Website Information — updated 7 July 2026
Pre-launch status for
Anneke & Wilco Uys
Internal summary for the go-live meeting, including the status of every 30 June action item and the changes shipped since. Launch: Pending follow-up meeting (post 7 July 2026). Google Search Console, GBP, and post-purchase Google review requests are planned immediately after launch.
Stress Test — 30 June 2026
Pre-Launch QA Results
Full checkout run on production (Direct Bank Transfer only — no money moved). Forms tested on localhost where Turnstile is off by design; production forms need one manual pass each before go-live.
E-commerce checkout — 8 test orders (production)
ORD-6137 → ORD-6144 placed via Direct Bank Transfer only (PENDING, no money moved). Products: Flex Sealer, containers, V.100 Premium X, V.300 Premium X, V.300 Black. Customer + business emails verified via IMAP (info@ + itools247 test inboxes).
Order confirmation emails
Resend delivers customer copy + admin copy (info@lava-sa.com) for every test order. EFT bank details and order reference included.
Checkout safety guard
Stress-test protocol enforces Direct Bank Transfer only — no PayFast/card path used during QA. PayFast remains available for real customers.
EFT success page
Bank details, order reference, and next-steps shown at /checkout/success?method=eft.
Customer accounts + order tracking (magic link)
Checkout auto-creates member account. Order email includes one-click magic link → /account/orders/[orderNumber]. No password in email. Deploy pending for live verification.
Cloudflare Turnstile (production)
Active on contact page, mailing list, written reviews. Keys set in Vercel only — localhost skips captcha by design when keys unset.
Contact form — production end-to-end
Localhost API returned 500 (Resend env not configured locally). Same code path as orders (which work on Vercel). Needs one manual submit on lava-sa.com with Turnstile before go-live.
Homepage footer contact form
Wired to /api/contact with compact Turnstile + submit (30 June fix). Deploy + one live test required.
Mailing list signup
API validates input correctly on localhost. Confirm new subscriber appears in admin after one live signup.
Google reviews / GBP integration
Deferred until after public launch. Post-delivery review-request emails wired but need NEXT_PUBLIC_GBP_PLACE_ID. Google Search Console + GBP promotion planned immediately after go-live.
Courier tracking on customer order page
Order timeline shows placed → paid → preparing → shipped → delivered. Tracking number field is placeholder only — not wired to courier API yet.
Cleanup before / after go-live
- Anneke: reverse 8 test orders ORD-6137 → ORD-6144 (notes say TEST ORDER — do NOT fulfil)
- Run supabase/027_points_launch_july_2026.sql if not done (zero retroactive points before 1 July 2026)
- Deploy pending local fixes: magic-link accounts, footer form, member modal layout, PDP table widths, What's in the box, site-info update
- Decommission / lock down old WordPress lava-sa.co.za (still emitting bot noise)
Meeting Follow-up — reviewed 7 July 2026
30 June Meeting — Action Item Status
Every action item from the 30 June 2026 GSI meeting, checked against the current codebase. Done = shipped in code (deploy to see live), Open = still to do, Anneke = waiting on content/decision from Anneke.
Product review system
Rejected reviews fully removed (not left pending/visible)
Admin DELETE permanently removes the review row and any attached video file from storage.
Map each review to the specific product / machine
Submissions save product_slug, machine and review_scope — no longer a general-only repository.
General review form requires selecting the machine/equipment
Required product selector on the review form; rating + product both validated before submit.
Gold “Write your review” button in header after Lava TV
Gold outlined button sits directly after the Lava TV link in the top navigation.
Review entry point on all relevant product pages
Every PDP shows a reviews section or a “Be the first to review” call-to-action linking to the correct category form.
Email notification on new review submission
Notifies anneke@lava-sa.co.za + reviews@lava-sa.com (plus admin inbox) on every written and video review.
Investigate missing George Archer review
Data investigation — needs a lookup in submissions/imports; not a code fix.
End-to-end review verification (correct product/department)
Final QA pass to run on production after the next deploy.
E-commerce & cart
Funnel 10% discount removed when qualifying machine leaves cart
Cart reconciles funnel discounts on every remove; discount also re-verified server-side at checkout.
Default payment to PayFast (EFT still available)
Checkout defaults to PayFast; Direct Bank Transfer (EFT) remains selectable.
