Shipped Phase 4: Seamless UX Upgrades for JewelViz

Hey Indie Hackers! 👋
I am building JewelViz (jewelviz.com), an AI-powered virtual photoshoot platform designed specifically to help Indian jewellers create premium cultural model photoshoots instantly without expensive studios or photographers.
Today, I just shipped Phase 4 focusing heavily on core user experience (UX), retention, and viral loops. Here is exactly what went live:
🛠️ What’s New in Phase 4:
3-Step Onboarding Checklist: A clean dashboard progress card (Upload ➔ Generate ➔ Download) that guides new users through their first AI generation and automatically hides once completed.
Smart Credit Alerts: Added automated amber and red warning banners in the studio area to alert users when credits drop below 10 or hit 0, complete with a clear "Buy Credits" CTA.
Empty Gallery Hero CTA: To inspire first-time users, the empty gallery now features a beautiful hero layout showcasing 4 premium AI jewelry examples alongside a primary "Create your first showcase" button.
Instant Post-Generation Share Prompt: The moment an AI photoshoot finishes on the detail page, users now get 1-click quick action buttons to download HD, copy the link, or share directly to WhatsApp and Instagram with pre-filled captions.

🔮 What's Next?
I intentionally skipped the referral system for a dedicated upcoming sprint to ensure the database architecture (referrals table + triggers) is completely bulletproof.
I’d love to get your feedback on the new workflow! Check out the live platform here: jewelviz.com

AI Jewelry Photoshoot, Indian Jewelry E-commerce, Virtual Studio for Jewellers, Jewelry Marketing Automation, AI Product Photography.