# Building urembo system

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## **Step 1: urembo system Goals**

### Purpose:
- Sell beauty and cosmetic products to skincare, makeup, and haircare enthusiasts.

### Unique Value Proposition:
- High-quality, curated images and detailed product descriptions.

### Key Features:
1. Product gallery with zoom-in functionality.
2. Shopping cart and wishlist.
3. Secure checkout with multiple payment options (e.g., PayPal, M-Pesa).
4. Mobile-friendly design with seamless navigation.

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## **Step 2: Organize Images for Beauty Products**

### Steps:
1. **Categorize:**
   - Group images into categories such as:
     - Skincare
     - Makeup
     - Haircare
     - Seasonal Offers

2. **Optimize for Web:**
   - Use tools like TinyPNG to reduce image sizes while maintaining quality.

3. **Rename Images:**
   - Use SEO-friendly names like `lipstick_red_001.jpg` or `face_cream_spf50.jpg`.

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## **Step 3: Sketch Your Website Layout**

### Key Pages:
1. **Homepage:**
   - Hero banner with promotional images.
   - Featured categories and products.

2. **Product Page:**
   - Full-screen product images with descriptions and a "Buy Now" button.

3. **Checkout:**
   - Simplified page for order summary and payment options.

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## **Step 4: Choose Development Tools and Structure**

### Project Structure:
mutall_project/
├── x/
│   ├── images/
│   ├── v/
│       ├── code/
│           ├── x.md
│           ├── x.html
│           ├── x.css
│           ├── x.php


### Tools:
- **Code Editor:** Visual Studio Code (with PHP and HTML extensions).
- **Local Server:** XAMPP for hosting and database management.

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## **Step 5: Create the Database**

### Tables:
#### `products` Table:
```sql
CREATE TABLE products (
    id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
    name VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL,
    description TEXT,
    price DECIMAL(10,2),
    image_path VARCHAR(255),
    category_id INT,
    stock INT,
    FOREIGN KEY (category_id) REFERENCES categories(id)
);
```

### Categories:
Predefine categories like "Skincare" and "Haircare."

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## **Step 6: Develop Core Pages**

### Homepage (`index.php`):
- Use a carousel for promotional images.
- Display categories and featured products dynamically.

### Product Listing (`pages/products.php`):
```php
<?php
$result = $conn->query("SELECT * FROM products");
while ($row = $result->fetch_assoc()) {
    echo "<div class='product'>
            <img src='assets/images/{$row['image_path']}' alt='{$row['name']}'>
            <h3>{$row['name']}</h3>
            <p>{$row['description']}</p>
            <p>\${$row['price']}</p>
            <a href='cart.php?id={$row['id']}'>Add to Cart</a>
          </div>";
}
?>
```

### Cart (`pages/cart.php`):
- Manage items using PHP sessions.

### Checkout (`pages/checkout.php`):
- Integrate payment gateways like PayPal or M-Pesa.

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## **Step 7: Style Your Website**

### Tools:
1. Use Bootstrap or TailwindCSS for modern, responsive design.
2. Apply a custom color palette matching beauty themes (soft pastels, pinks, creams).

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## **Step 8: Test Locally**

### Steps:
1. Run the website on XAMPP's local server.
2. Access the site via `http://localhost/beauty_cosmetics/`.
3. Test features like cart, filters, and checkout.

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## **Step 9: Prepare for Launch**

### Deployment:
1. Upload the website to a hosting service.
2. Use `FileZilla` to transfer files and `phpMyAdmin` to upload the database.

### Promotion:
1. Market the website on Instagram, Facebook, and beauty forums.
2. Provide launch discounts or free shipping offers.

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