diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/admin/apps.py b/backend/igny8_core/admin/apps.py
index cb546d1c..911e6dcf 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/admin/apps.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/admin/apps.py
@@ -67,6 +67,19 @@ class Igny8AdminConfig(AdminConfig):
         
         # Import and setup enhanced Celery task monitoring
         self._setup_celery_admin()
+        
+        # Import trash admin to register soft-deleted record views
+        self._setup_trash_admin()
+    
+    def _setup_trash_admin(self):
+        """Setup Trash admin views for soft-deleted records."""
+        try:
+            # Import registers the proxy models and their admin classes
+            from igny8_core.admin import trash_admin  # noqa: F401
+        except Exception as e:
+            import logging
+            logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+            logger.warning(f"Could not setup Trash admin: {e}")
     
     def _setup_celery_admin(self):
         """Setup enhanced Celery admin with proper unregister/register"""
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/admin/trash_admin.py b/backend/igny8_core/admin/trash_admin.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..0e8f8df8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/admin/trash_admin.py
@@ -0,0 +1,542 @@
+"""
+Trash Admin - View and manage soft-deleted records across the system.
+Allows restoring or permanently deleting soft-deleted records.
+"""
+
+from django.contrib import admin, messages
+from django.contrib.admin import SimpleListFilter
+from django.utils import timezone
+from django.utils.html import format_html
+from django.db.models import Count
+from unfold.admin import ModelAdmin
+
+# Import all soft-deletable models
+from igny8_core.auth.models import Account, Site, Sector
+from igny8_core.business.content.models import Tasks, Content, Images
+from igny8_core.business.planning.models import Clusters, Keywords, ContentIdeas
+
+
+class DeletedOnlyManager:
+    """Helper to get only deleted records."""
+    
+    @staticmethod
+    def get_deleted_queryset(model):
+        """Get queryset of soft-deleted records."""
+        if hasattr(model, 'all_objects'):
+            return model.all_objects.filter(is_deleted=True)
+        return model.objects.none()
+
+
+class RestorableTimePeriodFilter(SimpleListFilter):
+    """Filter by whether records can still be restored."""
+    title = 'Restorable Status'
+    parameter_name = 'restorable'
+
+    def lookups(self, request, model_admin):
+        return (
+            ('yes', 'Can Restore'),
+            ('no', 'Expired (Cannot Restore)'),
+        )
+
+    def queryset(self, request, queryset):
+        now = timezone.now()
+        if self.value() == 'yes':
+            return queryset.filter(restore_until__gte=now)
+        if self.value() == 'no':
+            return queryset.filter(restore_until__lt=now)
+        return queryset
+
+
+class DeletedInLastFilter(SimpleListFilter):
+    """Filter by when records were deleted."""
+    title = 'Deleted In Last'
+    parameter_name = 'deleted_in'
+
+    def lookups(self, request, model_admin):
+        return (
+            ('1', 'Last 24 hours'),
+            ('7', 'Last 7 days'),
+            ('14', 'Last 14 days'),
+            ('30', 'Last 30 days'),
+        )
+
+    def queryset(self, request, queryset):
+        if self.value():
+            days = int(self.value())
+            cutoff = timezone.now() - timezone.timedelta(days=days)
+            return queryset.filter(deleted_at__gte=cutoff)
+        return queryset
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# BASE TRASH ADMIN CLASS
+# ============================================================================
+
+class BaseTrashAdmin(ModelAdmin):
+    """Base admin class for viewing soft-deleted records."""
+    
+    def get_queryset(self, request):
+        """Return only soft-deleted records."""
+        # Use all_objects to bypass SoftDeleteManager
+        qs = self.model.all_objects.filter(is_deleted=True)
+        ordering = self.get_ordering(request)
+        if ordering:
+            qs = qs.order_by(*ordering)
+        return qs
+
+    def has_add_permission(self, request):
+        """Disable adding new records in trash view."""
+        return False
+    
+    def has_change_permission(self, request, obj=None):
+        """Allow viewing but not editing deleted records."""
+        return True
+    
+    def has_delete_permission(self, request, obj=None):
+        """Allow permanent deletion from trash."""
+        return request.user.is_superuser
+
+    def time_until_permanent_delete(self, obj):
+        """Show time remaining until auto-permanent delete."""
+        if obj.restore_until:
+            now = timezone.now()
+            if obj.restore_until > now:
+                remaining = obj.restore_until - now
+                days = remaining.days
+                hours = remaining.seconds // 3600
+                if days > 0:
+                    return format_html(
+                        '<span style="color: orange;">{} days, {} hours</span>',
+                        days, hours
+                    )
+                elif hours > 0:
+                    return format_html(
+                        '<span style="color: red;">{} hours</span>',
+                        hours
+                    )
+                else:
+                    minutes = remaining.seconds // 60
+                    return format_html(
+                        '<span style="color: red;">{} minutes</span>',
+                        minutes
+                    )
+            else:
+                return format_html(
+                    '<span style="color: gray;">Expired</span>'
+                )
+        return '-'
+    time_until_permanent_delete.short_description = 'Time to Auto-Delete'
+
+    def deleted_at_display(self, obj):
+        """Format deleted_at timestamp."""
+        if obj.deleted_at:
+            return obj.deleted_at.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M')
+        return '-'
+    deleted_at_display.short_description = 'Deleted At'
+    deleted_at_display.admin_order_field = 'deleted_at'
+
+    def can_restore_display(self, obj):
+        """Show if record can be restored."""
+        if obj.restore_until:
+            if obj.restore_until > timezone.now():
+                return format_html('<span style="color: green;">✓ Yes</span>')
+            else:
+                return format_html('<span style="color: red;">✗ No (Expired)</span>')
+        return format_html('<span style="color: gray;">-</span>')
+    can_restore_display.short_description = 'Can Restore'
+
+    # ========================================================================
+    # ACTIONS
+    # ========================================================================
+    
+    @admin.action(description='🔄 Restore selected records')
+    def restore_records(self, request, queryset):
+        """Restore selected soft-deleted records."""
+        now = timezone.now()
+        restorable = queryset.filter(restore_until__gte=now)
+        expired = queryset.filter(restore_until__lt=now)
+        
+        restored_count = 0
+        for obj in restorable:
+            obj.restore()
+            restored_count += 1
+        
+        if restored_count > 0:
+            self.message_user(
+                request,
+                f'Successfully restored {restored_count} record(s).',
+                messages.SUCCESS
+            )
+        
+        if expired.exists():
+            self.message_user(
+                request,
+                f'{expired.count()} record(s) could not be restored (retention period expired).',
+                messages.WARNING
+            )
+
+    @admin.action(description='🗑️ Permanently delete selected records')
+    def permanently_delete_records(self, request, queryset):
+        """Permanently delete selected records (irreversible)."""
+        count = queryset.count()
+        for obj in queryset:
+            obj.hard_delete()
+        
+        self.message_user(
+            request,
+            f'Permanently deleted {count} record(s). This cannot be undone.',
+            messages.SUCCESS
+        )
+
+    actions = ['restore_records', 'permanently_delete_records']
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# TRASH ADMIN CLASSES FOR EACH MODEL
+# ============================================================================
+
+class AccountTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Accounts."""
+    list_display = [
+        'name', 'owner', 'deleted_at_display', 'delete_reason',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['name', 'owner__email', 'delete_reason']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'name', 'owner', 'status', 'plan',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+
+class SiteTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Sites."""
+    list_display = [
+        'name', 'account_name', 'domain', 'deleted_at_display', 'delete_reason',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['name', 'domain', 'account__name', 'delete_reason']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'name', 'domain', 'account', 'status',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def account_name(self, obj):
