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Overview This outlines the complete milestone plan for finalizing and launching the Varyfi web application. The purpose is to ensure that the app functions smoothly, provides a seamless user experience, and is ready for public launch — including subscription, verification, and review systems. The developer will complete all milestones listed below. All milestones must be completed and verified as functional before final handoff. MILESTONE 1 — USER FLOW & DATABASE SETUP Objective: Establish a solid foundation for user experience, database relationships, and routing flow. Tasks: • Map full user journey: landing page → signup/login → dashboard → public profile → upgrade/payment → directory. • Set up all core entities (User, CreatorProfile, Testimonials, Subscriptions). • Ensure database supports relationships between creators, reviews, and subscription status. • Configure secure user authentication with Base44 session persistence. • Verify post-login routing takes users directly to their PublicProfile page, not the onboarding or Get Started page. MILESTONE 2 — LANDING PAGE BUILD Objective: Create a professional and conversion-optimized landing page. Tasks: • Design and implement the homepage (hero section, product features, CTA buttons). • Add top navigation bar with Log In (visible when logged out) and Dashboard / Log Out (visible when logged in). • Add sections explaining what Varyfi is (“Google Reviews + Blue Check for Creators”), the 14-day free trial, and pricing. • Include footer with Terms, Privacy, and Contact links. MILESTONE 3 — AUTHENTICATION & TRIAL LOGIC Objective: Implement smooth sign-up, login, and free trial functionality. Tasks: • Complete sign-up/login flow using Base44 authentication. • Ensure 14-day free trial begins automatically upon signup. • Dashboard displays countdown (e.g., “14 days left in your free trial”). • After trial expiration, user prompted to upgrade before accessing dashboard features. • Verify post-login redirect always goes to /publicprofile (no reload required). MILESTONE 4 — DASHBOARD DEVELOPMENT Objective: Build an intuitive dashboard that serves as the user’s main control center. Tasks: • Display profile completeness progress, review stats, rating average, and views per month. • Show subscription plan (Trial, Basic, or Verified). • Include button to Upgrade / Manage Billing. • Allow creators to edit About, profile image, banner image, add/delete reviews, and view analytics. MILESTONE 5 — STRIPE PAYMENT & BILLING SYSTEM Objective: Integrate Stripe for subscriptions and billing management. Tasks: • Configure Stripe Checkout and Billing Portal. • Ensure users can subscribe, upgrade/downgrade plans, and cancel anytime. • Plans: – Basic Plan – Verified Plan • Include automatic 14-day trial before first charge. • Handle Stripe webhooks for subscription status updates. MILESTONE 6 — PUBLIC CREATOR PAGE Objective: Launch the user-facing trust profile (the “Google Reviews” style page). Tasks: • URL format: varyfi.app/username • Include: profile photo, verified badge, rating, reviews, About, social links. • Add upgrade banner for non-verified users. • Optimize for SEO (each creator page indexed and shareable). MILESTONE 7 — DIRECTORY PAGE & DEMO ACCOUNT SYSTEM Objective: Build the searchable, filterable directory and seed it with demo creators for launch. Tasks: • Directory page with filters: Verified Only, Industry, Top Rated, Newest. • Verified creators appear first. • Add Demo Creator System: – 5–7 demo profiles per alphabet letter. – Included until enough real users join. – Demo creators include name, photo, title, about, and reviews. – Demo accounts hidden from Google via noindex. – Admin can deactivate demo profiles manually. MILESTONE 8 — EMAIL & NOTIFICATIONS Objective: Set up communication systems that keep users informed. Tasks: • Welcome email after signup. • Trial expiration reminders. • Payment confirmation & failed payment notices. • “New review received” notifications. MILESTONE 9 — TESTING & TROUBLESHOOTING Objective: Perform final checks before launch. Tasks: • Full flow testing: signup → trial → public profile → billing. • Fix routing/login/display issues. • Test uploads. • Test Stripe in success & fail modes. • Confirm RLS prevents unauthorized access. • Clean console/backend errors. MILESTONE 10 — FINAL LAUNCH Objective: Deploy production-ready version of Varyfi. Tasks: • Connect production Stripe keys. • Confirm domain + HTTPS. • Migrate from test to live environment. • Validate demo + real users coexist. • One end-to-end live transaction test. • Deliver full admin access and credentials. DELIVERABLE EXPECTATION Upon completion of all milestones, the app must: • Run smoothly without manual reloads. • Allow creators to sign up, build profiles, receive reviews, and upgrade plans. • Support Stripe subscriptions, upgrades, and cancellations. • Display verified badges and demo accounts correctly. • Include proper redirects, routing, and responsive UI. • Be ready for immediate user onboarding and marketing.