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What is PhotoAI? 🤔

PhotoAI is a startup that uses AI to create photos, it can save time and money by conducting an AI-powered photo shoot from your laptop or phone, eliminating the need for expensive photographers.

Things I Like 👍

Before we go roast the startup, let's take a look at some of the things I like about PhotoAI:

Very easy to use.

PhotoAI creates photos very fast

Good brand name and logo.

PhotoAI Website Screenshot

First Impression 😎

There isn't really a first impression, I knew PhotoAI back when it was in beta and you had to send in your photos and everything was done manually. It has gotten a lot better.

"It's special that someone build this alone when AI was still in its infancy."

Technical Roast 💻

While PhotoAI presents a polished front-end, there are several technical issues that need to be addressed to improve the overall user experience and security.

Security

  • DNSSEC
  • Security.txt
  • IPV6 support
  • HSTS (HTTP Strict Transport Security)

SEO

  • Good SEO rankings (but lot oppertunities for photoshoot keyword optimization)
  • Some photos are missing alt tags
  • Mobile-friendly design
  • Open Graph tags

Performance

  • Good initial load time
  • Image lazy-loading
  • Minified CSS and JS
  • CDN Caching

Roasting the Website 🌐

PhotoAI's website has a lot of potential, but there are several areas where it could be improved. Below, you can see a comparison between the initial state and the enhanced state after optimizations.

Above the Fold

Before Screenshot

Current Website

The website gives a busy appearance which can be overwhelming for some visitors.

After Screenshot

Website with changes

Replaced the 🔥 with a👋 goodbye web emoji.
Moved the #1 AI photo app under the signup box.
Gave the text more space..
Removed the New label and added a Signup/Login title.
Changed the by Levelsio footer background color to gray instead of white.e.

Make the detailed images example interactive:

Before Screenshot

Detail images

Not bad, but think better with a slideshow..

After Screenshot

Detail images as a slideshow

Made the images interactive with a slideshow.

Header Menu

The header is clean, which is great. It also has all important links, and the logo is pretty fun because it keeps moving.

Before Screenshot

Because the header has no shadow, sometimes when scrolling the text is not always clear to read.

After Screenshot

If you add a shadow, the menu links are always visible.

Frequently asked questions with Borders:

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The F.A.Q sections appear to be floating because there are no borders.

After Screenshot

Add borders so that they become sections.

Pricing Plans:

Overall, the pricing page looks good and it is very clear what you get. But there are some improvements that can be made.

Before Screenshot

Overall, a good pricing table.

After Screenshot

Centered the pricing header

Moved the (most popular) badge to save space.

Separated the first 2 features from the overall features using a simple HR line.

Hover Subscribe button: added shadow so it is more visible.

Improved the text of the Monthly/Yearly buttons.

Roasting the Product 💡

PhotoAI's core product - the AI photo enhancement tool - has shown impressive capabilities, but it also has some room for improvement. Let's dive into a before and after comparison of the product's performance.

First thing you see when you login:

Before Screenshot

When you log in, you need to create your first model via the sidebar.

I see a Special Offer without even testing the product, maybe it would be better to show this later or just once..

After Screenshot

Better to make creating your first AI model more central, and use the demo results as background.

Bugs and Improvements 🐛

While testing PhotoAI, several bugs and areas for improvement were identified. Addressing these issues will be crucial for enhancing the overall user experience and stability of the platform.

Bug Screenshot

Make a video dropdown

Like other sections, you cannot collapse the make a video section.

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Model is not 18 years old

While this is somewhat true (my cat is 2 years old), it still needs to distinguish between a human and an animal.

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Show always used Model

When scrolling, you can easily forget what model you are using. If you make it sticky, they can always see what model they are using.

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Select instead of Dropdown

There are many dropdowns, for a better user experience I would recommend using multi-select.

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Search Models

Make it easy for users to search for the model they like to use, instead of using the dropdown.

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Search Prompts

There are many prompts but it is hard to find what you are looking for. Add categories and search to make it easier.

Missing Features 🚧

While PhotoAI is a powerful tool, there are still some features that could be added to enhance the user experience. Here are some ideas for future improvements:

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Bulk Actions

Bulk actions allow users to select multiple images at once, such as deleting or downloading multiple photos. This feature can be useful for managing large collections of images.

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Multi-Language

To give users a more personal experience, it can be a good idea to add more languages.

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No Account Settings/Profile

When you are logged in, there is no page or display name to see which account you are logged in with.

Score and Final Words 📊

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"Pieter, it was really fun to roast PhotoAI. I hope you can do something with my feedback and keep improving." - Geert Jan Sloos

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