Product Updates

Changelog

All the latest updates, improvements, and fixes to Inkfluence AI. We ship new features regularly to help you create better books faster.

February 7, 2026

v2.0.0

New Features

  • - Full Astro static HTML migration for all hub pages: /tools, /features, /compare, /use-cases, /resources, /roadmap, /changelog, /help
  • - Deep editorial content expansion on 5 highest-traffic landing pages with 2000+ word SEO content
  • - 24 persona pages with rich seoContent editorial sections and internal linking
  • - 73 blog posts migrated to static Astro with full structured data

Improvements

  • - Hub pages now load as static HTML instead of client-side React SPA for faster performance and better SEO
  • - All em dash and en dash characters replaced with standard dashes for consistent typography
  • - Internal links now use standard anchor tags instead of React Router for reliable navigation
  • - Structured data (JSON-LD) on all hub pages for better search engine understanding

December 22, 2025

v1.5.3

New Features

  • - New Dashboard Tools section with Cover Designer + Audiobook shortcuts and project selector
  • - Quick Start now auto-routes into StartFlow V2 generation (AI picks category + chapter count)

Improvements

  • - Dashboard hero now correctly adapts to light/dark theme (no stuck dark styling in light mode)
  • - Quick Start placeholder examples now cycle to reduce blank-page friction
  • - Quick actions layout tightened for desktop (4-up grid)
  • - Tool cards redesigned with richer banner-style imagery and clearer affordances
  • - Signed-out Quick Start triggers the auth gate instead of showing an irrelevant error
  • - Quick Start draft persists through sign-in so typed prompts are not lost
  • - Auth gate "Your Book Is Ready to Generate" dialog polished to match the main sign-in modal styling
  • - Audiobook modal on Dashboard widened on desktop to reduce scrolling

Bug Fixes

  • - Fixed Cover Designer sometimes opening the wrong/stale project after switching project selection
  • - Fixed plan/quota UI in the Dashboard hero (hide when signed out; improve light-mode contrast)
  • - Fixed StartFlow V2 resume timing so Quick Start lands in "Generating" instead of resetting to category selection

December 11, 2025

v1.5.2

New Features

  • - Desktop Export Dialog redesign - new 3-column layout with expanded feature lists

Improvements

  • - AI Writer sidebar now auto-collapses when sending content to the editor
  • - Export dialog cards now show detailed format capabilities on desktop

Bug Fixes

  • - Fixed subtitle colors in Preview Dialog not respecting brand colors in dark mode
  • - Fixed dark mode text visibility issues in Preview Dialog

December 9, 2025

v1.5.1

Improvements

  • - Preview generator now writes about your actual topic instead of generic content
  • - Dashboard performance optimized - limited to 9 most recent projects for faster loading
  • - Pricing page CTA now links to /try-free instead of landing page
  • - Navigation links now show pointer cursor on hover for better UX
  • - TryFreePage styling cleaned up - replaced gradients with solid purple-600
  • - Shortened CTA copy on TryFreePage for better mobile readability
  • - Added GPT-4.1 model info to Creator and Premium pricing tiers

Bug Fixes

  • - Fixed preview generator writing about "Inkfluence AI" regardless of user input
  • - Fixed dark mode sharp corners on sidebar buttons

December 8, 2025

v1.5.0

New Features

  • - Three new SEO blog posts with narrative depth: How to Write an Ebook 2025, Best Ebook Niches 2025, Free AI Audiobook Generators Comparison
  • - New Tools hub page (/tools) with dedicated landing pages for each product feature
  • - AI Ebook Generator tool page with comprehensive feature breakdown
  • - AI Audiobook Generator tool page highlighting voice options and workflow
  • - Lead Magnet Generator, Free Ebook Creator, and PDF Ebook Maker tool pages
  • - Ebook Creation Hub (/ebook-creation-hub) as central resource destination

