Submitting Your Own Layout

Have you created an amazing custom layout for your profile? Share it with the LavishMade community! When you submit your layout, other users can discover, favorite, and apply it to their own profiles.

Why Submit Your Layout?

• Share Your Creativity: Let others discover and use your design
• Build Your Reputation: Get recognition for your design skills
• Help Others: Make it easy for users to customize their profiles
• Get Feedback: See how others use and enjoy your layouts
• Contribute to Community: Help grow the collection of available layouts

What You'll Need

Before submitting, make sure you have:

• Layout Name: A catchy, descriptive name for your layout
• Description: Explain your layout's style, features, and who it's for
• Custom CSS: Your complete CSS code (required)
• Background Image URL: Optional - URL to a background image if your layout uses one
• Preview Image: A screenshot showing how your layout looks (required, under 5MB)

How to Submit Your Layout

1. Go to the Layouts page (from your profile settings or browse layouts)
2. Click "Submit a New Layout" or navigate to the submission form
3. Fill in your layout details:
   • Name: Give your layout a memorable name
   • Description: Describe the style, colors, and features
   • Custom CSS: Paste your complete CSS code
   • Background Image URL: If applicable, provide the image URL
   • Preview Image: Upload a screenshot (PNG, JPEG, GIF, or HEIC, under 5MB)
4. Review your submission to make sure everything looks correct
5. Click "Submit Layout for Review"
6. Wait for admin review - you'll be notified when your layout is approved or if changes are needed

Submission Requirements

CSS Best Practices

To create a great layout that others will love:

• Test Thoroughly: Make sure your CSS works on both desktop and mobile
• Use Responsive Design: Ensure your layout adapts to different screen sizes
• Style Common Elements: Include styles for headers, cards, text, and navigation
• Keep It Readable: Ensure text is readable and accessible
• Use CSS Variables: Make it easy for others to customize colors
• Add Comments: Comment your CSS to help others understand your code
• Test Background Images: If using background images, ensure they don't interfere with readability

After Submission

Once you submit your layout:

• Pending Status: Your layout will be marked as "pending" for review
• Admin Review: Our team will review your submission
• Editable: You can edit your layout while it's pending
• Notifications: You'll receive an email when your layout is approved or if changes are needed
• Approval: Once approved, your layout becomes available to all users
• Rejection: If rejected, you'll receive feedback and can resubmit after making changes

Managing Your Submissions

You can manage your submitted layouts:

• Edit: Edit pending layouts before they're approved
• View Status: Check if your layout is pending, approved, or rejected
• Withdraw: Remove a pending submission if you change your mind
• View Analytics: See how many users have favorited or applied your layout

Tips for Success

• Create a unique, memorable name that describes your layout
• Write a clear description explaining the style and who it's for
• Take a high-quality screenshot that showcases your layout's best features
• Test your CSS thoroughly before submitting
• Make sure your layout is responsive and works on mobile
• Ensure you have rights to use any background images
• Follow LavishMade's design guidelines and community standards

Legal & Rights

Important things to remember:

• Only submit layouts you created or have permission to share
• Ensure you have rights to use any background images
• Don't submit layouts that violate copyright or intellectual property
• Respect others' work - don't copy and resubmit existing layouts
• By submitting, you grant LavishMade permission to display and share your layout