+        """Display account name safely."""
+        if obj.account:
+            # Account might be soft-deleted too, use all_objects
+            try:
+                account = Account.all_objects.get(pk=obj.account_id)
+                return account.name
+            except Account.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted Account #{obj.account_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    account_name.short_description = 'Account'
+
+
+class SectorTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Sectors."""
+    list_display = [
+        'name', 'account_name', 'site_name', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['name', 'account__name', 'site__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'name', 'account', 'site', 'description',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def account_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.account:
+            try:
+                return Account.all_objects.get(pk=obj.account_id).name
+            except Account.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.account_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    account_name.short_description = 'Account'
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class ContentTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Content."""
+    list_display = [
+        'title_short', 'site_name', 'status', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter, 'status']
+    search_fields = ['title', 'site__name', 'account__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'title', 'account', 'site', 'sector', 'status', 'word_count',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def title_short(self, obj):
+        """Truncate long titles."""
+        if obj.title and len(obj.title) > 50:
+            return obj.title[:50] + '...'
+        return obj.title or '-'
+    title_short.short_description = 'Title'
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class TasksTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Tasks."""
+    list_display = [
+        'id', 'content_type', 'site_name', 'status', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter, 'status', 'content_type']
+    search_fields = ['site__name', 'account__name', 'title']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'content_type', 'account', 'site', 'sector', 'status', 'title',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class ImagesTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Images."""
+    list_display = [
+        'id', 'caption_short', 'site_name', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['caption', 'site__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'caption', 'account', 'site', 'content',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def caption_short(self, obj):
+        if obj.caption and len(obj.caption) > 40:
+            return obj.caption[:40] + '...'
+        return obj.caption or '-'
+    caption_short.short_description = 'Caption'
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class ClustersTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Clusters."""
+    list_display = [
+        'name', 'site_name', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['name', 'site__name', 'account__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'name', 'account', 'site', 'sector',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class KeywordsTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Keywords."""
+    list_display = [
+        'seed_keyword_display', 'site_name', 'volume_override', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['seed_keyword__keyword', 'site__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'seed_keyword', 'account', 'site', 'sector', 'cluster', 'volume_override',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def seed_keyword_display(self, obj):
+        if obj.seed_keyword:
+            kw = str(obj.seed_keyword)
+            if len(kw) > 50:
+                return kw[:50] + '...'
+            return kw
+        return '-'
+    seed_keyword_display.short_description = 'Keyword'
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+class ContentIdeasTrashAdmin(BaseTrashAdmin):
+    """Trash view for deleted Content Ideas."""
+    list_display = [
+        'title_short', 'site_name', 'deleted_at_display',
+        'time_until_permanent_delete', 'can_restore_display'
+    ]
+    list_filter = [RestorableTimePeriodFilter, DeletedInLastFilter]
+    search_fields = ['idea_title', 'site__name']
+    ordering = ['-deleted_at']
+    readonly_fields = [
+        'idea_title', 'account', 'site', 'sector', 'keyword_cluster',
+        'is_deleted', 'deleted_at', 'restore_until', 'delete_reason', 'deleted_by'
+    ]
+
+    def title_short(self, obj):
+        if obj.idea_title and len(obj.idea_title) > 50:
+            return obj.idea_title[:50] + '...'
+        return obj.idea_title or '-'
+    title_short.short_description = 'Title'
+
+    def site_name(self, obj):
+        if obj.site:
+            try:
+                return Site.all_objects.get(pk=obj.site_id).name
+            except Site.DoesNotExist:
+                return f'[Deleted #{obj.site_id}]'
+        return '-'
+    site_name.short_description = 'Site'
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# PROXY MODELS FOR TRASH VIEWS
+# ============================================================================
+
+class AccountTrash(Account):
+    """Proxy model for Account trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'igny8_core_auth'
+        verbose_name = 'Account (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Accounts (Trash)'
+
+
+class SiteTrash(Site):
+    """Proxy model for Site trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'igny8_core_auth'
+        verbose_name = 'Site (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Sites (Trash)'
+
+
+class SectorTrash(Sector):
+    """Proxy model for Sector trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'igny8_core_auth'
+        verbose_name = 'Sector (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Sectors (Trash)'
+
+
+class ContentTrash(Content):
+    """Proxy model for Content trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'writer'
+        verbose_name = 'Content (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Content (Trash)'
+
+
+class TasksTrash(Tasks):
+    """Proxy model for Tasks trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'writer'
+        verbose_name = 'Task (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Tasks (Trash)'
+
+
+class ImagesTrash(Images):
+    """Proxy model for Images trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'writer'
+        verbose_name = 'Image (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Images (Trash)'
+
+
+class ClustersTrash(Clusters):
+    """Proxy model for Clusters trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'planner'
+        verbose_name = 'Cluster (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Clusters (Trash)'
+
+
+class KeywordsTrash(Keywords):
+    """Proxy model for Keywords trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'planner'
+        verbose_name = 'Keyword (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Keywords (Trash)'
+
+
+class ContentIdeasTrash(ContentIdeas):
+    """Proxy model for Content Ideas trash view."""
+    class Meta:
+        proxy = True
+        app_label = 'planner'
+        verbose_name = 'Content Idea (Trash)'
+        verbose_name_plural = 'Content Ideas (Trash)'
+
+
+# ============================================================================
+# REGISTER TRASH ADMINS
+# ============================================================================
+
+admin.site.register(AccountTrash, AccountTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(SiteTrash, SiteTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(SectorTrash, SectorTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(ContentTrash, ContentTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(TasksTrash, TasksTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(ImagesTrash, ImagesTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(ClustersTrash, ClustersTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(KeywordsTrash, KeywordsTrashAdmin)
+admin.site.register(ContentIdeasTrash, ContentIdeasTrashAdmin)
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/auth/admin.py b/backend/igny8_core/auth/admin.py
index 70b0075a..d66292fb 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/auth/admin.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/auth/admin.py
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ Admin interface for auth models
 from django import forms
 from django.contrib import admin
 from django.contrib.auth.admin import UserAdmin as BaseUserAdmin
+from django.db import models
 from unfold.admin import ModelAdmin, TabularInline
 from simple_history.admin import SimpleHistoryAdmin
 from igny8_core.admin.base import AccountAdminMixin, Igny8ModelAdmin
@@ -896,6 +897,27 @@ class SeedKeywordAdmin(ImportExportMixin, Igny8ModelAdmin):
         """Allow deletion for superusers and developers"""
         return request.user.is_superuser or (hasattr(request.user, 'is_developer') and request.user.is_developer())
     
