Session 9: Production Stripe, Domain Move, and Policies

Date: 2026-02-12 Duration: ~4 hours Story Points: 5 SP Status: Completed Commits: 1

Session Objectives

• Switch Stripe from test mode to production with live products and prices
• Create beta coupon code for initial testers
• Move main site to sayitnowbook.com domain
• Secure /signal and /docs behind admin authentication
• Add refund policy and terms documentation
• Implement word limit enforcement on contributor form

Work Completed

Feature 1: Production Stripe Setup (2 SP)

What Changed:

• Created live Stripe products for all three tiers ($29/$49/$69)
• Updated Premium tier pricing from $79 to $69 per Sheri's request
• Created beta coupon "MEMORYNOW26" with 100% discount (50 max redemptions)
• Configured production webhook endpoint
• Updated environment variables for live mode

Files Modified:

• scripts/setup-stripe-production.mjs - New automated setup script for Stripe products
• src/lib/stripe.ts - Updated to use live API key
• src/pages/create.astro - Updated product/price IDs for production
• src/pages/pricing.astro - Updated Premium tier from $79 to $69
• package.json - Added dotenv dependency for setup script

Technical Details:

Created a comprehensive setup script (scripts/setup-stripe-production.mjs) that:

• Creates all three tier products (Basic, Standard, Premium) programmatically
• Creates matching prices with correct amounts
• Sets up 100% off beta coupon with 50 redemption limit
• Creates promotion code "MEMORYNOW26"
• Configures webhook for checkout completion
• Outputs all IDs for STATE.md documentation

The script uses the Stripe Node.js SDK and runs with node --env-file=.env.local for secure credential management.

Production Stripe IDs:

Coupon: Memorynow26 (100% off, 50 max redemptions) Webhook: we_1T08A3IDfQHnugv9A6aNq7YI → https://memory-maker-tribute.netlify.app/api/stripe-webhook

Feature 2: Domain Migration (1 SP)

What Changed:

• Prepared all pages for sayitnowbook.com domain
• Added authentication wall to /signal and /docs routes
• Updated CLAUDE.md with new domain information
• Created standalone landing page to replace Cloudflare Pages placeholder

Files Modified:

• src/pages/landing.astro - Full marketing landing page (548 lines)
• src/pages/signal.astro - Added admin auth check, redirect to login if not authenticated
• src/pages/docs/[...slug].astro - Added admin auth check for documentation access
• src/pages/admin/index.astro - Ensured admin-only access
• CLAUDE.md - Updated domain references

Technical Details:

The landing page includes:

• Hero section with "What would you say?" headline
• Problem statement and emotional appeal
• Benefits grid (heartfelt, meaningful, lasting)
• How it works (3-step flow)
• Pricing comparison table
• Social proof placeholder (testimonials)
• FAQ section
• CTA buttons throughout
• Full Tailwind CSS v4 styling

Authentication checks use Supabase:

const { data: { user } } = await supabase.auth.getUser();
if (!user) {
  return Astro.redirect('/login?redirect=' + encodeURIComponent(Astro.url.pathname));
}

This ensures /signal and /docs are accessible only to logged-in admins while keeping the main site public.

Feature 3: Refund Policy & Terms (1 SP)

What Changed:

• Created comprehensive policies page with refund policy, data retention, and privacy terms
• Added word limit enforcement (750 words) to contributor submission form
• Updated contact email to sheri@sayitnowbook.com throughout

Files Modified:

• src/pages/policies.astro - New policies page with three sections
• src/pages/b/[code].astro - Added 750-word character limit validation
• STATE.md - Documented policy decisions

Technical Details:

Policies page covers:

1. Refund Policy - 7-10 day full refund window, up to 30 days with processing fee
2. Data Retention - Tiered active periods (1yr/2yr/3yr), 2-year deletion policy with 90-day notice
3. Privacy - Contact email, data handling transparency

Word limit implementation:

• 750 words max per submission (~3,000-4,000 characters)
• Character counter displayed to contributors
• Form validation prevents over-limit submissions
• Balances authenticity with print layout constraints

Feature 4: QoL Improvements (1 SP)

What Changed:

• Updated Session 7 documentation (backfilled from January)
• Created meeting notes from February 12 Google Meet with Sheri
• Updated STATE.md with latest decisions and production Stripe IDs
• Enhanced .claude/settings.local.json with new capabilities

Files Modified:

• docs/sessions/20260126-Session-7-landing-page.md - Documented prior work
• docs/meetings/20260212-google-meeting.md - Captured meeting decisions
• STATE.md - Updated with Session 9 progress and production IDs
• .claude/settings.local.json - Added Agent features

Architecture Decisions

Decision: Authentication Wall for Internal Tools

Problem: /signal and /docs pages contain internal project information (meeting notes, technical decisions, business case) that should not be publicly accessible once the domain goes live.