Navigation, catalog & content
Remove “Bundle deals” — keep only “Special offers”
No Bundle deals entry remains; Special Offers is the single promo category (highlighted gold).
Move scale product from Hanging systems to Scales
Scales page lists scale-tagged products; scale no longer under hanging systems.
Rename nav “Vacuum packaging” → “Vacuum packing”
Not changed — meeting flagged “confirm if still required”. Awaiting your go-ahead; quick change if wanted.
Remove “Price, shipping & returns” button
That nav button no longer exists; delivery info now surfaced via checkout “rates & times” link and Help centre.
New professional photos for vacuum lid products
Awaiting new photography from Anneke (4L stainless discontinued; focus on lids).
Identify out-of-stock container sizes + show stock status
Needs stock list from Anneke; stock status field is ready to display / Storevac fallback.
Policies, legal & security
Update shipping policy (times; remove farm option + R350 surcharge)
Conservative estimates (Gauteng 3–5, centres/secondary 5–7, outlying 7–10). Farm row removed; no surcharge existed. Synced across delivery, shipping-returns, FAQ, terms + live checkout estimate.
Final review of legal/policy documents (warranty, cooling-off, terms)
Anneke to print, mark up and return changes.
Email verification on all forms (reduce spam)
Syntax heuristics + live MX/domain check on contact, mailing list, member signup & password reset. Reviews additionally require an existing-customer email. Turnstile still active.
Parallel projects (GSI & Storevac)
GSI website — clean up headings and images
Separate project — after Lava launch.
Storevac integration + out-of-stock redirect
Awaiting Storevac logo + product details from Anneke.
Submit cost estimate for Lava & GSI websites
Ignatius — after launch checklist.
Contact Bruce re: website updates
Anneke follow-up.
Changelog — since the meeting
Recent Changes Implemented (July)
Improvements shipped after the 30 June meeting — security, trust, delivery clarity, checkout usability and a new installable app. Pending final deploy for live verification.
SEO Health Score — Audit 28 May 2026
SEO Health Score
Baseline from codebase audit 28 May 2026. Scores are directional — refresh after go-live once Google Search Console and live CWV data are available. Google reviews / GBP integration planned post-launch (Pending follow-up meeting (post 7 July 2026)).
Pre-Launch
Launch Checklist
Feature Inventory
What's Built Into the New Site
Products
- Full V-series range: V.100 Premium X, V.300 Premium X, V.333 Chrome, V.400 Premium, V.500 Premium
- Bags & rolls (embossed + smooth), containers, glass jars, stainless, acrylic lids
- Sous vide: LX0020 stick (R4,240) + LX0033 set (R6,210) — images pending
- Butchery range: knives, boards, hanging rails, scales, machinery, protective gear
- Spare parts always in stock
- Product JSON-LD schema (ZAR price, availability, AggregateRating) on every product page
- Machine FAQ section on V-series pages (rich content: V.100 fully populated)
Content Library
- 11 blog articles: game meat, biltong, fish, load shedding, buying guide 2026, family story, sustainability…
- 6 application landing pages: hunters/game, fishing, biltong, butchery, catering, kitchen
- Vacuum Packaging guides: advantages, shelf life chart, dry aging, expert tips, bags guide
- Lava TV — video testimonials page
- Help centre: FAQ (20 Q&A), delivery, returns, warranty
- BlogPosting JSON-LD on all articles (datePublished, publisher logo, mainEntityOfPage)
Shop & Customer Features
- Full cart and checkout — PayFast (live) + EFT paths
- Customer auto-account on order + magic-link email to track order (no password in email)
- Account dashboard + per-order page /account/orders/[orderNumber] with status timeline
- Lava Points loyalty: earn from 1 July 2026 · full-price items only · 1 pt per R5
- Sales funnel with 10% upsell discount (bags/rolls/accessories, no header/footer)
- Submit a review page + admin moderation + category-specific OG images for WhatsApp
- Mailing list with Turnstile + admin subscriber export
- Courier delivery at checkout — tracking number on order page: placeholder (post-launch)
SEO & AI Search
- LocalBusiness + Store schema: legal name, address, geo, phone, email, price range, parent org (la-va.com)
- FAQPage schema: 20 Q&A pairs on /help/faq — direct AI Overview feed
- llms.txt with full page index, product categories, key facts (price range, warranty, address)
- robots.ts: AI bots explicitly permitted by name (GPTBot, ClaudeBot, PerplexityBot, Google-Extended)
- GBP pre-wired in code — NEXT_PUBLIC_GBP_URL + NEXT_PUBLIC_GBP_PLACE_ID env vars activate it