+    def delete_model(self, request, obj):
+        """Override delete to handle PROTECT relationship with Keywords"""
+        from igny8_core.business.planning.models import Keywords
+        # Soft-delete all Keywords referencing this SeedKeyword first
+        site_keywords = Keywords.objects.filter(seed_keyword=obj)
+        for kw in site_keywords:
+            kw.soft_delete(user=request.user, reason=f"Parent seed keyword '{obj.keyword}' deleted")
+        # Now we can safely delete the SeedKeyword
+        super().delete_model(request, obj)
+    
+    def delete_queryset(self, request, queryset):
+        """Override bulk delete to handle PROTECT relationship with Keywords"""
+        from igny8_core.business.planning.models import Keywords
+        for seed_keyword in queryset:
+            # Soft-delete all Keywords referencing this SeedKeyword first
+            site_keywords = Keywords.objects.filter(seed_keyword=seed_keyword)
+            for kw in site_keywords:
+                kw.soft_delete(user=request.user, reason=f"Parent seed keyword '{seed_keyword.keyword}' deleted")
+        # Now we can safely delete the SeedKeywords
+        queryset.delete()
+    
     def bulk_activate(self, request, queryset):
         updated = queryset.update(is_active=True)
         self.message_user(request, f'{updated} seed keyword(s) activated.', messages.SUCCESS)
@@ -1075,4 +1097,3 @@ class UserAdmin(ExportMixin, BaseUserAdmin, Igny8ModelAdmin):
             messages.INFO
         )
     bulk_send_password_reset.short_description = 'Send password reset email'
-
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/auth/migrations/0021_accounttrash_sectortrash_sitetrash.py b/backend/igny8_core/auth/migrations/0021_accounttrash_sectortrash_sitetrash.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..67610161
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/auth/migrations/0021_accounttrash_sectortrash_sitetrash.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.10 on 2026-01-12 13:36
+
+from django.db import migrations
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('igny8_core_auth', '0020_fix_historical_account'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='AccountTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Account (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Accounts (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('igny8_core_auth.account',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='SectorTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Sector (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Sectors (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('igny8_core_auth.sector',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='SiteTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Site (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Sites (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('igny8_core_auth.site',),
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/business/automation/views.py b/backend/igny8_core/business/automation/views.py
index 01f816a5..57cf3003 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/business/automation/views.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/business/automation/views.py
@@ -590,15 +590,25 @@ class AutomationViewSet(viewsets.ViewSet):
             # Get the run
             run = AutomationRun.objects.get(run_id=run_id, site=site)
             
-            # If not running, return None
-            if run.status != 'running':
+            # If not running or paused, return minimal state with updated credits
+            if run.status not in ('running', 'paused'):
                 return Response({'data': None})
             
             # Get current processing state
             service = AutomationService.from_run_id(run_id)
             state = service.get_current_processing_state()
             
