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topHow does a properly completed profile of an Author looks?

If you wish the potential clients to have an accurate and favorable image of you, complete the user profile carefully. First impressions usually do matter. Carelessly completed profiles can detract clients, sending potential business to other users from FlashComponents.net.
 
 How do you avoid this? Follow these steps:
 
1) Completely populate the company fields: in “Member Profile” add the complete name of the company, contact person and the complete address including city, state, and zip code.
2) Don’t forget the contact data: Phone number including the area code, mailing address and also the referring site address.
3) Choose the categories carefully: in “Company Profile” choose the categories in which the company is present. 25% of the users search the products from the company directory from the website.
4) Choose the correct slogan: it’s very important for a slogan to summarize exactly what defines you and how you differ from the market.
5) Your description (self description): we think that your description should have 700-800 characters. Descriptions that are too short won’t be interesting to clients. Descriptions which are too long will not encourage reading.
 
Don’t forget to mention your areas of expertise, and provide examples of your work. Also be sure to explain what separates you from other authors in the market.

topHow should the components be presented to attract more customers?

When adding products you should follow certain advertising suggestions which, in our experience, tend to attract more customers. We have listed some of them here for your information..
 
1) The product image: should it be added? An image is worth more than a thousand words. Over 85% of clients choose products with images displayed. The product image should be square.  If it isn’t, FlashComponents will calibrate it automatically without any effort from your side. The important thing is that it is there.
The images should be on a white or neutral background, and if they aren’t no problems. FlashComponents will take care of this.
 
2) Provide online samples and downloadable trial versions which will allow users to test your component before they buy them.
 
3) Write a quick start guide for your component showing the basics steps for using your component.
 
4) Key-words: They are necessary because 75% of the users use the “Search” option, and they search for certain key-words. For example: if you are selling a “scroll bar”, you could use the key words “vertical scroll bar” or “easing scroll bar”.
 
5) Category: Use a relevant category for specific products. 25% of the users use the products category from “User Interface”, ”Audio & Video” etc. The Author’s product should be in the specific category where users expect to find it.
 
6) Product Description: in conjunction with the classification information above, the detailed description of a product will help to give a general overview of the presented product(overview, supported flash versions , features, technical specifications …etc, all are important). And don’t forget: tell what the product will do, but the most important thing is why it is better than other products from the same category. In marketing there is a saying: "tell more, sell more". The more you say, the more you sell.

topWhat do I have to do to increase sales?

You can do a lot of things. Don’t let the day by day activities distract you from the direction and objectives you wish to attain in selling your component.
 
1) Offer complete details: Give complete information on FlashComponents about your work..
 
2) Don’t forget to include images and interactive samples of the products: 85% of the clients prefer products with images and samples.
 
3) Product differences: don’t forget to mention in your profile or the description of the products what makes you or your products unique (Offers incredible low prices? Unlimited support? The largest variety of specialized products? Does the product have a feature that makes it easier, faster, or more efficient? The recommendation of thousands satisfied clients? … etc) All this things matter!
 
4) Make the step to Exclusive Products:
 
- The Exclusive Products will be shown first in the search results: FlashComponents has created the search engine in such way that the Exclusive Product is always listed at the top. Over 75% of the buyers use the search engine to find products.
- Exclusive coders receive 10% higher payouts over that of  Regular Member;
 
5) After the Adding component process is finished, what an author should do first, is to bookmark the product's page in order to be easier found. In this way a potential buyer that is looking for a product with your product's description can reach it more easily.

topWhat are the main problems that the clients see in cooperation with you?

According to research by FlashComponents, coders and buyers have had the following issues when attempting to finalize a transaction.
 
1) Problem: 85% of buyers ignore products without images.
Solution: Add images to every advertised product.
 
2) Problem: The response from the Author is too slow.
Solution: Try to respond to messages from the buyer within 24 hours. It will make a difference. Slow response can cost you clients to other competitors.
 
3) Problem: Too much information.
Solution: Keep the description of the user profile or products under the maximum of 1400 characters.
 
4) Problem: Not enough information
Solution: Keep the description of the user profile or products over the minimum of 700 characters.