- Review request email: triggers post-delivery (wired — needs GBP Place ID after launch)
- Dynamic OG images per product category (hunting, bags, containers, butchery, sous vide)
Technical Platform
- Next.js 15 App Router — SSR + ISR (1-hour revalidation on product pages)
- Vercel: automatic scaling, global edge CDN, preview deploys per branch
- Supabase (PostgreSQL): products, product_images, orders, order_items, reviews, customers
- Resend: order confirmation emails + review request emails
- PayFast: production mode, 308 redirect from lava-sa.online → lava-sa.com
- next/image AVIF + WebP auto-optimisation — zero render-blocking resources
- Tailwind CSS v4 — responsive, mobile-first, Kevin Geary colour engine
Admin Panel
- Product management: create, edit, drag-and-drop images, WebP auto-convert (Sharp), set primary
- Order management: status filter pills, search, sort by value/date, CSV export
- Customer CRM: 1,285 records, VIP / newsletter filters, spend + points + last-order sort
- Reviews: approve / reject / moderate, sourced from Supabase
- Mailing list: subscriber view, export newsletter list CSV
- Janet AI: chat log viewer + call log with duration and transcripts
- Import history: tracks every data migration run
The website at a glance
What the Website Does
A simple, plain-language overview of everything the site does — for your customers and for you. No technical jargon, just the features and how they help the business.
Shopping & Checkout
- Browse the full product range with photos, specs and prices
- Add to cart — bundle discount added (and removed) automatically
- Pay securely by card (PayFast) or EFT / bank transfer
- Instant order confirmation email with the order number
Customer Accounts & Rewards
- An account is created automatically when someone orders
- Customers track their order with a one-click link — no password
- Lava Points loyalty rewards on full-price purchases
- Order history and profile in a simple dashboard
Reviews & Trust
- Customers write reviews for the exact product they bought
- Only real customers can leave a review (cuts fake reviews)
- You get an email alert for every new review
- Approve or fully remove reviews from your admin panel
Content & Marketing
- Blog, guides and application pages (hunting, biltong, fishing…)
- Lava TV video testimonials
- Newsletter sign-up for your mailing list
- Built for Google & AI search so new customers find you
Help & Support
- Janet — the friendly on-page assistant answers questions
- Contact form with spam protection
- FAQ, delivery, returns and warranty pages
- WhatsApp and phone go straight to Anneke
Your Admin Panel
- Manage products, images and prices yourself
- See and process every order in one place
- Customer list with spend, points and history
- Secure login with spam and bot protection
Interactive Architecture Map
“Understand Anything” — see the whole site as a diagram
An open-source (MIT) tool that scans the codebase and turns it into an interactive knowledge graph — every page, feature, database table and dependency becomes a clickable node with a plain-English explanation. It runs as a plugin inside the AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, etc.).
It offers two views, so it's not only code-related — also structure-related: a structural graph (files, functions, classes, dependencies, colour-coded by architectural layer) and a business/domain view (real domains, flows and process steps — e.g. the checkout and review pipelines). The plain-language summary above is the simple version; this tool produces the full technical, interactive one.
How to install & run
- 1In Cursor / Claude Code, add the marketplace: /plugin marketplace add Egonex-AI/Understand-Anything
- 2Install the plugin: /plugin install understand-anything
- 3From the project root run: /understand — a multi-agent pipeline scans every file, function and dependency.
- 4The knowledge graph is saved to .understand-anything/knowledge-graph.json (commit it so the team skips re-running).
- 5Run /understand-dashboard to open the interactive, clickable architecture map in your browser.
Where to find it
- understand-anything.com— official site & live demo
- github.com/Egonex-AI/Understand-Anything
Note: it needs an AI coding tool to run the analysis (it uses AI to summarise each part, so it consumes some AI tokens). The generated diagram can be committed to the repo so anyone on the team can open it without re-running. Ignatius can generate this and share a link/export.
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Technical Details
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