-            return Response({'data': state})
+            # Refresh run to get latest total_credits_used
+            run.refresh_from_db()
+            
+            # Add updated credits info to response
+            response_data = {
+                'state': state,
+                'total_credits_used': run.total_credits_used,
+                'current_stage': run.current_stage,
+            }
+            
+            return Response({'data': response_data})
             
         except AutomationRun.DoesNotExist:
             return Response(
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/services/credit_service.py b/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/services/credit_service.py
index b6878604..8f5b7c6d 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/services/credit_service.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/services/credit_service.py
@@ -508,6 +508,53 @@ class CreditService:
         
         return account.credits
     
+    @staticmethod
+    @transaction.atomic
+    def reset_credits_for_renewal(account, new_amount, description, metadata=None):
+        """
+        Reset credits for subscription renewal (sets credits to new_amount instead of adding).
+        
+        This is used when a subscription renews - the credits are reset to the full
+        plan amount, not added to existing balance.
+        
+        Args:
+            account: Account instance
+            new_amount: Number of credits to set (plan's included_credits)
+            description: Description of the transaction
+            metadata: Optional metadata dict
+        
+        Returns:
+            int: New credit balance
+        """
+        old_balance = account.credits
+        account.credits = new_amount
+        account.save(update_fields=['credits'])
+        
+        # Calculate the change for the transaction record
+        change_amount = new_amount - old_balance
+        
+        # Create CreditTransaction - use 'subscription' type for renewal
+        CreditTransaction.objects.create(
+            account=account,
+            transaction_type='subscription',  # Uses 'Subscription Renewal' display
+            amount=change_amount,  # Can be positive or negative depending on usage
+            balance_after=account.credits,
+            description=description,
+            metadata={
+                **(metadata or {}),
+                'reset_from': old_balance,
+                'reset_to': new_amount,
+                'is_renewal_reset': True
+            }
+        )
+        
+        logger.info(
+            f"Credits reset for renewal: Account {account.id} - "
+            f"from {old_balance} to {new_amount} (change: {change_amount})"
+        )
+        
+        return account.credits
+    
     @staticmethod
     @transaction.atomic
     def deduct_credits_for_image(
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/views/stripe_views.py b/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/views/stripe_views.py
index cc06a847..1c66dd63 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/views/stripe_views.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/business/billing/views/stripe_views.py
@@ -720,12 +720,11 @@ def _handle_invoice_paid(invoice: dict):
         logger.info(f"Skipping initial invoice for subscription {subscription_id}")
         return
 
-    # Add monthly credits for renewal
+    # Reset credits for renewal (set to full plan amount, not add)
     if plan.included_credits and plan.included_credits > 0:
-        CreditService.add_credits(
+        CreditService.reset_credits_for_renewal(
             account=account,
-            amount=plan.included_credits,
-            transaction_type='subscription',
+            new_amount=plan.included_credits,
             description=f'Monthly renewal: {plan.name}',
             metadata={
                 'plan_id': str(plan.id),
@@ -734,7 +733,7 @@ def _handle_invoice_paid(invoice: dict):
         )
 
         logger.info(
-            f"Renewal credits added for account {account.id}: "
+            f"Renewal credits reset for account {account.id}: "
             f"plan={plan.name}, credits={plan.included_credits}"
         )
 
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/modules/billing/admin.py b/backend/igny8_core/modules/billing/admin.py
index 566c0b1d..8d65402f 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/modules/billing/admin.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/modules/billing/admin.py
@@ -284,8 +284,8 @@ class PaymentAdmin(ExportMixin, AccountAdminMixin, SimpleHistoryAdmin, Igny8Mode
                         account.status = 'active'
                         account.save()
                     
-                    # Add Credits (check if not already added)
-                    from igny8_core.business.billing.models import CreditTransaction
+                    # Add or Reset Credits (check if not already added)
+                    from igny8_core.business.billing.models import CreditTransaction, Invoice
                     existing_credit = CreditTransaction.objects.filter(
                         account=account,
                         metadata__payment_id=obj.id
@@ -294,32 +294,65 @@ class PaymentAdmin(ExportMixin, AccountAdminMixin, SimpleHistoryAdmin, Igny8Mode
                     if not existing_credit:
                         credits_to_add = 0
                         plan_name = ''
+                        is_renewal = False
                         
                         if subscription and subscription.plan:
                             credits_to_add = subscription.plan.included_credits
                             plan_name = subscription.plan.name
+                            # Check if this is a renewal (previous paid invoices exist)
+                            previous_paid = Invoice.objects.filter(
+                                subscription=subscription,
+                                status='paid'
+                            ).exclude(id=invoice.id if invoice else None).exists()
+                            is_renewal = previous_paid
                         elif account and account.plan:
                             credits_to_add = account.plan.included_credits
                             plan_name = account.plan.name
+                            # Check renewal by account history
+                            is_renewal = CreditTransaction.objects.filter(
+                                account=account,
+                                transaction_type='subscription'
+                            ).exists()
                         
                         if credits_to_add > 0:
-                            CreditService.add_credits(
-                                account=account,
-                                amount=credits_to_add,
-                                transaction_type='subscription',
-                                description=f'{plan_name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
-                                metadata={
-                                    'subscription_id': subscription.id if subscription else None,
-                                    'invoice_id': invoice.id,
-                                    'payment_id': obj.id,
-                                    'approved_by': request.user.email
-                                }
-                            )
-                            self.message_user(
-                                request, 
-                                f'✓ Payment approved: Account activated, {credits_to_add} credits added',
-                                level='SUCCESS'
-                            )
+                            if is_renewal:
+                                # Renewal: Reset credits to full plan amount
+                                CreditService.reset_credits_for_renewal(
+                                    account=account,
+                                    new_amount=credits_to_add,
+                                    description=f'{plan_name} Renewal - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                    metadata={
+                                        'subscription_id': subscription.id if subscription else None,
+                                        'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                        'payment_id': obj.id,
+                                        'approved_by': request.user.email,
+                                        'is_renewal': True
+                                    }
+                                )
+                                self.message_user(
+                                    request, 
+                                    f'✓ Renewal approved: Account activated, credits reset to {credits_to_add}',
+                                    level='SUCCESS'
+                                )
+                            else:
+                                # Initial: Add credits
+                                CreditService.add_credits(
+                                    account=account,
+                                    amount=credits_to_add,
+                                    transaction_type='subscription',
+                                    description=f'{plan_name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                    metadata={
+                                        'subscription_id': subscription.id if subscription else None,
+                                        'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                        'payment_id': obj.id,
+                                        'approved_by': request.user.email
+                                    }
+                                )
+                                self.message_user(
+                                    request, 
+                                    f'✓ Payment approved: Account activated, {credits_to_add} credits added',
+                                    level='SUCCESS'
+                                )
                     
