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Author: kimsauce

blog-service/2024-12-09-manage.md

@@ -8,13 +8,11 @@ import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl';
 
 <a href="https://help.sumologic.com/release-notes-service/rss.xml"><img src={useBaseUrl('img/release-notes/rss-orange2.png')} alt="icon" width="50"/></a>
 
-We’re excited to introduce self-service checkout, a streamlined way for free and trial users to upgrade to the **Flex Essentials** plan directly from within the Sumo Logic platform. No more waiting for sales assistance—now you can unlock premium features in just a few clicks!  
+We’re excited to introduce self-service checkout, a streamlined way for trial users to upgrade to an **Essentials** plan directly from within the Sumo Logic platform. No more waiting for sales assistance—now you can unlock premium features in just a few clicks!
 
 With self-service checkout, you’ll enjoy:  
 - **Quick upgrades**. Complete your purchase in minutes.  
 - **Instant access**. Start using advanced features right away.  
 - **Convenient payments**. Pay securely with a credit card.  
 
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-
 Ready to get started? [Learn how to upgrade your plan](/docs/get-started/sign-up).  

docs/get-started/sign-up.md

@@ -45,21 +45,12 @@ Thanks for signing up! After activation, you’ll be guided through a two-step d
 
 Next, you'll be taken to your onboarding checklist guide, where you can view dashboards, run your first log search, set up alerts, install more apps for your environment, and more.
 
-### Upgrade or continue with Free account
+### Upgrade to a plan or continue with Free account
 
-For pricing details, see [Sumo Logic Pricing](https://www.sumologic.com/pricing).
+After your trial ends, if you've not purchased a plan, your account will automatically convert to a Free account. This account lets you continue using Sumo Logic monitoring and log analytics services with limited features. To unlock premium features and scale as your needs grow, you can upgrade to a [paid plan](#essentials-plans) at any time.
 
-#### Essentials plans
-
-Using our self-service checkout, you can sign up for a Sumo Logic Essentials plan in just minutes using a credit card—no need to interact with the sales team. Ready to get started? [Learn how to upgrade your plan](/docs/manage/manage-subscription/upgrade-sumo-logic-credits-account).
-
-#### Enterprise plans
-
-If the Essentials plan doesn’t fully meet your needs and you’re interested in exploring further options like Cloud SIEM, contact [Sales](https://www.sumologic.com/contact-us/) to upgrade to an Enterprise plan. Our team is here to help you find the best fit for your organization.
-
-#### Free account
-
-After your trial ends, if you've not purchased a plan, your account will automatically convert to a Free account. This account lets you continue using Sumo Logic monitoring and log analytics services with limited features. To unlock premium features and scale as your needs grow, you can upgrade to a paid plan at any time.
+<details>
+<summary>What's the difference between a Trial and a Free account?</summary>
 
 |             | Trial accounts | Free accounts
 |:------------|:---------------|:------------
@@ -75,8 +66,18 @@ After your trial ends, if you've not purchased a plan, your account will automat
 <sup>3</sup> Forwards your logs to an S3 bucket after being collected and analyzed in Sumo Logic.<br/>
 <sup>4</sup> Notifies you in real-time when errors occur on your systems.
 
+</details>
+
 For information on plan types and pricing, see [Sumo Logic Pricing](https://www.sumologic.com/pricing) and [Manage Subscription](/docs/manage/manage-subscription).
 
+#### Essentials plans
+
+Using our self-service checkout, you can sign up for a Sumo Logic Essentials plan in just minutes using a credit card—no need to interact with the sales team. Ready to get started? [Learn how to upgrade your plan](/docs/manage/manage-subscription/upgrade-sumo-logic-credits-account).
+
+#### Enterprise plans
+
+If the Essentials plan doesn’t fully meet your needs and you’re interested in exploring further options like Cloud SIEM, contact [Sales](https://www.sumologic.com/contact-us/) to upgrade to an Enterprise plan. Our team is here to help you find the best fit for your organization.
+
 ## Sign up through AWS Marketplace
 
 Signing up for a Sumo Logic account through the AWS Marketplace creates a new Sumo Logic organization and account. It allows you to pay your bill using your Amazon account. All you need to sign up is a company email address and your location: North America, Europe, or Australia.

docs/manage/manage-subscription/upgrade-sumo-logic-credits-account.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ description: Learn how to upgrade a Free or Trial account to an Essentials subsc
 
 import useBaseUrl from '@docusaurus/useBaseUrl';
 
-This page has instructions for upgrading and modifying a Sumo Logic Free or Trial account to an Essentials or Enterprise plan.
+This page has instructions for upgrading a Sumo Logic Free or Trial account to an Essentials account, and for updating an existing Essentials account.
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ You must be an account administrator to upgrade your Sumo Logic plan.
 
 Using our self-service checkout, you can sign up for an Essentials plan in just minutes using a credit card—no need to interact with the sales team.
 
+<img src={useBaseUrl('img/manage/subscriptions/essentials-landing-page.png')} alt="Sumo Logic Essentials upgrade plans" style={{border: '1px solid gray'}} width="700" />
+
 Essentials plans are ideal for:  
 - Small- to medium-sized businesses seeking quick and independent onboarding.  
 - IT professionals, developers, and analysts who need rapid access to advanced features for security, monitoring, and analytics.