Design Community Support
General Frequently Asked Questions
How does it work?
After signing up and building your profile, you simply provide Brightegg with a design theme. If your theme is approved, it's posted on the Brightegg website for our clients to purchase. Once a client purchases your theme, they use the Brightegg platform to build, launch and manage their website.
How do I make money designing for Brightegg?
As a Brightegg designer, you earn 50% commission each time your design theme is purchased by a Brightegg member. There are two types of design themes you can choose from: Non-exclusive and Exclusive. Non-exclusive themes are sold for $199.00, while exclusive themes sell for $699.00. This is a one-time charge for each theme purchased by a member. So, if your non-exclusive theme is purchased three times in one month, you would earn 50% commission each time that theme is purchased or $298.50.How much does it cost to join?
Nothing. Zip. Nada. Joining and selling your design themes is free.
Can anyone join?
Yup... anybody can join, but not all submitted designs are put up for sale on the Brightegg website. This is because first and foremost we are looking for design themes that follow the Brightegg Design Theme Guidelines. And yes, there are some subjective components that go into evaluating design themes. Think CSS Mania or CSS Beauty. But generally, if you follow the guidelines and submit a good-looking, professional design theme, you'll see your theme up for sale.
How many different design themes can I sell?
You can sell as many as you like. Some designers may only have one theme, while others may have 20 or more.
What is a Brightegg design theme?
A Brightegg Design Theme is made up of at least three things: an HTML file, a CSS file and images associated with the theme. We recommend, however, that you provide a main homepage layout and secondary page layout along with your CSS file and images. In fact, the best themes have multiple layouts that provide users with more flexibility. Multiple-layout themes are also more attractive for members to purchase. Refer to the Design Theme Guidelines for more info.
How does my design theme get published?
All submitted design themes go into a pending queue for review by a Brightegg team member. Your theme is then either approved or left in a pending queue. If it's approved, you're all set and your design theme will be published for Brightegg members to purchase within 5 business days. If it's left in the pending queue, a Brightegg team member will leave comments as Private Messages giving suggestions and tips on how to improve the design and/or properly apply design guidelines. You'll then have a maximum of two months to update the theme and reflect those requested changes. If in that timeframe the theme has not been updated accordingly, it will be moved to a Deleted Queue. You will still be able to access the theme, but will have a maximum of one month to change it and request undeletion. If that timeframe expires, the theme will be permanently removed from Brightegg.
Design Themes
What's a Brightegg design theme?
A Brightegg Design Theme is made up of at least three things: an HTML file, a CSS file and images associated with the theme. We recommend that you provide a main homepage layout and secondary page layout along with your CSS file and images. In fact, the best themes have multiple layouts that provide users with more flexibility. Multiple-layout themes are also more attractive to purchase and that's good for you.
Are there different types of design themes?
Yes. There are two types of design themes you can choose to sell: Non-exclusive and Exclusive. Non-exclusive themes are sold for $199.00, while exclusive themes sell for $699.00. Non-exclusive themes can be sold multiple times, while exclusive themes can only be sold once before it is taken down for good. Brightegg members pay a one-time charge for each theme they purchase. So, if your non-exclusive theme is purchased three times in one month, you would earn 50% commission each time that theme is purchased or $298.50.
How do I submit a design theme?
Submitting a new theme for Brightegg to review takes about 5 minutes. To get started, go to Submit A Theme and complete the form. When you're finished, click on the Submit button and voilà, your theme is on its way to us for review. During the review process, your theme will reside in the Pending Queue folder.
When will Brightegg notify me after I've submitted a theme?
You'll receive an email notification on the acceptance status of your theme within three businesses days. Once accepted, your theme will get published for clients to view and purchase within 5 days and the files will move to your dashboard's Published folder.
How does my theme get published?
All submitted design themes go into a pending queue for review by a Brightegg team member. Your theme is then either approved or moved to your Drafts folder. If it's approved, your theme will be published for Brightegg members to purchase within 5 business days.
What happens to my theme if it is not published?
If a theme is not approved, it's moved to your Drafts folder. Through private messages, your Brightegg reviewer will provide suggestions and tips in on how to improve the design and/or properly apply design guidelines. You will then have a maximum of 60 days to update the theme to reflect the requested changes. If the theme has not been updated accordingly within that timeframe, it will be moved to your Deleted folder. You will have access to the theme for an additional 30 days. During that time you can make changes and resubmit the theme. If the theme is not resubmitted during those final 30 days, it will be permanently removed from the Brightegg platform.
