Homepage Redesign (Zeplin Implementation)

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Homepage Redesign (Zeplin Implementation)

Status

Implementation is active. PR #431 is the provisional canonical PR because it contains the newer and broader homepage implementation. PR #406 appears to be an earlier branch and should be closed as superseded after @Om7035 confirms that any useful work has been carried forward.

Design reference

https://zpl.io/RmoLAqK

Purpose

Create a responsive public homepage that explains Quote.Vote’s purpose, quote-level voting model, discussion mechanics, nonprofit orientation, open-source status, and paths to participate.

Implemented or substantially represented in #431

• New landing-page structure and visual treatment
• Hero and platform-explanation content
• Community and participation sections
• Public footer structure
• Responsive implementation work

Required corrections before merge

• Restore a functional email/invite subscription handler with validation and feedback.
• Replace or remove internal footer links whose destination routes do not exist.
• Render donation statistics again or remove the unused blocking OpenCollective fetch.
• Reconcile the branch with current main and reduce unrelated diff churn.
• Confirm all primary and secondary CTAs reach valid destinations.
• Verify invite-request behavior.
• Verify donation behavior.
• Compare desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts against Zeplin.
• Run accessibility checks.
• Run Lighthouse or equivalent performance checks.
• Confirm authenticated pages have no visual regression.

Acceptance criteria

• The homepage communicates what Quote.Vote is, how quote-level voting works, who the platform serves, and how visitors can participate.
• Desktop, tablet, and mobile layouts substantially match the approved design.
• Every visible control performs a real action or is clearly presented as non-interactive content.
• Navigation links resolve successfully.
• Invite and donation paths function.
• Accessibility and performance remain acceptable.
• The final diff is reviewable and compatible with current main.

Pull requests

• Canonical candidate: Fix landing page issues (#350) #431
• Earlier implementation candidate: Feature/homepage redesign issue 350 #406

Maintainer decision

After @Om7035 confirms carry-forward status, maintainers can formally designate #431 and close #406 as superseded. Until then, both remain visible to avoid discarding contributor work without confirmation.

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