Platform Master Tutorial Guide

Public training script for admins, vendors, and customers

This page publishes the official LifeX platform tutorial guide for recording onboarding and feature videos.

Raw guide content:

# LifeX Platform Master Tutorial Guide

Use this as your master script for recording video tutorials.
This guide is organized by role:

- Admins
- Vendors
- Customers

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## 1) How to Use This Guide for Video Production

For each tutorial:

1. Start with: who the video is for.
2. Show the dashboard/home screen first.
3. Demonstrate one full workflow from start to finish.
4. End with common mistakes and quick tips.

Recommended length:

- short feature videos: 2-5 minutes
- full role onboarding videos: 8-15 minutes

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## 2) Platform Overview (Intro Video Script)

### Goal
Show what the platform does before role-specific tutorials.

### Talk Track
- LifeX supports public website content, store, marketplace, and bookings.
- Admins manage setup, content, products, vendors, and reports.
- Vendors manage products, ads, orders, and customer engagement.
- Customers browse, buy, book, and interact with vendors.

### Demo Checklist
- Home page
- Store page
- Marketplace page
- Bookings page
- Admin login
- Vendor login
- Customer account area

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## 3) Admin Tutorial Section

## 3.1 Admin: Login and Dashboard

### What to show
- admin login
- dashboard cards
- sidebar sections

### Steps
1. Open admin login.
2. Sign in with admin account.
3. Explain the sidebar structure:
   - Main
   - Sales
   - Content
   - Marketplace
   - Store
   - Bookings
   - Finance
   - Appearance
   - Settings
4. Open `Analytics` and explain what performance is visible.

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## 3.2 Admin: Site Setup and Branding

### What to show
- site setup page
- branding/logo fields
- header/footer controls
- feature toggles

### Steps
1. Open `Site Setup`.
2. Change one branding item (for example logo or accent color).
3. Save and show effect on public side.
4. Toggle one feature and explain how navigation changes.

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## 3.3 Admin: Content Management

### What to show
- ministries
- sermons
- blogs
- bible education
- pages

### Steps
1. Create one sample content item.
2. Edit it.
3. Publish/activate it.
4. Open public side and verify it is visible.

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## 3.4 Admin: Store Management

### What to show
- products
- orders
- reviews
- coupons
- store branding/banners/promo popups

### Steps
1. Add product from admin side.
2. Edit product price and media.
3. Show how to manage reviews and coupons.
4. Show promo/banners and where they appear publicly.

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## 3.5 Admin: Marketplace and Vendor Management

### What to show
- marketplace categories
- vendors
- vendor plans
- vendor ads
- payouts

### Steps
1. Add/update a marketplace category.
2. Open vendor list and show status controls.
3. Show plan assignment/update.
4. Open vendor ads review and approval flow.
5. Show payout review flow.

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## 3.6 Admin: Announcements and Notifications

### What to show
- announcements page
- audience selector
- bell notifications
- announcement popup card

### Steps
1. Open `Announcements`.
2. Create message with:
   - title
   - message
   - audience (`all`, `vendors`, `customers`, `admins`)
   - optional image and CTA link
3. Send immediately.
4. Demonstrate delivery result in notification bell and popup card.

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## 3.7 Admin: Sales Operations

### What to show
- sales leads
- website setup requests
- demo bookings
- sales quotes

### Steps
1. Open each sales section.
2. Change status of one item.
3. Explain sales pipeline usage.

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## 3.8 Admin: Security and Governance

### What to show
- admin users
- role boundaries

### Steps
1. Open `Admin Users`.
2. Explain role types and permissions.
3. Show safe practice: least-privilege role assignment.

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## 4) Vendor Tutorial Section

## 4.1 Vendor: Login and Dashboard Basics

### What to show
- vendor login
- dashboard stats
- plan status
- notification bell

### Steps
1. Log in as vendor.
2. Explain dashboard cards (products, orders, earnings).
3. Open notifications bell and explain unread behavior.

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## 4.2 Vendor: Product Creation (Complete Flow)

### What to show
- product form
- pricing
- images + gallery
- variations
- shipping zones

### Steps
1. Open `Products` -> `Add Product`.
2. Fill:
   - product name
   - category
   - pricing
   - stock
   - descriptions
3. Upload main image and gallery.
4. Add variations (size/color/weight).
5. Save product.
6. Open public product page to verify.

