We’re thrilled to announce the successful completion of Phase 1 for IdeaHatch! Here’s everything we’ve accomplished to bring you the foundation of an innovative idea-sharing platform:

Core Features

1. User Registration and Authentication

   • Secure user registration with email verification.
   • Social media login options (Google integration).
   • Forgot password and reset functionality.

2. Idea Submission and Management

   • Users can submit their ideas with fields like title, brief, and detailed descriptions.
   • Categories and tags for better idea organization.
   • Auto-generated tags based on submitted content using keyword extraction.

3. Interactive Idea Engagement

   • Voting system to upvote ideas you support.
   • Comment system for collaborative discussions on ideas.
   • Bookmarking feature to save ideas for future reference.

4. Share and Promote Ideas

   • Social media sharing buttons for Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn.
   • Track idea share counts across platforms.

5. Dynamic Search and Filtering

   • Search ideas by title, tags, or keywords.
   • Filter ideas by categories or popularity.

6. User Profiles

   • Editable profile with fields for personal details and a profile picture.
   • View your submitted ideas, saved ideas, and engagement statistics.

7. Followers and Following System

   • Follow other users and get notified of their new ideas.
   • View your followers and the users you’re following.

Admin Panel Enhancements

1. Category and Tag Management

   • Add, edit, and delete categories and tags.
   • Upload SVG icons for categories, displayed dynamically on the frontend.

2. Idea Moderation

   • Review and approve user-submitted ideas before they go live.
   • View and manage reported ideas for community standards enforcement.

3. Analytics Dashboard

   • Track user growth, idea submissions, and engagement metrics.
   • View share counts and popularity trends of ideas.

Performance and Optimization

1. Efficient Data Handling

   • Optimized database queries for large datasets, including idea shares and tags.
   • Pagination for ideas and user lists to enhance load times.

2. Responsive Design

   • Fully responsive user interface, compatible with mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
   • Intuitive navigation for a seamless user experience.

Email Communication

1. Welcome Emails

   • Personalized welcome emails for new users, encouraging profile completion and idea exploration.

2. Email Notifications

   • Notifications for votes, comments, and followers.
   • Email reminders for account verification and engagement.

Bug Fixes and Improvements

1. Resolved issues with tag formatting and HTML sanitization.
2. Fixed inconsistencies in share count calculations.
3. Improved randomization logic for related idea suggestions.
4. Enhanced error handling for file uploads, especially SVG icons.
5. Addressed login session issues and optimized session handling.

New Tools for Users

1. Explore Ideas

   • Dedicated page to discover trending, popular, and new ideas.
   • Randomized "featured ideas" section on the homepage.

2. Complete Profile Flow

   • Step-by-step prompts to guide users in completing their profiles.
   • Progress tracker to encourage engagement.

3. IdeaHatch About and FAQ Pages

   • Informative pages to introduce the platform and answer common questions.

What’s Next in Phase 2?

We’re already laying the groundwork for the next phase, with features like:

• Private collections for saved ideas.
• Advanced analytics and performance insights.
• Collaboration tools and idea boards.
• Gamification and rewards system.
• Private messaging
• Leaderboards & more...

Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and improve IdeaHatch. Thank you for being part of this journey!

User Dashboard - Your Central Hub!

• A brand-new dashboard for users is now live!
• Features a sidebar for easy navigation to key sections like:
  • Dashboard overview
  • Your ideas list
  • Bookmarked ideas
  • Profile editing
  • And more!

Redesigned Idea Page

• The Idea Page has been completely redesigned for a better experience.

Add & Update Ideas - Simplified

• The Add Idea feature is now part of the dashboard for easier access.
• Save as Draft option added while updating your ideas, giving you flexibility to work on them at your pace.

View Your Idea Activity

• You can now see all activity related to your ideas directly in your idea's dedicated view page.

Drafts and Idea Stages

• Added a Draft Option for ideas:
  • Submit for Approval or save it as a draft before publishing.
• Added idea stages, so you always know where your idea stands.

Categories Page

• Introducing a dedicated Categories Page:
  • Explore all categories in one place.
  • Filter ideas within categories using a convenient menu into sidebar.

Welcome to IdeaHatch
We are excited to announce the launch of IdeaHatch at ideahatch.in! 🚀 A platform where ideas take flight, and a growing community of innovators comes together to create and collaborate.

New Features:

• Voting System:
  Empower great ideas with your vote! Support innovative and creative solutions by voting for the ideas you love.
• Bookmarking Ideas:
  Save your favorite ideas for easy access later. Bookmark and revisit the ideas that inspire you the most.
• Commenting on Ideas:
  Share your thoughts, provide feedback, and collaborate with idea creators through a robust commenting system.

Improved Registration Process:

• Email Validation Required:
  To ensure a secure and authentic community, all new registrations now require email validation.

Thank you for joining us on this journey to inspire, innovate, and make a difference!

👉 Start exploring at ideahatch.in.

• Added Features:

  1. Review & Suggestion Form: Allow users to provide feedback, suggestions, and feature requests.
  2. Changelog Section: Introduced this changelog page to keep users informed about platform updates.

• Enhancements:

  1. Improved search and filtering functionality in the idea feed.
  2. Enhanced profile editing options, including custom avatars.
  3. Optimized performance for faster page loads.

• Bug Fixes:

  1. Fixed an issue with tag-based filtering.
  2. Resolved minor styling inconsistencies in the mobile interface.

• Core Features Introduced:

  1. Idea Submission: A simple and intuitive form for users to submit their ideas with a title, description, relevant tags, and category selection.
  2. Idea Feed: A public feed to view, search, and filter ideas by tags, keywords, and popularity.
  3. User Profiles: Personalized user profiles displaying submitted ideas, a bio, and an avatar.
  4. Commenting System: Engage in discussions and ask questions directly on ideas.
  5. Voting System: Upvote and downvote ideas to express opinions, with visible vote counts.
  6. Private Messaging: Users can send and receive private messages for collaboration.

• Other Features:

  1. User authentication and profile management.
  2. Clean and responsive design optimized for mobile and desktop users.
  3. Functional cookie consent banner for GDPR compliance.