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TERESA TRIBUTE WEBSITE - README
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CONTENTS OF THIS ZIP:
- teresa_tribute.html (Main website file)
- .htaccess (Server configuration - security, caching, compression)
- README.txt (This file)

QUICK START:
1. Extract all files from this ZIP
2. Download favicon from Canva (see below)
3. Upload all 3 files to your web server
4. Done!

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STEP-BY-STEP DEPLOYMENT GUIDE
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STEP 1: EXTRACT THE ZIP FILE
- Unzip this file to a folder on your computer
- You'll have: teresa_tribute.html and .htaccess

STEP 2: GET THE FAVICON
- Go to: https://www.canva.com/d/NBO6tKfHk7Pi32e
- Click "Download" (top right)
- Choose "PNG" format
- Rename the downloaded file to: favicon.ico
- Place it in the same folder as the other files

STEP 3: YOUR FOLDER STRUCTURE SHOULD LOOK LIKE:
/teresa-tribute/
├── teresa_tribute.html
├── .htaccess
└── favicon.ico

STEP 4: UPLOAD TO WEB SERVER
Option A (Most Common - cPanel/Shared Hosting):
- Log into your hosting control panel (cPanel, Plesk, etc.)
- Go to File Manager
- Navigate to public_html/ folder (or your domain root)
- Upload all 3 files here

Option B (FTP):
- Use FileZilla or similar FTP client
- Connect to your server
- Navigate to public_html/ or root directory
- Upload all 3 files

Option C (Direct Server Access):
- Use SSH/Terminal to upload files
- Place files in /public_html/ or /www/ directory

STEP 5: TEST YOUR WEBSITE
- Open your browser
- Visit: https://yourdomain.com/teresa_tribute.html
- OR: https://yourdomain.com/teresa_tribute.html

✓ Page should load with beautiful styling
✓ Favicon should appear in browser tab
✓ Works on mobile devices
✓ Responsive design at all sizes

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FILE DETAILS
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teresa_tribute.html:
- Heartfelt Mother's Day tribute for Teresa
- Responsive design (works on all devices)
- Uses sanserif fonts (Arial/Helvetica)
- Personalized poem and tribute
- Print-friendly
- No external dependencies (fully self-contained)

.htaccess:
- Security headers (prevents clickjacking, XSS)
- GZIP compression (faster loading)
- Browser caching (better performance)
- Redirects www to non-www
- Protects sensitive files

favicon.ico:
- Small icon that appears in browser tab
- 16x16 pixels minimum
- Elegant romantic design

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FEATURES
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✓ Mobile responsive (works on phones, tablets, desktops)
✓ Print-friendly (looks great when printed)
✓ Sans-serif fonts throughout (professional look)
✓ No external files needed (standalone HTML)
✓ Optimized performance (.htaccess compression)
✓ Secure headers included
✓ Beautiful romantic design
✓ SEO-friendly meta tags

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Q: Favicon not showing?
A: Make sure favicon.ico is in the same directory as the HTML file.
   Also try clearing your browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete)

Q: .htaccess not working?
A: Your server must have mod_rewrite enabled.
   Contact your hosting provider if issues persist.

Q: Page looks different than expected?
A: Clear browser cache (Ctrl+Shift+Delete)
   Try different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)

Q: Can't upload .htaccess?
A: Some hosting panels hide files starting with "."
   You may need to:
   - Enable "Show Hidden Files" in File Manager
   - Or contact support to upload it directly

Q: Where do I make edits?
A: Open teresa_tribute.html in any text editor
   Edit the poem text, colors, or styling as needed

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Canva Poster Graphics:
- You have 4 beautiful poster designs in Canva
- Choose your favorite for printing/sharing
- Export as PNG or PDF from Canva

Web Hosting Tips:
- Use HTTPS (secure connection) - required for modern sites
- Keep .htaccess and favicon in same directory as HTML
- Test on mobile devices before finalizing

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SUPPORT
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If you need help:
1. Check troubleshooting section above
2. Contact your web hosting provider
3. Ask your domain registrar for help

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VERSION INFO
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Created: Mother's Day 2026
For: Teresa
Status: Ready to deploy
Last Updated: May 10, 2026

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