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## 4.3 Vendor: Demo Video Recording and Upload

### What to show
- record mode
- live preview
- upload mode
- saved preview
- thumbnail upload

### Steps
1. In product form, open `Product Demo Video`.
2. Record short sample (or upload video file).
3. Show preview before final upload.
4. Upload and save.
5. Show saved preview still visible after save.

Limits to mention:
- max 3 minutes
- max 100MB

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## 4.4 Vendor: YouTube and TikTok Social Video Links

### What to show
- social video URL field
- valid URL behavior
- public embed result

### Steps
1. Paste valid YouTube URL.
2. Save and show public embed.
3. Paste valid TikTok URL.
4. Save and show public embed.
5. Demonstrate invalid URL rejection message.

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## 4.5 Vendor: Orders, Earnings, and Payouts

### What to show
- orders list
- fulfillment updates
- earnings
- payout request

### Steps
1. Open `Orders`, update one order status.
2. Open `Earnings`, explain confirmed vs pending.
3. Open `Payouts`, submit a payout request.

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## 4.6 Vendor: Ads and Promotion

### What to show
- vendor ads page
- create ad
- edit/review states

### Steps
1. Create an ad draft.
2. Submit ad.
3. Explain review lifecycle (pending/active/rejected).

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## 4.7 Vendor: Engagement Notifications

### What to show
- likes/comments/follows/shares/reviews notifications
- beep on new unread

### Steps
1. Trigger one interaction from customer account.
2. Return to vendor dashboard.
3. Show new unread notification and beep.

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## 5) Customer Tutorial Section

## 5.1 Customer: Browse and Discover

### What to show
- homepage entry points
- store page
- marketplace page
- search/filter

### Steps
1. Open store and marketplace.
2. Filter by category.
3. Open product details.

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## 5.2 Customer: Product Page Experience

### What to show
- image gallery
- product video
- social embeds
- related/promoted products
- safety notes

### Steps
1. Open a product with demo video.
2. Play video and explain details section.
3. Show related/promoted products.
4. Highlight safe-buy guidance.

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## 5.3 Customer: Cart and Checkout

### What to show
- add to cart
- cart page
- checkout
- order confirmation/track

### Steps
1. Add item to cart.
2. Open cart and proceed to checkout.
3. Complete sample order flow.
4. Show order status tracking.

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## 5.4 Customer: Account and Notifications

### What to show
- customer account
- notification bell
- announcement card popup

### Steps
1. Sign in as customer.
2. Open account area.
3. Trigger or wait for an announcement.
4. Show beep + popup + bell list.

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## 5.5 Customer: Social Interactions

### What to show
- follow vendor
- like product
- comment product
- share product

### Steps
1. Follow a vendor.
2. Like and comment on a product.
3. Share product.
4. Explain that these actions notify vendors.

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## 6) Suggested Video Playlist Structure

### Playlist A: Admin Academy
1. Admin login and navigation
2. Site setup and branding
3. Content management
4. Store and marketplace control
5. Announcements and sales
6. Admin users and governance

### Playlist B: Vendor Success
1. Vendor dashboard basics
2. Product creation with media
3. Demo video + social embed links
4. Orders, earnings, payouts
5. Ads and growth tools
6. Engagement notifications

### Playlist C: Customer Journey
1. Browsing and discovery
2. Product page deep dive
3. Checkout and order tracking
4. Account and notifications
5. Social interactions

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## 7) Reusable Opening and Closing Script

### Opening Script
"In this tutorial, I will show you exactly how to use the LifeX platform as a [ROLE]. By the end, you will be able to complete the full workflow confidently."

### Closing Script
"That is the complete [ROLE] workflow. In the next video, we will cover advanced tips and best practices to help you move faster."

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## 8) Recording Quality Checklist

Before publishing each video:

- zoom/UI text is readable
- cursor movements are slow and intentional
- one clear goal per video
- no dead time while waiting for pages
- include short recap at the end

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## 9) Safety and Trust Message (Recommended)

Use this line where relevant (store/marketplace demos):

`Never pay in advance. Meet in a safe place, inspect the item, and pay only after receiving it.`