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Retention Metrics

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A split screen showing a traditional blank journal page crossed out on the left, and Vividiary's conversational AI interface with a clay character on the right.

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May 9, 20267 min read

Why We Killed the Blank Page: AI Diary Design & Retention

Discover why Vividiary abandoned the traditional blank page for conversational AI diary design and clay character gamification, boosting our 30-day retention by 22%.

Ethan ColeRead

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May 1, 20267 min read

Building a Sustainable Subscription Model Journal App in 2026

Here is an honest look at why we stopped charging for basic entries, the subscription models we rejected, and how we balance cloud-based AI costs with privacy.

Ethan ColeRead

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