Major Update: Snap2Slides Pro v2.0 - Complete transformation to AI-powered platform

Author: Developer

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+## 🚀 DEPLOYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
+
+### Step 1: Create GitHub Repository
+
+1. **Go to GitHub** and create a new repository:
+   - Name: `snap2slides-pro`
+   - Description: `AI-powered presentation generator that transforms images into professional slides`
+   - Make it **Public** (for easy deployment)
+
+2. **Connect local repository to GitHub**:
+   ```bash
+   git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/snap2slides-pro.git
+   git branch -M main
+   git push -u origin main
+   ```
+
+### Step 2: Deploy to Vercel
+
+#### Option A: Vercel CLI (Recommended)
+```bash
+# Install Vercel CLI
+npm install -g vercel
+
+# Login to Vercel
+vercel login
+
+# Deploy from this directory
+vercel
+
+# Follow the prompts:
+# - Set up and deploy? Y
+# - Which scope? (your account)
+# - Link to existing project? N
+# - Project name: snap2slides-pro
+# - In which directory is your code located? ./
+# - Override settings? N
+```
+
+#### Option B: Vercel Dashboard
+1. Go to [vercel.com](https://vercel.com)
+2. Click "New Project"
+3. Import your GitHub repository
+4. Configure:
+   - **Framework Preset**: Next.js
+   - **Root Directory**: ./
+   - **Build Command**: `npm run build`
+   - **Output Directory**: `.next`
+   - **Install Command**: `npm install`
+
+### Step 3: Environment Variables
+
+**In Vercel Dashboard**, go to Project Settings → Environment Variables and add:
+
+```
+GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key_here
+NODE_ENV=production
+```
+
+### Step 4: Custom Domain (Optional)
+
+1. In Vercel Dashboard → Domains
+2. Add your custom domain
+3. Configure DNS records as shown
+
+---
+
+## ✅ POST-DEPLOYMENT CHECKLIST
+
+### Verify Deployment
+- [ ] Site loads at Vercel URL
+- [ ] File upload works
+- [ ] API endpoints respond
+- [ ] Mobile compatibility
+- [ ] CORS headers working
+- [ ] Error handling functional
+
+### Performance Check
+- [ ] Lighthouse score > 90
+- [ ] Mobile page speed optimized
+- [ ] Images loading properly
+- [ ] API responses under 5s
+
+### Production Settings
+- [ ] Environment variables set
+- [ ] Error monitoring enabled
+- [ ] Analytics configured
+- [ ] Domain configured (if applicable)
+
+---
+
+## 🔗 YOUR DEPLOYMENT URLS
+
+After deployment, you'll get URLs like:
+- **Production**: `https://snap2slides-pro.vercel.app`
+- **Preview**: `https://snap2slides-pro-git-main-username.vercel.app`
+
+---
+
+## 🛠️ POST-DEPLOYMENT UPDATES
+
+To update your deployed app:
+```bash
+# Make changes to your code
+git add .
+git commit -m "your update message"
+git push
+
+# Vercel automatically redeploys on push to main branch
+```
+
+---
+
+## 📊 MONITORING & ANALYTICS
+
+### Vercel Analytics
+- Automatically enabled for performance monitoring
+- View in Vercel Dashboard → Analytics
+
+### Error Monitoring
+Consider adding:
+- Sentry for error tracking
+- LogRocket for user session replay
+- Google Analytics for usage stats
+
+---
+
+**🎉 Your Snap2Slides Pro is now live and ready for users!**