FAQ
Frequently asked questions about iSearchFrom.
Is Direct Search the same as Search Engine Proxy?
Section titled “Is Direct Search the same as Search Engine Proxy?”No. Direct Search builds a URL and opens the search engine. Search Engine Proxy captures results inside iSearchFrom and can provide parsed results, HTML preview, saved pages, extra pages, and comparison.
Why do my results differ from my own browser?
Section titled “Why do my results differ from my own browser?”Search results can vary because of location, language, device, account personalization, search domain, SafeSearch, time, and search engine experiments.
Which tool should I start with?
Section titled “Which tool should I start with?”Start with Search Engine Proxy if you are unsure. It lets you verify settings and inspect captured results before creating recurring campaigns.
Do trackers replace manual searches?
Section titled “Do trackers replace manual searches?”No. Trackers are for recurring monitoring. Manual proxy searches are still useful for investigation, QA, and one-off research.
How are AI Visibility checks counted?
Section titled “How are AI Visibility checks counted?”AI Visibility checks are based on prompt, location, and platform combinations. For example, 10 prompts across 2 locations and 3 platforms equals 60 checks per run.
Can I use the API for everything in the app?
Section titled “Can I use the API for everything in the app?”The API supports selected customer workflows. Some app actions may be session-only or not exposed as public customer API endpoints.
Why is a feature asking me to upgrade?
Section titled “Why is a feature asking me to upgrade?”The active organization plan may not include that feature, or the organization may have reached a plan limit.
Where do I manage invoices?
Section titled “Where do I manage invoices?”Open Billing for payment history and invoice links when available. Payment details are handled by Stripe.
Open in iSearchFrom
Section titled “Open in iSearchFrom”Open app home in the app. Most answers depend on the active organization, plan, and tool. Check the app first, then use the linked docs for the exact workflow.