Make every credit count with these strategies for efficient store customization.
Understand How Credits Work
First, know what uses credits and what doesn't:
| Free | Uses Credits |
|---|---|
| Previewing edits | Applying edits |
| Viewing history | Generating images |
| Creating checkpoints | Using Advanced model (2x) |
| Rolling back | Complex multi-element edits |
Preview Before You Apply
The most important rule for saving credits:
- •Always preview your edit before applying
- •Check on desktop, tablet, and mobile
- •Navigate to different pages to see full impact
- •Only click "Apply" when you're satisfied
Remember: Preview is free, apply costs credits. Use preview liberally!
Choose the Right Model
Model selection significantly impacts credit usage:
Use Basic Model For
- •Color changes
- •Font adjustments
- •Simple spacing changes
- •Show/hide elements
- •Text updates
Only Use Advanced Model For
- •Creating entirely new sections
- •Complex layout redesigns
- •Vague or creative requests
- •When Basic keeps misunderstanding
Credit comparison:
- •Basic: "Change button color to green" = 1 credit
- •Advanced: Same edit = 2 credits
- •Savings: 50% by choosing the right model
Write Efficient Prompts
Better prompts = fewer retries = fewer credits used:
Be Specific
- •Include exact values (colors, sizes, fonts)
- •Specify exactly which element you mean
- •Describe the location on the page
Combine Related Changes
When it makes sense, group related changes:
Instead of 3 separate edits:
- 1."Change button color to green" (1 credit)
- 2."Make button text bold" (1 credit)
- 3."Add button hover effect" (1 credit)
Try one combined edit:
"Update buttons: green color, bold text, subtle hover effect" (1-2 credits)
Get It Right First Time
Each retry costs additional credits. To minimize retries:
- •Check prompt examples for similar changes
- •Be as clear and unambiguous as possible
- •Start with the most important detail
Plan Your Sessions
Random, unplanned edits waste credits:
- 1.Make a list of changes before starting
- 2.Group similar changes together
- 3.Prioritize high-impact changes
- 4.Preview all changes before applying any
Use Auto Model Selection
Let Clyro choose the right model:
- •Auto mode analyzes your prompt
- •Uses Basic when it's sufficient
- •Only switches to Advanced when needed
- •Often more efficient than manual selection
Avoid Credit Waste
Don't Repeat Failed Prompts
If a prompt didn't work:
- •Don't just submit it again, it will likely fail again
- •Rephrase using different words
- •Break into smaller steps
- •Add more specific details
Don't Over-Engineer
Simple solutions often work best:
- •Start with basic changes
- •Build up complexity only if needed
- •Don't add features you don't actually need
Don't Undo and Redo
Changing your mind repeatedly wastes credits:
- •Think through changes before applying
- •Use preview to experiment freely
- •Only apply when you're committed
Monthly Credit Management
If you're on a subscription plan:
- •Know when your credits reset (billing date)
- •Track your usage throughout the month
- •Plan major changes around your credit cycle
- •Consider upgrading if you consistently run out
Tip: Running low on credits? Focus on essential, high-impact changes until your next renewal.
When to Buy More Credits
Consider purchasing additional credits when:
- •You have a specific project with deadline
- •Preparing for a sale or launch
- •Your business growth justifies the investment
- •You consistently use all monthly credits
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