             except Exception as e:
                 self.message_user(
@@ -377,37 +410,83 @@ class PaymentAdmin(ExportMixin, AccountAdminMixin, SimpleHistoryAdmin, Igny8Mode
                     account.status = 'active'
                     account.save()
                     
-                    # Add Credits
+                    # Add or Reset Credits based on whether this is a renewal
+                    # Check if there are previous paid invoices for this subscription (renewal)
+                    from igny8_core.business.billing.models import Invoice, CreditTransaction
+                    is_renewal = False
+                    if subscription:
+                        previous_paid_invoices = Invoice.objects.filter(
+                            subscription=subscription,
+                            status='paid'
+                        ).exclude(id=invoice.id).exists()
+                        is_renewal = previous_paid_invoices
+                    
                     credits_added = 0
                     if subscription and subscription.plan and subscription.plan.included_credits > 0:
                         credits_added = subscription.plan.included_credits
-                        CreditService.add_credits(
-                            account=account,
-                            amount=credits_added,
-                            transaction_type='subscription',
-                            description=f'{subscription.plan.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
-                            metadata={
-                                'subscription_id': subscription.id,
-                                'invoice_id': invoice.id,
-                                'payment_id': payment.id,
-                                'approved_by': request.user.email
-                            }
-                        )
+                        if is_renewal:
+                            # Renewal: Reset credits to full plan amount
+                            CreditService.reset_credits_for_renewal(
+                                account=account,
+                                new_amount=credits_added,
+                                description=f'{subscription.plan.name} Renewal - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                metadata={
+                                    'subscription_id': subscription.id,
+                                    'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                    'payment_id': payment.id,
+                                    'approved_by': request.user.email,
+                                    'is_renewal': True
+                                }
+                            )
+                        else:
+                            # Initial subscription: Add credits
+                            CreditService.add_credits(
+                                account=account,
+                                amount=credits_added,
+                                transaction_type='subscription',
+                                description=f'{subscription.plan.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                metadata={
+                                    'subscription_id': subscription.id,
+                                    'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                    'payment_id': payment.id,
+                                    'approved_by': request.user.email
+                                }
+                            )
                     elif account and account.plan and account.plan.included_credits > 0:
                         credits_added = account.plan.included_credits
-                        CreditService.add_credits(
+                        # Check renewal by looking at account credit transactions
+                        previous_subscriptions = CreditTransaction.objects.filter(
                             account=account,
-                            amount=credits_added,
-                            transaction_type='subscription',
-                            description=f'{account.plan.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
-                            metadata={
-                                'invoice_id': invoice.id,
-                                'payment_id': payment.id,
-                                'approved_by': request.user.email
-                            }
-                        )
+                            transaction_type='subscription'
+                        ).exists()
+                        if previous_subscriptions:
+                            # Renewal: Reset credits
+                            CreditService.reset_credits_for_renewal(
+                                account=account,
+                                new_amount=credits_added,
+                                description=f'{account.plan.name} Renewal - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                metadata={
+                                    'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                    'payment_id': payment.id,
+                                    'approved_by': request.user.email,
+                                    'is_renewal': True
+                                }
+                            )
+                        else:
+                            CreditService.add_credits(
+                                account=account,
+                                amount=credits_added,
+                                transaction_type='subscription',
+                                description=f'{account.plan.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number}',
+                                metadata={
+                                    'invoice_id': invoice.id,
+                                    'payment_id': payment.id,
+                                    'approved_by': request.user.email
+                                }
+                            )
                     
-                    successful.append(f'Payment #{payment.id} - {account.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number} - {credits_added} credits')
+                    renewal_label = ' (renewal reset)' if is_renewal or (account.plan and CreditTransaction.objects.filter(account=account, transaction_type='subscription').count() > 0) else ''
+                    successful.append(f'Payment #{payment.id} - {account.name} - Invoice {invoice.invoice_number} - {credits_added} credits{renewal_label}')
                     
