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Looks clean💯
Day 5/90
$0 → $5,000
These aren't set in stone, but I try to visualize the aesthetic tone of what I'm making. Next week I'll gather references and refine. I find there's a powerful effect of stating, with words, what the look and tone of the design will be.
#framerchallenge
Amazing 😍 😍 😍 😍 😍
MY FIRST FRAMER TEMPLATE GOT APPROVED & PUBLISHED IN THE MARKETPLACE. After 3 months of reviews.
Yup. 3 months of thinking I had all the requirements met.
Here's what I learned along the way, in case you're going through the same process:
1. You need a clear user persona
I wanted to make my template general enough that anyone could use it. Huge mistake. By trying to serve everyone, it served nobody. This was actually a rejection reason.
2. Be consistent with your buttons
If you have a "Contact" button, every single one needs to link to the same section. Sounds obvious, but it's easy to miss and reviewers will catch it.
3. Manually audit your components, colors, and code
Don't rely entirely on the Unused Component plugin. It missed things for me and caused multiple rejections. Some things just need a manual pass.
4. ALT text every photo
Placeholders included. Every single one.
5. Add input validation to your forms manually
This is the only video you need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN9giCMK6Zo
6. Make sure ALL your colors are in your library
Error states, low-opacity variations, everything. Go through each component individually. It takes time upfront, but saves you a lot more later.
7. Rename all your layers
"Stack" won't get approved. The Auto-Rename feature is a good starting point, but make sure every name actually makes sense.
8. Use the Balance feature for fonts
It prevents orphaned words across different screen sizes. A small detail that makes a real difference.
➡️ Get a copy of my FREE template in the marketplace: https://www.framer.com/marketplace/templates/blossom/
It took perseverance to get through the process, but I would totally do it again. Have you ever submitted a template to Framer? I'd love to hear about your experience below 👇
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