Templates requirements

Strong design is central to the Readymag template library. Looking at already featured templates or projects from Examples can help set expectations around what’s typically selected.

In addition, community templates should be flexible and well-structured so users can apply them as-is or adapt them to fit their needs. The guidelines below cover technical requirements. They’re mandatory, but they don’t guarantee acceptance. Final selections are made based on the design team’s judgment. Please note that individual feedback isn’t usually provided, but may be offered when minor adjustments are needed.

Each submission is reviewed within 21 days. Any resubmission restarts the review period. If changes are requested by the design team, make sure to resubmit the template without unsubmitting. This keeps everything in one place and only takes one click.

Templates can also be sold on Gumroad or other platforms at any time, even if they’re not accepted into the Readymag template library.

Design and Layout

• Maintain a consistent visual style across all pages.
• Add layouts for the devices on which your project can be viewed.
• Avoid repeating the same layout with only minor changes.
• Keep designs easy to customize—avoid overly decorative elements, complex layering, or hard-to-edit graphics.
• Use clear typographic hierarchy with limited font styles and sizes to improve readability.
• Only use original content. Don’t copy components from other Readymag templates or presets.
• Include high-quality visuals, such as images, video, or graphics.
• Use effects and animations purposefully—to support the design, not just as decoration.
• Keep animations consistent across the template.

Technical Setup

• Design using Readymag’s built-in tools. Avoid workarounds that could cause functionality issues.
• Use appropriate widget for appropriate content except in cases where it is inevitable.
• Remove hidden layers, unused styles, fonts, or pages.
• Add a custom title and description in your project settings.
• Use Text Styles to improve editability and responsiveness across devices.
• Remove default styles that could cause display inconsistencies.
• Stick to fonts available in Readymag—custom or paid fonts may not load for all users.
• Ensure layouts work well on desktop and mobile (and add tablet-specific versions if needed).
• Design mobile-friendly interactions. Avoid relying on hover effects for key content.
• Set up navigation properly using “On all pages” or “Above pages” for fixed elements.
• Double-check mobile menus for full functionality and visibility.
• Make buttons and links visually clear and interactive (hover states help!).
• List the template price in USD only—both on the Readymag page and in the external purchase link.

Content and Accessibility

• Keep text well-written, clear, and easy to understand.
• Use only licensed or original media. Avoid copyrighted content.
• Give your template a unique name that doesn’t duplicate or include existing category names.
• Check that all internal links (e.g. footer and nav) direct to the correct pages.
• Avoid dummy texts and shapes instead of visuals — provide the real content for the context.
• Make your template inclusive and accessible to a wide audience:
  • Use respectful, discrimination-free language and imagery
  • Avoid explicit content, nudity, or inappropriate visuals
  • Do not reference political or religious topics