             except Exception as e:
                 errors.append(f'Payment #{payment.id}: {str(e)}')
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/modules/planner/migrations/0009_clusterstrash_contentideastrash_keywordstrash.py b/backend/igny8_core/modules/planner/migrations/0009_clusterstrash_contentideastrash_keywordstrash.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..e94622bf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/modules/planner/migrations/0009_clusterstrash_contentideastrash_keywordstrash.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.10 on 2026-01-12 13:36
+
+from django.db import migrations
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('planner', '0008_soft_delete'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='ClustersTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Cluster (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Clusters (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('planner.clusters',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='ContentIdeasTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Content Idea (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Content Ideas (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('planner.contentideas',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='KeywordsTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Keyword (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Keywords (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('planner.keywords',),
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/modules/system/migrations/0025_delete_accountintegrationoverride.py b/backend/igny8_core/modules/system/migrations/0025_delete_accountintegrationoverride.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..ba61d1a3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/modules/system/migrations/0025_delete_accountintegrationoverride.py
@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.10 on 2026-01-12 13:36
+
+from django.db import migrations
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('system', '0024_alter_systemaisettings_default_quality_tier_and_more'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.DeleteModel(
+            name='AccountIntegrationOverride',
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/modules/writer/migrations/0017_contenttrash_imagestrash_taskstrash.py b/backend/igny8_core/modules/writer/migrations/0017_contenttrash_imagestrash_taskstrash.py
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..f651d266
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/modules/writer/migrations/0017_contenttrash_imagestrash_taskstrash.py
@@ -0,0 +1,52 @@
+# Generated by Django 5.2.10 on 2026-01-12 13:36
+
+from django.db import migrations
+
+
+class Migration(migrations.Migration):
+
+    dependencies = [
+        ('writer', '0016_images_unique_position_constraint'),
+    ]
+
+    operations = [
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='ContentTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Content (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Content (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('writer.content',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='ImagesTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Image (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Images (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('writer.images',),
+        ),
+        migrations.CreateModel(
+            name='TasksTrash',
+            fields=[
+            ],
+            options={
+                'verbose_name': 'Task (Trash)',
+                'verbose_name_plural': 'Tasks (Trash)',
+                'proxy': True,
+                'indexes': [],
+                'constraints': [],
+            },
+            bases=('writer.tasks',),
+        ),
+    ]
diff --git a/backend/igny8_core/settings.py b/backend/igny8_core/settings.py
index e774cab0..3d51aea8 100644
--- a/backend/igny8_core/settings.py
+++ b/backend/igny8_core/settings.py
@@ -838,6 +838,23 @@ UNFOLD = {
                     {"title": "Seed Keywords", "icon": "eco", "link": lambda request: "/admin/igny8_core_auth/seedkeyword/"},
                 ],
             },
+            # Trash (Soft-Deleted Records)
+            {
+                "title": "Trash",
+                "icon": "delete",
+                "collapsible": True,
+                "items": [
+                    {"title": "Accounts (Trash)", "icon": "business", "link": lambda request: "/admin/igny8_core_auth/accounttrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Sites (Trash)", "icon": "language", "link": lambda request: "/admin/igny8_core_auth/sitetrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Sectors (Trash)", "icon": "category", "link": lambda request: "/admin/igny8_core_auth/sectortrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Content (Trash)", "icon": "description", "link": lambda request: "/admin/writer/contenttrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Tasks (Trash)", "icon": "task_alt", "link": lambda request: "/admin/writer/taskstrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Keywords (Trash)", "icon": "key", "link": lambda request: "/admin/planner/keywordstrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Clusters (Trash)", "icon": "hub", "link": lambda request: "/admin/planner/clusterstrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Images (Trash)", "icon": "image", "link": lambda request: "/admin/writer/imagestrash/"},
+                    {"title": "Content Ideas (Trash)", "icon": "lightbulb", "link": lambda request: "/admin/planner/contentideastrash/"},
+                ],
+            },
             # Logs & Monitoring
             {
                 "title": "Logs & Monitoring",
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Automation/CurrentProcessingCardV2.tsx b/frontend/src/components/Automation/CurrentProcessingCardV2.tsx
index d6614eed..423efab0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Automation/CurrentProcessingCardV2.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Automation/CurrentProcessingCardV2.tsx
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
  * Clean UI without cluttered "Currently Processing" and "Up Next" sections
  */
 import React, { useEffect, useState } from 'react';
-import { automationService, ProcessingState, AutomationRun, PipelineStage } from '../../services/automationService';
+import { automationService, ProcessingState, AutomationRun, PipelineStage, CurrentProcessingResponse } from '../../services/automationService';
 import { useToast } from '../ui/toast/ToastContainer';
 import Button from '../ui/button/Button';
 import IconButton from '../ui/button/IconButton';
@@ -98,6 +98,7 @@ const CurrentProcessingCard: React.FC<CurrentProcessingCardProps> = ({
   pipelineOverview,
 }) => {
   const [processingState, setProcessingState] = useState<ProcessingState | null>(null);
+  const [totalCreditsUsed, setTotalCreditsUsed] = useState<number>(currentRun.total_credits_used);
   const [isPausing, setIsPausing] = useState(false);
   const [isResuming, setIsResuming] = useState(false);
   const [isCancelling, setIsCancelling] = useState(false);
@@ -110,12 +111,21 @@ const CurrentProcessingCard: React.FC<CurrentProcessingCardProps> = ({
 
     const fetchState = async () => {
       try {
-        const state = await automationService.getCurrentProcessing(siteId, runId);
+        const response = await automationService.getCurrentProcessing(siteId, runId);
         if (!isMounted) return;
-        setProcessingState(state);
+        
+        if (response) {
+          // Update processing state from nested state object
+          setProcessingState(response.state);
+          
+          // Update credits from the response
+          if (response.total_credits_used !== undefined) {
+            setTotalCreditsUsed(response.total_credits_used);
+          }
+        }
         
         // If stage completed, trigger update
-        if (state && state.processed_items >= state.total_items && state.total_items > 0) {
+        if (response?.state && response.state.processed_items >= response.state.total_items && response.state.total_items > 0) {
           onUpdate();
         }
       } catch (err) {
@@ -323,7 +333,7 @@ const CurrentProcessingCard: React.FC<CurrentProcessingCardProps> = ({
               <BoltIcon className="w-4 h-4 text-warning-500" />
               <span className="text-xs font-medium text-gray-500 uppercase">Credits</span>
             </div>
-            <span className="text-base font-bold text-warning-600">{currentRun.total_credits_used}</span>
+            <span className="text-base font-bold text-warning-600">{totalCreditsUsed}</span>
           </div>
           
