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What AirOps Actually Does
AirOps is a no-code AI content operations platform that chains steps — keyword research, competitor scraping, AI drafting, internal linking, meta tag generation — into automated, repeatable workflows, plus AI search visibility tracking across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.
Coordinating multi-step content processes at scale
Where a single AI writing tool handles one article at a time, AirOps' workflows handle research through publishing across dozens or hundreds of URLs — the right tool specifically when coordination, not drafting, is the bottleneck.
Getting Started: Account Setup
Go to airops.com and sign up for the free Insights plan — 1,000 tasks/month, 1 user, basic templates, 1 Brand Kit, 5 Knowledge Base sources, and access to 30+ AI models. A 14-day trial of full Scale/Pro features is also available with no upfront payment.
The No-Code Workflow Builder
How to Build Your First Workflow
- Click New Workflow and start with the drag-and-drop canvas
- Add a data source step (a keyword list, a URL list, or a connected data provider)
- Chain processing steps — competitor scraping, AI drafting, internal linking, meta tag generation — in the order your content process actually follows
- Add a publishing step connected to your CMS if you want the workflow to publish automatically, or leave it as draft-only for manual review
- Test on a small batch (2-3 items) before running the full workflow at scale
Budget real setup time for your first workflow, not your first hour
The steep learning curve is a consistently repeated criticism, but it's front-loaded — once a workflow is built and tested, running it again on new data is fast. Don't judge AirOps' value from the first build session alone.
Grids: Spreadsheet-Style Content Ops
Grids runs your workflows directly from a spreadsheet-style content calendar, useful for teams more comfortable planning in rows and columns than a visual workflow canvas.
How to Use Grids
- Open Grids and set up columns matching your content plan (URL, target keyword, status, assigned workflow)
- Trigger a workflow run directly from a row
- Track status across your entire content backlog from one view rather than switching between individual workflow runs
AI Search Visibility Tracking
How to Track AI Search Presence
- Go to AI Search Visibility and connect your domain
- AirOps monitors your presence across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews for tracked queries
- Review which queries surface your content in AI-generated answers versus which don't, informing what to prioritize in future content workflows
This is a genuinely different signal from traditional rank tracking — as AI-generated answers increasingly satisfy searches without a click-through, visibility inside those answers matters even when your traditional ranking looks fine.
Integrations and Model Access
AirOps connects to 30+ AI models and 10+ data providers, plus 10+ CMS integrations for direct publishing.
- Go to Integrations and connect your CMS, data providers, and preferred AI models
- Select which model powers each workflow step — different steps may benefit from different models depending on the task
Full Workflow: Content Refresh at Scale
Here's a workflow for refreshing a large backlog of outdated content:
Load your URL backlog into Grids
Import the list of pages needing a refresh as rows in your content calendar.
Build (or reuse) a refresh workflow: competitor scrape, gap analysis, draft update, internal link check
Test on a handful of pages before running the full backlog.
Run the workflow across the full backlog from Grids
Track progress and status across every URL from one view.
Cross-check refreshed content against AI Search Visibility data
Confirm whether the refresh actually improved presence in AI-generated answers, not just traditional rankings.
AirOps Pricing 2026
| Plan | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Insights (Free) | $0 | 1,000 tasks/month, 1 user |
| Solo | ~$199/mo | ~20,000 tasks (usage-based) |
| Pro | ~$1,999/mo | ~75,000 tasks (usage-based) |
Pricing is usage-based and shifts with your task volume — confirm current numbers directly with AirOps before committing. Start on the free plan to build and test your first workflow before evaluating paid tiers.
Common Beginner Mistakes
- Expecting a quick setup like a single-purpose writing tool. AirOps requires real upfront investment — budget accordingly rather than judging it after a rushed first attempt.
- Running a new workflow on the full backlog before testing on a small sample. Validate on 2-3 items first to catch structural issues before they compound across hundreds of URLs.
- Ignoring AI Search Visibility tracking. Traditional rank tracking alone misses a growing share of searches now satisfied by AI-generated answers.