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Submit a Theme in Fynd Partners Panel

The Fynd Partners Marketplace is one of the initial steps in a seller's journey to launch their online store. As a partner, you have the opportunity to create themes for the Fynd Partners Themes Marketplace and reach a wide audience of aspiring entrepreneurs. In order to be accepted into the Fynd Partners Themes Marketplace, themes must meet stringent technical, maintenance, and support criteria. Therefore, it is essential to review these requirements before publishing a theme.

This technical document provides a step-by-step guide for theme developers to submit their themes for review on the Fynd Partner. The process involves seven straightforward steps, including preparing the theme file, providing essential details, showcasing the value proposition, describing attributes, offering variations, documenting support, and initiating the review process.

Theme Submission​

When you are ready to showcase your theme, follow the submission process to list it on the Fynd Commerce Theme marketplace. We'll assist in creating a comprehensive listing that clearly communicates your theme's capabilities to sellers.

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Before attempting to submit a theme to the marketplace, ensure that the theme sync changes are running successfully on the application.

Step 1: Create a Theme Package​

To create a package zip of the theme that needs to be uploaded on the partner panel, run the following command in your theme directory:

fdk theme package

After running the command mentioned above, if you navigate to your theme folder directory, you will find a zip file created with your theme's name and version.

Step 2: Accessing the Theme Submission Page​

  1. After creating the theme zip file, navigate to the Partners Panel of your specific organization. Once inside, select the Themes tab to access the themes page.
  2. Click on Submit Theme in the Themes tab of the Partners Panel. This will open a new page where you can enter the details of the theme you want to submit.

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  1. Click Get Started. This will open a new page where you can enter the details of the theme you want to submit.

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Step 3: Uploading the Theme Zip File and Release Notes​

  1. In the Theme File section, upload the theme zip file you created. Additionally, provide the release notes for the newly created theme.
  2. Click on Continue after adding both.

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Step 4: Completing the Submission Steps​

Follow the subsequent steps to provide details such as attributes, variations, and more. Once you reach the Review step, fill in the necessary information and submit the theme.

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The submitted theme will undergo a review process and can be approved or rejected.

Submitting a Theme​

To begin the theme submission process, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to Fynd Partner Website:
  2. Access the Theme Submission Section:
    • In the sidebar navigation, click Themes to access the Theme Submission section.
  3. Initiate Theme Submission:
    • Click Submit Theme in the Theme window to initiate the theme submission process.

Step 1: Theme File​

Theme File Guidelines​

  • Ensure that you compressed zip package containing all necessary files and assets for easy installation. Refer to Create a Theme Package.

Provide Theme Description​

Include a brief description of the new theme in the release note, mentioning specific changes, feature additions, or problem repairs.

Step 2: Theme Details​

Theme Title and Tagline​

Enter a catchy and descriptive title for your theme, followed by a compelling tagline that conveys the theme's unique selling points.

Theme Description​

Provide a concise description of your theme, highlighting its key features and value proposition to potential buyers.

Screenshots​

  • Upload quality images of your theme's appearance on desktops and mobile devices to entice buyers.
  • Ensure that the screenshot format and aspect ratio are correct and that you own all the images.

Step 3: Value Proposition​

Industry Selection​

Select up to three industries that complement your theme, indicating its suitability for different business niches.

Catalog Size​

Choose the right catalog size that your theme can accommodate, considering the number of products it can handle.

Set Theme Price​

Monetize your theme by setting its price for potential buyers.

Step 4: Attributes​

Section Title and Description​

Add concise section titles and descriptions to represent the theme's primary categories or purposes, highlighting their benefits.

Key Highlights​

Highlight up to three key features of your theme to quickly communicate its value proposition to potential buyers.

Theme Features​

List all appealing features your theme offers to attract potential buyers and differentiate it from competitors.

Step 5: Variations​

Variation Name​

Provide unique names for different pre-designed layouts or styles included with the theme for user customization.

Screenshots of Variations​

Upload screenshots of each variation to showcase how they appear on desktops and mobile devices.

Demo Site URL (Optional)​

Optionally, provide a Demo Site URL to showcase pre-designed websites that users can import or replicate.

Step 6: Documentation & Support​

User Documentation​

Include comprehensive user documentation to guide users in customizing and using the theme effectively.

Documentation URL (Optional)​

Optionally, provide a link to external user documentation if self-hosted.

Support Email​

Enable users to provide their email addresses for theme-related queries or issues.

Step 7: Review​

Contact Email​

Enter your current, active email address for communication with the Fynd Commerce team during the review process.

Comment for Reviewer​

Provide concise and relevant instructions or information for the reviewer, ensuring smooth testing and review.

Conclusion​

Following the seven-step theme submission process on the Fynd Partner Website will allow developers to present their themes effectively for review and potential inclusion in the Fynd Theme Marketplace. By adhering to the guidelines and providing comprehensive details, developers can increase the chances of their themes being approved and reaching a broader audience of potential buyers.


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