# M009: Homepage & First Impression

## Vision
The homepage is Chrysopedia's front door. Right now it's a search box — functional but says nothing about why this exists. After this milestone, a music producer lands on the page and immediately understands: this is distilled production knowledge from real creators, organized so you don't have to watch 4-hour tutorials. That first impression converts browsers to users.

## Slice Overview
| ID | Slice | Risk | Depends | Done | After this |
|----|-------|------|---------|------|------------|
| S01 | Homepage Hero & Value Proposition | medium | — | ✅ | Homepage shows tagline, value description, how-it-works steps, Start Exploring CTA, and popular topic quick-links above the fold |
| S02 | About Page | low | — | ✅ | About page at /about explains what Chrysopedia is, how content is extracted, and who maintains it. Link visible in footer. |
| S03 | Featured Content & Content Teasers | low | S01 | ✅ | Homepage shows a featured technique spotlight and Recently Added section with enriched cards |
