# Replace curly apostrophes ’ with plain apostrophes ' and other special quotes
def safe_ascii_text(text):
replacements = {
"—": "-",
"–": "-",
"’": "'",
"“": '"',
"”": '"',
"‘": "'",
"…": "...",
}
for k, v in replacements.items():
text = text.replace(k, v)
return text
pdf = PDF()
pdf.set_auto_page_break(auto=True, margin=15)
pdf.add_page()
intro_text = (
"This checklist will guide you through building the Oh Sh*t Kits homepage on Squarespace, "
"section by section, using native blocks with no coding required. Follow the steps in order "
"for a smooth setup.\n\n"
"Each step details what to add, what content to include, and style notes. "
"Suggested screenshot subjects are provided to help document or review your work."
)
pdf.chapter_body(safe_ascii_text(intro_text))
pdf.add_step(1, "Log In and Access Your Homepage Editor",
safe_ascii_text("- Go to squarespace.com and log in.\n"
"- Click Pages in the left sidebar.\n"
"- Find your homepage and click the Edit button.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Squarespace dashboard showing Pages list and Edit button."))
pdf.add_step(2, "Add the Hero Section",
safe_ascii_text("- Click + Add Section and choose Blank or Basic.\n"
"- Add a Text Block with heading 1:\n"
" 'Oh Sh*t Happens. Be Ready.'\n"
"- Add a Text Block for the subheadline:\n"
" 'Emergency kits for real life-built for chaos, not cliches.'\n"
"- Add a Button Block labeled 'Shop All Kits' linking to /shop-osk.\n"
"- Set the section background color to #fef1f4.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Hero section with headline, subheadline, and button."))
pdf.add_step(3, "Add 'Life's Unpredictable' Section",
safe_ascii_text("- Add a new Basic or Blank section.\n"
"- Add a Text Block heading 2:\n"
" 'Life throws curveballs. We pack the essentials.'\n"
"- Add another Text Block describing use cases like party mishaps, travel discomforts, parenting surprises.\n"
"- Use a Text Block or Gallery Block to list examples.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Section with heading and use case examples."))
pdf.add_step(4, "Add Product Grid (Meet the Kits)",
safe_ascii_text("- Add a new section.\n"
"- Insert a Summary Block or Product Block linked to your shop collection (/shop-osk).\n"
"- Set grid layout with 3 or 4 columns.\n"
"- Ensure product images, names, and links are visible.\n"
"- Add a Text Block heading: 'Meet the Kits That Save the Day.' above the grid.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Product grid showing Oh Sh*t Kits."))
pdf.add_step(5, "Add 'Why Oh Sh*t Kits' Section",
safe_ascii_text("- Add a two-column section.\n"
"- Left column: Text Block with heading 2 and bullet points:\n"
" - Actually useful stuff-not fluff\n"
" - Compact, packable, and designed for daily life\n"
" - Unisex, inclusive, thoughtfully curated\n"
" - Created by a small biz that's lived through the chaos\n"
" - Over 10,000 customers (and counting)\n"
"- Right column: Image Block with lifestyle photo.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Two-column section with text and image."))
pdf.add_step(6, "Add Reviews Section",
safe_ascii_text("- Add a centered section.\n"
"- Add a Text Block heading: 'What People Say'.\n"
"- Add Quote Blocks or stylized Text Blocks with 3 testimonials.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Testimonials section with quotes."))
pdf.add_step(7, "Add Final CTA Section",
safe_ascii_text("- Add a new section with background color #ff2f4b.\n"
"- Add a centered Text Block heading 2:\n"
" 'Ready to Be That Prepared Friend?'\n"
"- Add a Text Block paragraph:\n"
" 'Life's not predictable. Your kit can be.'\n"
"- Add a Button Block linking to /shop-osk with white text and red background.\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Final CTA section with heading, text, and button."))
pdf.add_step(8, "Set Up Footer",
safe_ascii_text("- Go to Design > Footer.\n"
"- Add navigation links: Shop Kits, What's Inside, FAQs, About, Contact.\n"
"- Add copyright text: '© 2025 Oh Sh*t Kits. All rights reserved.'\n"
"- Set background color to dark (#222) and text color light (#ccc).\n\n"
"Suggested Screenshot: Footer area with links and copyright."))
pdf.add_step("Final Tips", "Brand Colors & Styling",
safe_ascii_text("- Use your brand colors consistently (#d81e3e red, #ff2f4b bright red, #fef1f4 pink highlights).\n"
"- Choose clean, modern sans-serif fonts.\n"
"- Use padding/margins for spacing.\n"
"- Preview on mobile regularly and adjust as needed."))
file_path = "/mnt/data/OhShtKits_Squarespace_Homepage_Checklist.pdf"
pdf.output(file_path)
file_path
