# User Manual

## Purpose

This guide explains how to preview and update the first local website version for **The Little Green Cart**.

## Previewing the site on a Mac

1. Unzip the handoff pack.
2. Open the folder.
3. Open Terminal.
4. Type:

```bash
cd /path/to/Little_Green_Cart_Website_Codex_Transfer_Pack
python3 -m http.server 8080 --directory website
```

5. Open Safari or Chrome.
6. Visit:

```text
http://localhost:8080
```

## Updating basic content

Most simple content is in:

```text
website/src/data/site-content.json
```

You can edit:

- brand name
- address
- Facebook link
- plant categories
- promotion text
- growing guides
- growing pains / help topics
- supporters
- about text

Use a plain text editor such as VS Code, BBEdit or TextEdit in plain-text mode.

## Updating images

Images are stored in:

```text
website/public/assets/
```

Recommended folders:

- `images` for photos
- `logos` for logos
- `reference` for approved visual references
- `downloads` for PDF downloads

After replacing an image, make sure the filename matches the one used in `site-content.json` or the HTML.

## Current official details

- Name: The Little Green Cart
- Facebook page: The Little Green Cart Plants
- Address: 1 Scotter Road, Laughton, DN21 3PT
- Tagline: Small Plants. Big Impact.
- Secondary message: Growing kindness in our community.
- Cause: Supporting dementia research.
- Character: Willow the Golden Gardener.

## Website review checklist

When reviewing a new version, check:

1. Does it feel like the approved homepage direction?
2. Is Willow presented warmly and professionally?
3. Is the address correct?
4. Is the Facebook link correct?
5. Is the dementia research message present but not overwhelming?
6. Do the pages work on mobile?
7. Are images sharp enough?
8. Is the site easy for a local visitor to understand?

## Content areas to maintain

- plants currently available
- Willow's Weekly Special
- Free Plant Friday details
- growing guides
- growing pains / plant help
- supporters
- seasonal planting calendars
- gallery/archive
- contact details