           <div className="bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 rounded-xl px-3 py-2.5 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700 flex items-center justify-between">
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/common/SiteCard.tsx b/frontend/src/components/common/SiteCard.tsx
index 2c0f8071..3c6311d9 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/common/SiteCard.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/common/SiteCard.tsx
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ import Badge from '../ui/badge/Badge';
 import SiteSetupChecklist from '../sites/SiteSetupChecklist';
 import SiteTypeBadge from '../sites/SiteTypeBadge';
 import { Site } from '../../services/api';
-import { BoxCubeIcon as SettingsIcon, EyeIcon, FileIcon } from '../../icons';
+import { BoxCubeIcon as SettingsIcon, EyeIcon, FileIcon, TrashBinIcon } from '../../icons';
 
 interface SiteCardProps {
   site: Site;
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ interface SiteCardProps {
   onToggle: (siteId: number, enabled: boolean) => void;
   onSettings: (site: Site) => void;
   onDetails: (site: Site) => void;
+  onDelete?: (site: Site) => void;
   isToggling?: boolean;
 }
 
@@ -22,6 +23,7 @@ export default function SiteCard({
   onToggle,
   onSettings,
   onDetails,
+  onDelete,
   isToggling = false,
 }: SiteCardProps) {
   const handleToggle = (enabled: boolean) => {
@@ -126,6 +128,16 @@ export default function SiteCard({
           >
             Settings
           </Button>
+          {onDelete && (
+            <Button
+              variant="outline"
+              tone="destructive"
+              size="sm"
+              onClick={() => onDelete(site)}
+              startIcon={<TrashBinIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+              title="Delete site"
+            />
+          )}
         </div>
       </div>
     </article>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/dashboard/AIOperationsWidget.tsx b/frontend/src/components/dashboard/AIOperationsWidget.tsx
index 4ce16b20..a4a06cd6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/dashboard/AIOperationsWidget.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/dashboard/AIOperationsWidget.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export interface AIOperation {
 }
 
 export interface AIOperationsData {
-  period: '7d' | '30d' | '90d';
+  period: 'today' | '7d' | '30d' | '90d';
   operations: AIOperation[];
   totals: {
     count: number;
@@ -32,7 +32,7 @@ export interface AIOperationsData {
 
 interface AIOperationsWidgetProps {
   data: AIOperationsData;
-  onPeriodChange?: (period: '7d' | '30d' | '90d') => void;
+  onPeriodChange?: (period: 'today' | '7d' | '30d' | '90d') => void;
   loading?: boolean;
 }
 
@@ -54,6 +54,7 @@ const operationConfig: Record<string, { label: string; icon: typeof GroupIcon; g
 const defaultConfig = { label: 'Other', icon: BoltIcon, gradient: 'from-gray-500 to-gray-600' };
 
 const periods = [
+  { value: 'today', label: 'Today' },
   { value: '7d', label: '7 days' },
   { value: '30d', label: '30 days' },
   { value: '90d', label: '90 days' },
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard/Home.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard/Home.tsx
index 913e40b1..836be0b4 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard/Home.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Dashboard/Home.tsx
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ export default function Home() {
   const [sites, setSites] = useState<Site[]>([]);
   const [sitesLoading, setSitesLoading] = useState(true);
   const [siteFilter, setSiteFilter] = useState<'all' | number>('all');
-  const [aiPeriod, setAIPeriod] = useState<'7d' | '30d' | '90d'>('7d');
+  const [aiPeriod, setAIPeriod] = useState<'today' | '7d' | '30d' | '90d'>('7d');
   const [showAddSite, setShowAddSite] = useState(false);
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
   const [subscription, setSubscription] = useState<Subscription | null>(null);
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ export default function Home() {
       setLoading(true);
       
       const siteId = siteFilter === 'all' ? undefined : siteFilter;
-      const periodDays = aiPeriod === '7d' ? 7 : aiPeriod === '30d' ? 30 : 90;
+      const periodDays = aiPeriod === 'today' ? 1 : aiPeriod === '7d' ? 7 : aiPeriod === '30d' ? 30 : 90;
 
       // Fetch real dashboard stats from API
       const stats = await getDashboardStats({ 
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Settings/Sites.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Settings/Sites.tsx
index 59c54181..286a0bef 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Settings/Sites.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Settings/Sites.tsx
@@ -423,6 +423,7 @@ export default function Sites() {
                 onToggle={handleToggle}
                 onSettings={handleSettings}
                 onDetails={handleDetails}
+                onDelete={handleDeleteSite}
                 isToggling={togglingSiteId === site.id}
               />
             ))}
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Sites/Dashboard.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Sites/Dashboard.tsx
index c1bea801..d0afd4f6 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Sites/Dashboard.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Sites/Dashboard.tsx
@@ -85,9 +85,9 @@ export default function SiteDashboard() {
   });
   const [operations, setOperations] = useState<OperationStat[]>([]);
   const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
-  const [aiPeriod, setAiPeriod] = useState<'7d' | '30d' | '90d'>('7d');
+  const [aiPeriod, setAiPeriod] = useState<'today' | '7d' | '30d' | '90d'>('7d');
 
-  const handlePeriodChange = (period: '7d' | '30d' | '90d') => {
+  const handlePeriodChange = (period: 'today' | '7d' | '30d' | '90d') => {
     setAiPeriod(period);
   };
 
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ export default function SiteDashboard() {
 
         // Load operation stats from real API data
         try {
-          const periodDays = aiPeriod === '7d' ? 7 : aiPeriod === '30d' ? 30 : 90;
+          const periodDays = aiPeriod === 'today' ? 1 : aiPeriod === '7d' ? 7 : aiPeriod === '30d' ? 30 : 90;
           const stats = await getDashboardStats({ site_id: Number(currentSiteId), days: periodDays });
           
           // Map operation types from API to display types
diff --git a/frontend/src/services/automationService.ts b/frontend/src/services/automationService.ts
index cd23c246..508bc655 100644
--- a/frontend/src/services/automationService.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/services/automationService.ts
@@ -78,6 +78,12 @@ export interface ProcessingState {
   remaining_count: number;
 }
 