Improvements

  • - Pricing page messaging updated - more inclusive language for broader audience
  • - Plan taglines changed: "Try the full workflow", "Best for most ebooks", "For power users & agencies"
  • - Hero headline updated from "serious creators" to "grows with you"
  • - FAQ rewritten to emphasize most users choose Creator plan
  • - Internal linking added across older blog posts to new content
  • - README updated for public repo - SEO optimized with backlinks
  • - Proprietary license replaces MIT license for code protection

December 5, 2025

v1.4.2

New Features

  • - Resources hub page (/resources) consolidating all educational content
  • - New blog: Turn Lecture Notes Into Study Guides with AI - comprehensive student guide
  • - New blog: How Ebooks Are Ranked (SEO Deep Dive) - 5000+ word authority piece

Improvements

  • - Navigation restructured with Resources dropdown menu
  • - Blog posts enhanced with rich internal linking structure
  • - Cover designer stock photos expanded with education category

December 2, 2025

v1.4.1

Improvements

  • - Preview line-height matches export (1.6)
  • - Cover author field now optional
  • - Education stock photos for study guides
  • - Space-themed abstract cover images

Bug Fixes

  • - Cover author type consistency (authorName to author)

December 1, 2025

v1.4.0

New Features

  • - Complete Ebook Creation Guide pillar page (/ebook-creation-guide) - 5000+ word SEO authority hub
  • - Pillar page includes FAQ section, social proof testimonial, mid-page CTAs for conversions
  • - Strategic internal linking to 20+ blog posts and product pages for topic clustering
  • - "More Resources" strip for improved time-on-page and navigation
  • - New blog: "How to Create an Ebook for Your Business (2025 Workflow)" with comprehensive FAQ

Improvements

  • - Mobile menu now scrollable - content accessible when dropdowns expand
  • - What Is Inkfluence AI page styling upgraded to match modern SaaS design
  • - Hero sections enhanced with trust anchors and gradient backgrounds
  • - Footer updated to use actual logo image instead of icon
  • - Fixed incorrect domain links (inkfluence.ai to inkfluenceai.com)
  • - Resources dropdown now includes Ebook Creation Guide pillar page
  • - All blog publish dates now include timezone offset to prevent display issues

Bug Fixes

  • - Mobile menu scroll issue resolved with proper flex layout and overflow handling
  • - CardContent JSX closing tag fixed in WhatIsInkfluencePage
  • - SEO canonical prop renamed to canonicalUrl for consistency

November 26, 2025

v1.3.2

Improvements

  • - Comprehensive internal linking structure added across all 21 use case pages
  • - Hub-and-spoke architecture linking all use case pages to /use-cases
  • - Strategic cross-linking between related use cases for improved navigation
  • - SEO improvements with topical authority clusters (Content Creators, Professional Services, Business, Creator Economy)
  • - Enhanced user journey with contextual related page suggestions

November 25, 2025

v1.3.1

Improvements

  • - Use case page copy optimization based on expert feedback (9.5/10 quality benchmark)
  • - Enhanced hero subheadlines with emotional hooks and industry-specific examples
  • - Strengthened pain point descriptions with immediate consequence framing
  • - Improved CTA copy with outcome-driven, aspirational language
  • - All 21 use case pages updated to match proven conversion patterns

Bug Fixes

  • - Removed all em dash characters from use case pages for better readability
  • - Fixed typography consistency across all landing pages

November 24, 2025

v1.3.0

New Features

  • - Created 12 new specialized use case pages (Phase 3 expansion)
  • - Non-Fiction Authors, Therapists, Career Coaches, HR Teams, YouTubers, Podcasters, Nonprofits, Etsy Sellers, Coaches, Entrepreneurs, Spiritual Coaches, Fiction Authors pages

Improvements

  • - Use Cases hub page redesigned with categorized grid layout
  • - Navigation menu reorganized with Use Cases dropdown (21 pages total)
  • - SEO optimization across all use case landing pages
  • - Consistent page structure with pain points, features, and workflows

