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How to Build an AI Companion Marketplace With Explore, Gallery, and Chat

A practical overview of the core pages and systems needed to build an AI companion marketplace that feels complete from day one.

Three views define the product

The simplest marketplace structure is explore, gallery, and chat. Explore handles discovery, gallery handles media desire, and chat handles retention.

When those three views are strong, the rest of the product feels more believable.

What each page must do

Explore should show variety fast. Gallery should create density and lock-value. Chat should feel immersive, with a visible inbox, responsive thread, and clear premium prompts.

A weak chat view or a sparse explore grid makes the whole product feel unfinished, even if the backend is solid.

Monetization has to be visible

Credits, subscriptions, media upsells, and premium characters should be visible without overwhelming the core experience. The best versions feel integrated, not bolted on.

That balance is what turns a prototype into a monetizable product.

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