+export interface CurrentProcessingResponse {
+  state: ProcessingState | null;
+  total_credits_used: number;
+  current_stage: number;
+}
+
 // NEW: Types for unified run_progress endpoint
 export interface StageProgress {
   number: number;
@@ -257,11 +263,12 @@ export const automationService = {
 
   /**
    * Get current processing state for active automation run
+   * Returns state with total_credits_used for real-time credits tracking
    */
   getCurrentProcessing: async (
     siteId: number,
     runId: string
-  ): Promise<ProcessingState | null> => {
+  ): Promise<CurrentProcessingResponse | null> => {
     const response = await fetchAPI(
       buildUrl('/current_processing/', { site_id: siteId, run_id: runId })
     );
diff --git a/frontend/src/templates/ContentViewTemplate.tsx b/frontend/src/templates/ContentViewTemplate.tsx
index 01d12e1b..c576f8d3 100644
--- a/frontend/src/templates/ContentViewTemplate.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/templates/ContentViewTemplate.tsx
@@ -1068,47 +1068,94 @@ export default function ContentViewTemplate({ content, loading, onBack }: Conten
           {/* Action Buttons - Conditional based on status */}
           {content.status && (
             <div className="px-8 py-6 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-gray-900/30 border-b border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
-              <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
-                {/* Draft status: Show Edit Content + Generate Images */}
-                {content.status.toLowerCase() === 'draft' && (
-                  <>
-                    <Button
-                      variant="primary"
-                      onClick={() => navigate(`/sites/${content.site_id}/posts/${content.id}/edit`)}
-                      startIcon={<PencilIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-                    >
-                      Edit Content
-                    </Button>
-                    <Button
-                      variant="primary"
-                      tone="brand"
-                      onClick={() => navigate(`/writer/images?contentId=${content.id}`)}
-                      startIcon={<ImageIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-                    >
-                      Generate Images
-                    </Button>
-                  </>
-                )}
+              <div className="flex items-center justify-between flex-wrap gap-4">
+                <div className="flex items-center gap-4">
+                  {/* Draft status: Show Edit Content + Generate Images */}
+                  {content.status.toLowerCase() === 'draft' && (
+                    <>
+                      <Button
+                        variant="primary"
+                        onClick={() => navigate(`/sites/${content.site_id}/posts/${content.id}/edit`)}
+                        startIcon={<PencilIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+                      >
+                        Edit Content
+                      </Button>
+                      <Button
+                        variant="primary"
+                        tone="brand"
+                        onClick={() => navigate(`/writer/images?contentId=${content.id}`)}
+                        startIcon={<ImageIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+                      >
+                        Generate Images
+                      </Button>
+                    </>
+                  )}
+                  
+                  {/* Review status: Show Edit Content + Publish */}
+                  {content.status.toLowerCase() === 'review' && (
+                    <>
+                      <Button
+                        variant="primary"
+                        onClick={() => navigate(`/sites/${content.site_id}/posts/${content.id}/edit`)}
+                        startIcon={<PencilIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+                      >
+                        Edit Content
+                      </Button>
+                      <Button
+                        variant="primary"
+                        tone="brand"
+                        onClick={() => navigate(`/writer/published?contentId=${content.id}&action=publish`)}
+                        startIcon={<BoltIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
+                      >
+                        Publish
+                      </Button>
+                    </>
+                  )}
+                </div>
                 
-                {/* Review status: Show Edit Content + Publish */}
-                {content.status.toLowerCase() === 'review' && (
-                  <>
-                    <Button
-                      variant="primary"
-                      onClick={() => navigate(`/sites/${content.site_id}/posts/${content.id}/edit`)}
-                      startIcon={<PencilIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-                    >
-                      Edit Content
-                    </Button>
-                    <Button
-                      variant="primary"
-                      tone="brand"
-                      onClick={() => navigate(`/writer/published?contentId=${content.id}&action=publish`)}
-                      startIcon={<BoltIcon className="w-4 h-4" />}
-                    >
-                      Publish
-                    </Button>
-                  </>
+                {/* Publishing Status Display */}
+                {content.site_status && (
+                  <div className="flex items-center gap-3 px-4 py-2 rounded-lg bg-white dark:bg-gray-800 border border-gray-200 dark:border-gray-700">
+                    <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+                      {content.site_status === 'published' && (
+                        <CheckCircleIcon className="w-5 h-5 text-success-500" />
+                      )}
+                      {content.site_status === 'scheduled' && (
+                        <ClockIcon className="w-5 h-5 text-brand-500" />
+                      )}
+                      {content.site_status === 'publishing' && (
+                        <ClockIcon className="w-5 h-5 text-warning-500 animate-pulse" />
+                      )}
+                      {content.site_status === 'failed' && (
+                        <XCircleIcon className="w-5 h-5 text-error-500" />
+                      )}
+                      {content.site_status === 'not_published' && (
+                        <FileTextIcon className="w-5 h-5 text-gray-400" />
+                      )}
+                      <span className="text-sm font-medium text-gray-700 dark:text-gray-300">
+                        {content.site_status === 'not_published' && 'Not Published'}
+                        {content.site_status === 'scheduled' && 'Scheduled'}
+                        {content.site_status === 'publishing' && 'Publishing...'}
+                        {content.site_status === 'published' && 'Published'}
+                        {content.site_status === 'failed' && 'Failed'}
+                      </span>
+                    </div>
+                    {content.scheduled_publish_at && content.site_status === 'scheduled' && (
+                      <span className="text-sm text-gray-500 dark:text-gray-400">
+                        {formatDate(content.scheduled_publish_at)}
+                      </span>
+                    )}
+                    {content.external_url && content.site_status === 'published' && (
+                      <a
+                        href={content.external_url}
+                        target="_blank"
+                        rel="noopener noreferrer"
+                        className="text-sm text-brand-600 hover:text-brand-700 dark:text-brand-400"
+                      >
+                        View on site →
+                      </a>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
                 )}
               </div>
             </div>