# Decisions needed

Updated: Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Status legend: OPEN (needs a human), DEFAULTED (safe to proceed on the recommendation), RESOLVED (answered and recorded), BLOCKED (a deliverable cannot ship until answered).

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## Open items

| ID | Question | Recommended default | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1 | Does Jovan confirm Pack Expo Southeast 2027 in Atlanta? | Plan for it, but do not produce final assets until confirmed. Factronics has attended before. | OPEN |
| D2 | When is the Linx IJ470 machine available? | Jovan will tell Pablo. Keep the email and posts ready. No fixed date. | OPEN |
| D3 | Do we have official IJ470 images? | No. Request them from ExtraLinx, or get written permission to download them. | OPEN |
| D4 | Which HubSpot list gets the IJ470 launch? | Linx customers plus packaging, warehouse, and manufacturing prospects. Size needs confirmation. | OPEN, only when the launch is cleared |
| D5 | Will Standard Bots repost the new SFMA posts? | Pablo sent Jacob and Alex the previous event links and the blog post. The new post links are optional. | OPEN, not blocking |
| D6 | Does the IJ470 page keep a 8900 FAQ? | Remove the question. The 8900 is no longer in the product sitemap. | DEFAULTED, approved |
| D7 | Does the old 8900 URL get a 301? | Yes, to the IJ470 page or the Linx category. Preserves old links. | DEFAULTED, approved |
| D8 | Is the IJ375 redirect a true 301? | It currently returns a 200 page with a meta refresh. Replace it with a Rank Math 301 to the IJ470 page. | DEFAULTED, approved |

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## Resolved items

| ID | Question | Answer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Is the SFMA email sent? | Yes. Sent the morning of November 4, 2026. | Nov 4 |
| R2 | Is the SFMA reminder sent? | No. Skipped by decision. The primary email went out the morning before the event. | Nov 4 |
| R3 | Are the SFMA social posts live? | Yes, on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. | Nov 4 |
| R4 | Did the Instagram collaboration invites go out? | Yes, to Standard Bots and SFMA. | Nov 4 |
| R5 | Does Linx have Instagram? | No. Linx is tagged on LinkedIn and Facebook only. | Nov 4 |
| R6 | Is the CORE robot at booth 26 or the Future Floor? | Future Floor F1 is at booth 26. Copy says booth 26 and calls the robot part of the Future Floor showcase. | Nov 4 |
| R7 | Is the SFMA ticket page sold out? | Yes. No registration call to action anywhere. | Nov 4 |
| R8 | Is the 8900 still a product on the site? | No. It is not in the product sitemap. The old URL falls back to the homepage. | Nov 4 |
| R9 | Is the IJ375 page still live? | No. It redirects to the IJ470 page, but the response is a 200 page with a meta refresh. Verify or add a true 301. | Nov 4 |
| R10 | Is the IJ470 product page live? | Yes, at https://factronicsusa.com/product/linx-ij470. | Nov 4 |
| R11 | Which email platform sends the blasts? | HubSpot. | Nov 4 |
| R12 | Who has social access? | Pablo posted on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Access confirmed by use. | Nov 4 |
| R13 | Do we build the Tourmaline style gated form now? | The pattern is now a standing rule and playbook. The Pack Expo plan is prepared, but no final assets until attendance is confirmed. | Nov 4 |
| R14 | Do we mention Pack Expo 2026 in the Tourmaline reply? | No. Pack Expo 2026 is over. The next shows are 2027 and 2028. | Nov 4 |
| R15 | Is the SFMA email blast competing with the IJ470 blast? | No. The IJ470 blast is on hold until after SFMA and until Jovan confirms the machine is available. | Nov 4 |

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## Blocked today

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| Time | Step | What blocked it | What was done instead |
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## Confirmed since this file was written

Add answers here with a date and the initials of the person who answered.

| Date | ID | Answer | Initials |
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| Nov 4, 2026 | R2 | Skip the SFMA reminder | PE |
| Nov 4, 2026 | R6 | Future Floor F1 is at booth 26 | PE |
| Nov 4, 2026 | D6, D7 | Remove the stale FAQ and add the 8900 301 | PE |
| Nov 4, 2026 | D1 | Prioritize Pack Expo Southeast 2027 | PE |