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Theme Submission Guidelines; Read before posting your theme here
Topic Started: Aug 31 2010, 09:37 PM (8,706 Views)
Helena-ZNR
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Please especially note the new guidelines for image hosting below...


Welcome to the General Themes forum! Your themes can be shared for public release here. Posting your theme here will make it available to be used throughout the network. If you'd like to just showcase your work without sharing it, the Creative Showcase subforum is the place for you! If you'd like some help refining your theme before releasing it for community use, you are very welcome to make a topic in the Theme & Code Support forum.

NOTE: All member themes will be submitted to this gallery, however that doesn't mean your theme will stay here. The staff may agree that your theme is exceptional and move it to the Recommended themes gallery with the rest of the staff and (formerly) WOWed themes.

When submitting a theme...

When posting a theme please remember use the template below. You can add more information if you would like. ^_^
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[b]Author:[/b]
[b]Date Created:[/b]
[b]Theme Preview:[/b]
[b]Side Notes:[/b]
[b]Edits Allowed?[/b] (if yes, specify any limitations)

  • Your preview board must be a board intended solely for previewing and testing the theme, active boards will not be allowed to be used as a preview board
  • NEW as of 2/2012: Graphics for your theme must be hosted on ZN, or on another ZetaBoards board. This insures the future availability of your images download. If your theme images are hosted somewhere else, you must upload a zipfile of those images to your submission post as a backup for those that might wish to use the theme if your image host is no longer viable. If you wish to submit the graphic packs separately you can upload your zip file to the Graphics Gallery. Then include the topic link in your theme topic information.
    Non-compliance with this upload rule can result in your theme being removed from the gallery. [Note: ZB-hosted backups of remotely hosted CSS or layout codes must also be posted with your release.]
  • When linking your preview to a board with multiple themes, please configure your URL with the destination number for that theme, like so:
    http://support.zathyus.com/index/?setskin=1200009
    Get the theme number by hovering over the preview link for the theme in your ACP. It will appear in your status bar.
  • Your theme should contain a copyright linking back to the Zathyus Networks. :)
  • When adding a copyright to your theme, you can add the following to your Board Wrappers or Theme Layout. Personalize it with your name and you'll be ready to post it. It already contains a link back to the Zathyus Networks. Providing a link on your theme allows more users to be able to use your theme for their own boards, and introduces them to all other network resources available here.
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<div style="text-align: center"><em>Theme/Skin Name</em> created by <strong>Your Name</strong> from <strong><a href="http://support.zathyus.com" target="_blank">Zathyus Networks</a></strong></div>
(You can link to your theme topic or profile page as well if you like.)
After a bit of exposure in the main gallery, your topic will be moved into the appropriate subforum. :)

When commenting on a theme...
  • When commenting on a theme, try to supply only constructive criticisms. Do not post negative comments that do not provide any remedy for the flaws you see. Reactions and opinions may be stated, negative or positive, unless the submitter has requested otherwise. However, inappropriately harsh comments will be removed. Please keep the board rules in mind when posting within this forum.
  • We also ask that you don't backseat moderate, but instead, help the staff out by using the report button. If you think the staff missed a topic that needs moderation, that is the best way to let us know quickly.


I submitted a theme, but nobody has offered me any criticism, why?
If you want to receive criticism and advice, the themes gallery forum is not the place to initially post your theme. The Showcase forum is available for that purpose, and allows more meaningful criticism to be offered. Please post your theme in Creative Showcase to invite critique and suggestions.

I want to share my theme, but I don't want it to be critiqued by others. What should I do?
Sometimes members like to offer their advice to you, however if you would prefer not to receive any constructive criticism on your submission, it is perfectly acceptable to include a note in your topic to that effect.
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Helena
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I'd like to recommend this helpful blog post by Lothlómendil

Details Every Theme Designer Should Know

It gives some very good tips on alerting you to areas of the board that need your styling attention, and how to present your preview in the most helpful way to users that might be interested in installing your theme on their board.


This designer resource list compiled by Pedro may also be helpful: http://support.zathyus.com/topic/621911/
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Consider sharing your theme's images via an HTML Image macros page: EXAMPLE

This saves users the tedious task of rehosting all the images you provide in your zip file download, and then installing them one by one in their AdminCP. An HTML image macros page can be easily copied to a user's AdminCP by running a couple of small scripts in their developer console.

For a template and instructions on how to make an HTML Image Macros page for your board, please see this tutorial:
http://support.zathyus.com/topic/5232167

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