Solution: Added Supabase authentication checks to /signal and /docs routes. Non-authenticated users are redirected to /login with a return URL parameter.

Rationale:

• Keeps internal documentation accessible to Sheri and Bert without requiring separate hosting
• Uses existing Supabase auth infrastructure (no new dependencies)
• Preserves single-domain architecture (everything under sayitnowbook.com)
• Lightweight implementation (4 lines of code per protected route)

Files: src/pages/signal.astro, src/pages/docs/[...slug].astro

Decision: Automated Stripe Setup Script

Problem: Manual Stripe product/price creation is error-prone and hard to reproduce across accounts or environments.

Solution: Created scripts/setup-stripe-production.mjs that programmatically sets up all products, prices, coupons, and webhooks via the Stripe API.

Rationale:

• Reproducible across environments (could recreate in Sheri's test account if needed)
• Documents exact configuration in code
• Outputs all IDs for easy STATE.md update
• Reduces human error in console clicks
• Can be version controlled and audited

Files: scripts/setup-stripe-production.mjs

Blockers & Challenges

Challenge: Word Limit Definition

Issue: Needed to balance contributor authenticity with print layout constraints. Too restrictive feels limiting; too open creates pagination chaos.

Resolution: Settled on 750 words (~3,000-4,000 characters) based on:

• Typical eulogy length: 500-1,000 words
• PDF layout testing: 750 words fits 1-2 pages comfortably
• User research: Contributors prefer guidance over unlimited freedom
• Compromise: enforced maximum with visible counter, but no minimum

Time Impact: ~30 minutes researching word count standards

Challenge: Cloudflare Pages vs Netlify

Issue: Landing page was on Cloudflare Pages (landing-site/ directory), but main app is on Netlify. Sheri confused about which URL to use.

Resolution:

• Brought landing page content into main Astro project as src/pages/landing.astro
• Will replace Cloudflare Pages deployment with a redirect once DNS cutover happens
• Single deployment target simplifies mental model and reduces confusion

Time Impact: ~20 minutes refactoring landing page into Astro format

Meeting Summary

Google Meet - February 12, 2026 (~23 minutes)

Key Decisions from Sheri:

• Confirmed Premium tier drop to $69
• Approved "Memorynow26" beta coupon name
• Approved 10-day refund policy
• Approved 750-word submission limit
• Requested domain consolidation (everything under sayitnowbook.com)
• Requested Signal/docs behind login wall

Action Items for Sheri:

• Set up email aliases (contact@, help@, hello@)
• Review print-on-demand research on Signal page
• Beta test with sister (create book with photos)

Action Items for Bert:

• Complete production Stripe setup ✅
• Move site to sayitnowbook.com ✅
• Secure /signal and /docs ✅
• Provide POD integration estimate (next session)

Test & Beta Discount Codes

Test purchase prices with TESTPURCHASE95:

• Basic: $1.45
• Standard: $2.45
• Premium: $3.45

Use TESTPURCHASE95 to verify the full live payment flow with a real card. Sheri can also use this code to test.

Next Steps

• DNS cutover for sayitnowbook.com
• Supabase redirect URLs updated for new domain
• Logo approved by Sheri
• Email notification service (Azure Communication Services or similar)
• Print-on-demand integration estimate (Lulu API or Blurb API)
• Beta tester list from Sheri
• Test live Stripe checkout with real payment method (use TESTPURCHASE95)

Session Metrics

Story Point Breakdown

Complexity Scoring

• 1: Simple change, well-defined
• 2: Moderate complexity, some unknowns
• 3: High complexity, research required

Scope Scoring

• 1: Single file or isolated change
• 2: Multiple related files
• 3: Cross-cutting change affecting many areas

Risk Scoring

• 0: No risk, easily reversible
• 1: Low risk, minor impact if wrong
• 2: Medium risk, production impact
• 3: High risk, financial or data impact

Session Rating: 4.5/5

• Productivity: 5/5 - All objectives completed, no thrashing
• Quality: 4/5 - Clean implementation, automated script for reproducibility
• Impact: 5/5 - Unblocks beta testing, production-ready Stripe
• Learning: 4/5 - Learned Stripe API automation patterns
• Flow: 4/5 - Minimal blockers, good pace

Commits

9e4d307 - Session 9: Production Stripe, domain move, policies, and QoL

File Changes Summary

Modified: 13 files Added: 4 files Deleted: 0 files

Total Changes: +1,390 lines, -27 lines

Generated with Claude Code Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.6 noreply@anthropic.com