add-ons: Be aware of the usage of paid features like the AI Vision Builder to manage associated costs effectively.
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