diff --git a/website/HERO_EDITOR.md b/website/HERO_EDITOR.md
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--- a/website/HERO_EDITOR.md
+++ b/website/HERO_EDITOR.md
@@ -98,13 +98,16 @@ layout adapts across viewports without breakpoint data. `version` is validated
 ## 7. Phased build (each phase: build → verify in preview → commit)
 
 - **Phase 0 — Spec** ✅ this document.
-- **Phase 1 — Data path & renderer.** Add `hero_layout` to the public whitelist;
-  `HeroElement.jsx`; Portal reads the layout and renders elements with a
-  `DEFAULT_LAYOUT` fallback (pre-populated current hero). *Exit:* portal looks
-  identical with no key set; setting `hero_layout` by hand re-renders the hero.
-- **Phase 2 — Editor shell + background/overlay.** `/admin/hero` view + nav; canvas
-  preview; background image upload + 3×3 position + opacity slider; draft auto-save,
-  publish, preview, revert. *Exit:* change the background image WYSIWYG and publish.
+- **Phase 1 — Data path & renderer** ✅ (verified 2026-06-28). `hero_layout`
+  whitelisted; `HeroElement.jsx`; Portal renders the layout with a `DEFAULT_LAYOUT`
+  fallback. Default render matches the old hero; publishing a layout re-renders;
+  draft key not exposed publicly. Shared helpers moved to `client/src/lib/heroLayout.js`.
+- **Phase 2 — Editor shell + background/overlay** ✅ (verified 2026-06-28).
+  `/admin/hero` view + sidebar nav; canvas live-preview; background upload + 3×3
+  position + overlay opacity; debounced draft auto-save; publish; `?preview=1`
+  reads the draft (admin) with a banner; revert. Verified: overlay/position update
+  the canvas, auto-save writes the draft, publish writes live, preview shows the
+  draft while the normal portal shows live.
 - **Phase 3 — Elements: select / drag / text_block / buttons.** Add/select/move
   (native pointer)/delete/z-order; text_block + buttons property panels. *Exit:*
   add a heading + CTA row, drag to place, publish, see it live.