November 19, 2025

v1.2.0

New Features

  • - Guided start wizard streamlined into four clear steps (Book type, Idea, Details, Magic)
  • - Category-aware detail tips and goal selection merged into a single adaptive details page

Improvements

  • - Added example "quick tap" chips beneath every freeform prompt so creators never face a blank field
  • - Voice capture UI is more compact, clearly optional, and uses a gentle pulse animation
  • - Each wizard step now includes a subtle "Back to dashboard" breadcrumb for easy exits
  • - Removed redundant "Use transcript" action - transcripts now auto-fill the description as soon as recording stops

November 18, 2025

v1.1.0

New Features

  • - Random cover button in the project preview sidebar for instant inspiration
  • - Playful "ghostwriter" toast when long-running chapter jobs head to the background queue

Improvements

  • - AI generation API now receives explicit structure-block instructions so every selected section renders in order
  • - Preview and export pipelines strip duplicate chapter headings for cleaner PDFs, EPUBs, and DOCX files

Bug Fixes

  • - Dark mode queue card now meets contrast standards for the "Your chapters are in line" notice
  • - Resolved duplicate chapter blocks that occasionally appeared in preview/export outputs

November 14, 2025

v1.0.1

Improvements

  • - Comprehensive analytics tracking added across user journey
  • - Landing page mobile UX optimization - maximized content area
  • - Cookie banner redesigned to compact bottom-right toast
  • - Help page infinite loop fix with proper memoization

Bug Fixes

  • - Cookie policy route added (/cookie-policy)
  • - Mobile landing page generator now uses 85-90% of viewport width
  • - Help Center rendering performance optimized

November 10, 2025

v1.0.0

New Features

  • - Official public launch on Product Hunt
  • - Pencil icon to edit book titles from editor page
  • - Social media links in footer (YouTube, X/Twitter, Instagram)
  • - Changelog page with full product history

Improvements

  • - Homepage video player optimized to better size
  • - Social sharing images updated (Open Graph and Twitter Cards)
  • - Enhanced SEO with social media integration

November 9, 2025

v0.9.5

New Features

  • - Public roadmap page at /roadmap
  • - Product dropdown menu in navigation
  • - Help center with 9 comprehensive tutorials
  • - Back to top button for easier navigation

Improvements

  • - Mobile menu includes Product dropdown
  • - Complete blog content rewrite (removed generic content)

November 5, 2025

v0.9.0

New Features

  • - Audiobook rename with inline editing
  • - Keyboard shortcuts (Enter to save, Esc to cancel)
  • - Product health metrics tracking

Improvements

  • - Help Center redesign with categories
  • - Real-time Firestore sync for audiobooks

October 30, 2025

v0.8.0

New Features

  • - AI Book Generator wizard (4-step flow)
  • - Multi-format export (PDF, EPUB, DOCX)
  • - Professional cover designer (150+ images)
  • - AI audiobook generation (6 voices)
  • - Free preview generator (/try-free)

Improvements

  • - Complete navigation overhaul
  • - Writing analytics dashboard
  • - Template and snippets library
  • - Mobile-responsive PDF export

October 15, 2025

v0.7.0

New Features

  • - Animated gradient mesh hero
  • - Audiobook auto-split with chapter merging
  • - Gender filter for voice selection
  • - Free voice previews

Improvements

  • - Landing page audiobook feature showcase
  • - Streamlined audiobook UI

Bug Fixes

  • - Audiobook splitting and merging issues
  • - Transparent cover uploads
  • - Mobile hero layout shift

September 30, 2025

v0.6.0

New Features

  • - Audiobook generation foundation
  • - Cover designer with stock images
  • - Brand customization tools

Improvements

  • - Consolidated AI endpoints (Vercel optimization)
  • - Clickable chapter navigation in preview
  • - New logo and favicon

Bug Fixes

  • - HTML formatting in preview and export
  • - Upload button visibility across themes

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