🚀 Quick Start (30 Seconds)
What Is This Dashboard?
This is your complete launch campaign management system for The Wandering Lantern's grand opening (Nov 28-29, 2025). Everything you need is in this folder - no external tools required (except email/Instagram).
The Dashboard Has 5 Main Tools
📅 Week-by-Week Plan
What it does: Shows every task for all 4 weeks (Nov 4-29), organized by day.
When to use: Daily! Check what's on your plate today.
Best for: Quick daily reference, dividing tasks between Emily & Michael.
🎯 Modular Marketing Plan
What it does: 10 independent marketing initiatives. Each can be KEPT or SKIPPED without affecting others.
When to use: Making decisions about what to prioritize or cut.
Best for: Understanding the full scope, removing things that feel like too much.
📊 Progress Tracker
What it does: Simple checkbox lists for all tasks. Print, mark with pen, track your wins.
When to use: Weekly planning sessions, progress check-ins.
Best for: Seeing the big picture, celebrating what you've accomplished.
📞 Quick Reference
What it does: All your contacts, dates, checklists in one place.
When to use: When you need a phone number, media contact, or opening day checklist.
Best for: Fast lookups, opening day preparation.
🔄 Google Sheets Integration (Optional)
What it does: Syncs tasks across all your devices via Google Sheets.
When to use: If you want Emily's phone, Michael's laptop, and your tablet all in sync.
Best for: Cross-device collaboration, real-time updates.
Three Ways to Use This Dashboard
Option 1: Digital Dashboard (Easiest)
- Open
index.htmlin your browser daily - Bookmark it for quick access
- Check today's task and click through sections as needed
- Progress saves to your browser automatically
Pros: No printing, always accessible, works on phone/tablet/laptop
Cons: Progress is device-specific unless you use Google Sheets option
Option 2: Print-Friendly (Classic)
- Print
week-by-week.html(one week at a time) - Put it on your fridge with a magnet
- Check off tasks with a pen
- Print next week when done
Pros: Visible daily reminder, satisfying to check off tasks, low-tech
Cons: Uses paper, need to print each week
Option 3: Google Sheets (Cross-Device)
- Follow setup guide in
SETUP-GOOGLE-SHEETS.md - Open
poc-sheets.htmlon all your devices - Tasks sync automatically every 30 seconds
- Emily, Michael, you - all see the same data
Pros: True cross-device sync, real-time collaboration, see progress from anywhere
Cons: 10-15 min one-time setup required
Your Weekly Workflow
- Open dashboard, review the coming week
- Check which email goes out (Sundays 6-8pm)
- Note any big tasks (press releases, pre-order launch, etc.)
- Open dashboard, check "Today's Priority"
- Do that one task
- Check it off, feel accomplished!
- Review what got done this week
- Mark progress in Progress Tracker
- Celebrate wins!
- Preview next week
- Feeling overwhelmed? Open Modular Plan
- Review modules, decide what to SKIP
- No guilt - focus on what matters most!
Key Dates to Remember
- Nov 10, 17, 24: Email campaign Sundays (6-8pm)
- Nov 21 (Thu): Pre-orders launch (optional - your decision)
- Nov 27 (Thu): Thanksgiving - Store closed, rest day!
- Nov 28 (Fri): VIP Soft Opening 4-7pm (optional - your decision)
- Nov 29 (Sat): GRAND OPENING 10am-6pm 🎉 (Small Business Saturday!)
- Nov 30 (Sun): Thank you email + rest!
If You're Feeling Overwhelmed
If you only do THREE things, do these:
- Email Campaign - Your 100+ subscribers are your best asset (2-3 hours)
- Website Hero Image Fix - Convert to WebP, huge performance win (45 min)
- Grand Opening Day - Show up, be amazing, sell books (8-10 hours)
Everything else is a bonus. You can still have a successful opening with just these three!
Tips for Success
- Start small: Don't try to do everything today. One task per day adds up!
- Divide & conquer: Emily handles Instagram, Michael handles press, you coordinate
- Use the Quick Reference: Bookmark it for fast access to contacts and dates
- Celebrate wins: Checked off a task? High five! Sent a press release? Celebrate!
- Adjust as you go: Falling behind? Open Modular Plan and skip something
- Done > Perfect: A good Instagram post today beats a perfect one next week
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I save my progress?
If using the digital dashboard, progress saves automatically to your browser. If using Google Sheets option, it syncs across all devices. If printing, mark with a pen!
Can I use this on my phone?
Yes! All pages are mobile-friendly. Bookmark the dashboard on your phone's home screen for quick access.
What if I skip a task?
That's totally fine! Open the Modular Plan to see what you can safely skip. Most things are optional.
Do I need the Google Sheets integration?
No! It's optional. Use it if you want cross-device sync. The dashboard works great without it.
Can I share this with Emily and Michael?
Absolutely! Email them the launch-dashboard folder, or use the Google Sheets option to share tasks.
What if I want to print everything?
Each page has print styles. Press Cmd+P (Mac) or Ctrl+P (Windows) on any page to print or save as PDF.
How often should I check the dashboard?
Daily for 2 minutes to see today's task. Weekly on Sundays/Fridays for planning. That's it!
Getting Help
If something isn't working or you need adjustments:
- Check
FILE-STRUCTURE.mdfor file locations - Read
SETUP-GOOGLE-SHEETS.mdfor sync issues - Read
README.mdfor dashboard overview - Send a message to Claude with what you're stuck on
Your Competitive Advantages
Remember why you're doing this:
- ✨ Cleveland's FIRST & ONLY independent children's bookstore
- ✨ Emily's expertise: Former teacher + mom of 4
- ✨ Perfect timing: Opening on Small Business Saturday
- ✨ Engaged audience: 100+ email subscribers already
- ✨ Beautiful space: Hand-curated, age-appropriate selection
You're not just opening a store. You're creating a community space for literacy and imagination. This dashboard helps you get there!
🎯 Next Step: Do This Now
That's it. You've got this! 🎉