What makes FlashComponents.net a top-notch marketplace are the quality files that buyers find here. In order to keep this high-level, some Flash files that are submitted for approval may be rejected for certain reasons. But don’t get frustrated if your files have been rejected because our staff is here to help you. Unlike other marketplaces, our staff will not only review your files, but also make suggestions on what you can change or improve in order to get your components in the day light.

Taking into consideration the huge amount of files we receive daily for approval, here are the main reasons your file may have been rejected:

1.  The component is not really a Flash file

Sure, there are some objects moving around, but that doesn’t make it a Flash component. At least that’s not what we’re looking for in a file. When we say quality files, we mean mouthwatering design, unique features and, nevertheless, useful. And this is where the second reason appears.

2. The component is not useful

We don’t just approve files so we can fill in the categories in our website. We approve them because we really believe in them and in the fact that buyers will find them invaluable for their websites. When developing a Flash file, you must firstly consider for whom you’re developing it. Will anyone find it useful enough to buy it?

3. The component is better off free

It just doesn’t do you justice. If you already have a brilliant portfolio we’re all proud of, why lower your standards? Why not give it away for free to get more visitors to your author profile? In this case, our staff will give you a suggestion to make it free. You don’t have to accept it, but keep in mind that you can also make money by giving away free stuff.

4. The component’s price is too high

Unlike other marketplaces, you are free to choose the price you think your component is worth selling. On the other hand, don’t overestimate your file. To make sure you’ve got the right price, go through the other files from different developers on FC to make an idea of the right price. Moreover, be the critic of your own file. Do you have some unique features that other files from the same category don’t? Or is it just another “simple slider”?

5. The file’s sample has not been uploaded correctly

This happens very often. To avoid this unpleasant situation, make sure you read the instructions carefully before uploading the sample.

6. The sample contains commercial links

This is also a common reason we reject a file. There are a lot of authors that include links to other commercial websites or to their own commercial/non-commercial portfolio. This is not allowed on FC. If you want to exemplify the usage of a hyperlink, we recommend you include a link to your author page on FC. This is a simple and elegant solution that can also help you promote the other files from your portfolio. For further information regarding commercial links, please see our policy.

7. The file includes images, audio or video files you have no copyright over

In this case, there’s an easy solution. Just check out our Library where you can find some great resources for free image, audio and video files you can use in your commercial projects or samples in order to show the potential buyer how the file works.

8. The sample image is low-quality

Make sure the image you use for the file you’ve submitted is a quality one and that the main elements can be distinguished. Consider this when compressing the image.

9. The file is corrupted

There’s no need for further explanations. This is something you have to fix right away and then re-upload the file for approval.

10. The file doesn’t open with the specified version of Flash

Before uploading the file, make sure to review the source code a couple of times and make sure it opens with the version of Flash you specified in the description. This is a simple thing if you don’t want your file rejected and wait a few more days before it’s reviewed again.

11. There’s another file with the exact same name

Be creative when it comes to naming your file. Try avoiding the same all boring words such as: premium, simple, dynamic, basic, etc. Give it a cool name that differentiates it from other files.

12. The same file is being sold on another website by a different developer

“Borrowing” files from other websites and publishing them on FC is not allowed. Even if we don’t always discover this right away, our visitors or other authors will certainly do. That’s when your file is reported for copyright infringement and you will have to deal with an expensive punishment. Check out our copyright policy for more information.

There may also be other reasons I’ve missed, but be sure we will never reject a file without including a message explaining why it was rejected and what our staff believes you can do to improve it in order to get it out in the open on FlashComponents.net. Good luck!