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🚀 Resend Setup - Quick Guide

Step 1: Get Your API Key

  1. Go to https://resend.com
  2. Sign up (free - takes 30 seconds)
  3. Click "API Keys" in the left menu
  4. Click "Create API Key"
  5. Copy the key (starts with re_)

Step 2: Add to Environment

Replace the placeholder in your .env.local file:

RESEND_API_KEY="re_your_actual_api_key_here"

Step 3: Test the System

After adding your API key, restart the dev server and test:

# Test email sending
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/email \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"type": "test"}'

# Send feature announcement
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/email \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"type": "feature"}'

🎯 What You Get

✅ Client-Friendly Emails

  • Simple call-to-action: "View Your Website"
  • No admin links - just the main site
  • Professional design with GenZ vibes

✅ Automatic Notifications

  • New testimonial → Instant email to huntercute13@gmail.com
  • Professional template with testimonial details
  • Website link for easy viewing

📧 Email Templates Ready

Testimonial Notification:

  • 🔥 Subject: "NEW TESTIMONIAL ALERT!"
  • 📋 Shows fan name, title, message
  • 🚀 Button: "View Your Website"

Feature Announcement:

  • 🔥 Subject: "HSC PROD - NEW TESTIMONIAL SYSTEM DROPPED!"
  • 📝 Full feature breakdown in GenZ tone
  • 🚀 Button: "Check Out Your Website"

⚡ Quick Test

Once you add your Resend API key, run this to test:

curl -X POST http://localhost:3000/api/email \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"type": "test"}'

That's it! Your email system will be live! 🎉

🎨 Email Design

  • Purple theme matching your site
  • Professional layout with clean design
  • Mobile-friendly responsive design
  • GenZ tone that matches your brand

Ready to set up your Resend API key? 🚀