Launch packet
What to do today
The static guide is ready for a serious preview. The next work is public deployment, analytics, form confirmation and source verification.
431
festival records
423
directory-source records
8
strong-source records
0
broken internal links
Already executed
| Status | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Done | Schema safety | Directory-source records emit WebPage planning schema, not scheduled FoodEvent schema. |
| Done | Static forms | Newsletter, festival corrections, advertiser inquiries and product requests use Netlify Forms. |
| Done | Validation | JSON, CSV, metadata, sitemap, structured data and internal links pass. |
| Done | Source transparency | Directory sources remain labeled as directory sources with verify-before-booking guidance. |
| Done | Verification queue | A prioritized CSV exists for replacing directory sources with official, tourism, municipality, Pro Loco or local publication sources. |
Needs owner account access
| Status | Work | What is needed |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Deploy preview | Netlify CLI is not installed locally. Use Netlify Drop or install/login to Netlify CLI, then deploy a draft preview. |
| Owner | Analytics | Add PLAUSIBLE_DOMAIN or GA4_MEASUREMENT_ID before paid traffic, sponsors or affiliate testing. |
| Owner | Domain | Point the public domain after preview QA passes. |
| Owner | Email operations | Use Netlify Forms first, then connect Beehiiv, ConvertKit, Tally, Formspree or a CRM when ready. |
Today operating order
| Step | Action | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deploy a Netlify preview from the reviewed ZIP or project folder. | |
| 2 | Submit test newsletter, correction and advertiser forms; confirm they appear in Netlify Forms. | |
| 3 | Add analytics and re-run generation/validation. | |
| 4 | Work the first 50 source targets and upgrade only records backed by official or tourism sources. | |
| 5 | Send the first 25 organizer/tourism-office verification emails using the outreach templates. | |
| 6 | Publish the first newsletter issue from strong-source listings only. | |
| 7 | Pitch the first sponsor after analytics and form capture are working. | |