# upword

> upword is an AI-powered content platform that helps local service businesses get recommended by AI answer engines like ChatGPT, Google AI Overview, and Perplexity through Answer Engine Optimization (AEO). With 39% of searches now using AI-generated answers, upword positions businesses as "the answer" rather than just another search result.

upword addresses a fundamental shift in search behavior: customers no longer scroll through multiple results—they ask questions and trust the first answer AI provides. The platform generates 12-30 articles per month (plan-dependent) optimized for AI visibility through information gain (unique insights Google can't find elsewhere), E-E-A-T credibility signals, and local market authority. Cost ranges from $3.97-$4.92 per article depending on plan, significantly below typical content writing rates of $500+ per article for similar quality.

## Getting Started

- [How It Works](https://www.goupword.com/#how-it-works): What happens inside every article — 8 automated stages (live research, strategic outline, expert writing, internal links, verified citations, service promotion, custom image, full SEO)
- [Pricing](https://www.goupword.com/#pricing): Plans ranging from 12-30 articles/month with 3-day free trial; $3.97-$4.92 per article vs. $500+ market rate for comparable quality
- [Features](https://www.goupword.com/#features): Core capabilities including Information Gain Engine, Local Trust Builder, and AI Visibility Analytics

## Value Comparison

**Cost per article breakdown**:
- Starter ($59/month ÷ 12 articles = $4.92/article): 90% cost savings vs. $500 freelance rate
- Growth ($89/month ÷ 20 articles = $4.45/article): Best value for competitive niches
- Authority ($119/month ÷ 30 articles = $3.97/article): Lowest per-article cost, ideal for daily publishing

**ROI timeline**: Most businesses see measurable AI visibility improvements within 30-60 days; full momentum typically at 90+ days with consistent publishing.

## Free Tools

- [AI Visibility Checker](https://www.goupword.com/free-tools/ai-visibility): Check if your business appears in AI-generated answers
- [AEO Report](https://www.goupword.com/free-tools/aeo-report): Get your page's answer-engine readiness score in about 1 minute

## Platform Features

- [Dashboard Overview](https://www.goupword.com/#how-it-works): Manage topics, schedule publishing, and review articles in one workflow
- [Integrations](https://www.goupword.com/#integrations): Direct publishing to WordPress, Webflow, Sanity, and custom webhooks
- [Question Intelligence](https://www.goupword.com/#features): Discover what customers ask AI about your services

## Resources

- [FAQ](https://www.goupword.com/faq): Common questions about results timeline, technical requirements, and pricing
- [upword Journal](https://journal.goupword.com): Insights and updates on AI search and answer engine optimization

## Optional

- [AI Transparency](https://www.goupword.com/ai-transparency): How upword uses AI in content generation
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.goupword.com/legal/privacy): Data handling and privacy practices
- [Terms of Service](https://www.goupword.com/legal/terms): Platform usage terms and conditions