Getting Started with Yohaku
Welcome to Yohaku! This guide walks you through account creation, onboarding, and generating your first AI-powered Japanese SEO article.
Creating Your Account
Visit the sign-up page
Go to yohaku-seo.com/signup and enter your email address and password, or sign up with Google.
Verify your email
Check your inbox for a verification email and click the confirmation link.
Start your free trial
Your 7-day free trial starts immediately. No credit card required. You can generate 1 article during the trial.
Completing Onboarding
After signing up, you will be guided through a short onboarding flow to set up your workspace.
Enter your company name
This is used to personalize your dashboard and generated articles.
Set your timezone
Yohaku uses your timezone for scheduling and analytics display.
Add your first product
Enter a product name, URL, and brief description. The AI uses this information when generating product-related articles.
Understanding the Dashboard
When you first log in, the dashboard displays sample data so you can see how everything works. This includes:
- Article count— the number of articles you have generated
- SEO performance— sample charts showing clicks, impressions, and average position (real data appears after connecting Google Search Console)
- Recent articles— a list of your latest generated articles with their SEO scores
Your First Article Generation
Click "Generate Article"
From the dashboard or the sidebar, click the Generate Article button.
Enter a seed keyword
Type an English keyword related to your product or niche. Yohaku will research Japanese search queries for you.
Choose a mode
Auto mode: The AI runs through all 8 pipeline steps automatically. Manual mode: You review and edit each step before proceeding.
Wait for generation
The AI pipeline will run through keyword research, competitor analysis, outline creation, and full article writing. This typically takes 2-5 minutes in auto mode.
Review and publish
Once complete, review your article, check the SEO score, and optionally publish directly to Shopify or WordPress.
For a detailed breakdown of each pipeline step, see the Generating Articles guide.
Understanding Plans and Limits
Yohaku offers three plans after your free trial ends:
| Plan | Price | Articles/month | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $49/mo | 10 | Shopify & WordPress publishing |
| Pro | $149/mo | 50 | GSC & GA4 integration, priority support |
| Enterprise | $499/mo | Unlimited | Dedicated account manager, custom prompts |
For more details, see the Plans & Billing page.