Is there a limit to how many themes I submit?
You can submit as many design themes as you like for consideration. Brightegg chooses each theme based on its own merits of good, attractive design, not on the volume of submissions by one designer.
Is there a limit to how many times I can resubmit a theme for approval?
Nope. Keep sending it in until you get it right.
Can I make changes to a theme once it's published?
Sure. You will be required to resubmit the files, however, which will result in a new review process by Brightegg.
Is there a limit on images I can include with a theme?
There is no set limit but, as all designers know, image-heavy design files can be cumbersome. We know you’ll use good judgment in determining which images (royalty free only permitted) to use.
Can I use any images with my themes?
Only royalty free images will be accepted. Read up on our copyright policy [link to section in terms of use] for more information.
Who buys Brightegg themes?
The primary target audience for Brightegg clientele is small to medium-size businesses and non-profit organizations. Most are professional-type organizations that have a need to be online for one reason or another. Medical offices, real estate agents, lawyers, consultants, coffee shops, towns and regional organizations, churches and photographers. These businesses do not have internal IT departments (or might have one web savvy staffer) and cannot afford to hire an expensive, talented designer. And that's where you come in.
Account Management
How do I join the Brightegg Design Community?
Joining the Brightegg Design Community consists of three steps: registering with Brightegg, building your public profile [link to profile page] and submitting design themes [link to Guidelines] for consideration.
How do I register with Brightegg?
To register with Brightegg, start by clicking on the Sign Up link located at the top of this page. Enter your name, email address, password and username. Your username is your public alias and will identify you in all community spaces of Brightegg, from your themes to posting comments. Once you have entered in all the information, click Register and you will be taken to My Account [link to the My Account main page] to complete your public profile [link to the Profile main page] and add in payment [link to the Payment main page] details.
All personal information entered will be kept private on our servers. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
How do I sign into my Brightegg account?
If you have already registered, click on the Log In link at the top of any Brightegg page. Type in your email address and password, then click Log In to access your account.
What is in My Account?
Go to My Account to edit your public profile, change payment options or update your registration. Only information posted to your profile is available to the public.
Do I need to create a public profile?
The information you provide in your profile will help showcase you as a designer. The more information you add to your profile, the easier members can get to know you and your design style.
How do I update my profile?
Go to My Account and click on Edit Profile.
What if I forgot my password?
If you forget your password you can have it sent to your registered email address. Simply click on the Sign In at the top of any Brightegg page, enter in your email address and click on the Forgot Your Password? link.
Is my personal information secure?
Yes. We will not sell or distribute any of your personal information that is submitted on our site. This includes your email address, postal address, phone number and any other personal data. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information.
Commissions and Getting Paid
How do I earn money with Brightegg?
As a Brightegg designer, you earn 50% commission each time your design theme is purchased by a Brightegg member. There are two types of design themes you can choose to sell: Non-exclusive and Exclusive. Non-exclusive themes are sold for $199.00, while exclusive themes sell for $699.00. This is a one-time charge for each theme purchased by a member. So, if your non-exclusive theme is purchased three times in one month, you would earn 50% commission each time that theme is purchased or $298.50.
How do I get paid?
Brightegg pays designers by PayPal or check. To get paid, you must submit Payment Details [link to area in My Account]. Because you are selling a commodity (design themes) with a mark-up, you must provide Brightegg accurate payment information and, if you’re a U.S. resident, taxpayer information. All personal information will be kept private and secure. Brightegg cannot legally relinquish payment to you without your correct taxpayer ID or SSN.
When will I get paid?
Brightegg will pay your Earnings on a monthly basis. Within 30 days following the end of each calendar month, Brightegg will send you a check for Earnings you have earned for the relevant month. However, if the Earnings payable to you for any month are less than $100.00, Brightegg will hold your Earnings until the total amount due is at least $100.00 or until this Agreement is terminated.
Why do I have to wait 30 days to get paid?
This grace period allows us to process orders and resolve customer service issues and refunds. We want to insure our customers (and yours) are delighted with their purchase before the final transaction is complete.
How do I track my earnings?
If you have published design themes for sale, you can track your earnings on your Dashboard. Money owed to you as well as commissions paid to-date will be listed there.
I do not live in the USA. Can I sell on Brightegg?
Yes we can pay you by PayPal or check.
