How do I release a new update?

Have you been working on a new update to your template? Great! Here's the process to release it:

1. Update the changelog

When writing the changelog, please make sure you are following the existing conventions. The input supports markdown. A great way to get started is to check how the top-selling items in the Store handle it. A few key rules:

• Follow the right format for typography/heading levels
• Active vs. passive form: use the active form for the bullet point changes, but the passive form for the highlight summary if you have one
• double-check the final rendered value on the Store - there are often surprises when the content is converted from markdown to HTML

Make sure you double-check how the content is rendered on the customer-facing page.

2. Update the version number & date

3. Update each product's variant with the new .zip archives

When updating your template's "Downloadable files" section:

• Only modify the existing file entries.
  • Do not press the "Delete" button to remove a file. If you do, it will prevent customers who purchased the item less than 12 months ago from accessing the update, as they should normally be able to.
• Make sure the downloadable file names:
  • have the brand name as a prefix.
  • Have the current version of the item in the name of the downloadable files. It helps customers determine if they are accessing a new update or not.
  • Have the file extension at the end ( typically .zip).

4. Keep the item page up to date

Please make sure your item's page still follows the guidelines.