The Ultimate Showit FAQ Guide for Entrepreneurs + Creatives

If you’ve been looking into building a new website, chances are you’ve come across Showit. 

Maybe you’ve heard other entrepreneurs talk about it or noticed it in the footer of a site you love. Either way, there’s a reason it keeps coming up. Showit’s one of the most flexible and design-friendly platforms out there.

As a brand and Showit website designer who’s built countless sites for coaches, creatives, and service-based businesses, I can tell you firsthand, Showit is in a league of its own!🔥 It’s where creative freedom meets strategy (no coding needed!) with fully customizable, beautifully designed websites that give you endless flexibility to bring your vision to life.

If you’re new to Showit (or just curious about what makes it so good), this guide covers the most common questions I get in plain, non-techy language so you can decide if it’s the right platform for your business.

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What is Showit (and how is it different from other website builders)?

Showit is a drag-and-drop website platform that lets you design your site with the same creative freedom you’d have in Canva, but it’s built specifically for websites with way more power, flexibility, and strategy behind it. You can move text, photos, shapes, and graphics anywhere you want on the page. What you see in the editor is exactly how it’ll look when published! 🙌🏻

Unlike other platforms, you’re not locked into strict layouts or grids. That means no more fighting with templates that “almost” fit your vision.

Quick comparison:

• Squarespace is great for simplicity, but it’s creatively limited. You can build a clean site quickly, but if you want something that feels truly custom or outside the box, you’ll end up needing code to get there.
• WordPress is powerful, but it relies heavily on plugins and custom coding. One broken plugin or small backend change can throw off your entire site. That makes maintenance trickier (and more technical) than most business owners want.
• Wix offers drag-and-drop functionality, but it often feels clunky and restrictive once you start customizing. The templates can look good out of the box, but it’s harder to get a polished, professional finish that feels uniquely branded.
• Showit gives you total visual freedom without touching a single line of code. You can design your website exactly how you envision it, with creative flexibility, built-in hosting, and peace of mind knowing your site will look and function beautifully without breaking every time you make an update.
  

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Do I need to know how to code to use Showit?

Not at all! Showit is completely code-free, making it perfect for beginners and non-developers. You can visually edit every part of your site without touching HTML or CSS, and the built-in design settings give you endless creative flexibility! If you ever want to take things a step further, you can add custom code for advanced features, but you’ll find most of what you need is already built right in!

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Is Showit good for my type of business?

Absolutely! While Showit first gained traction in the photography world, it’s now the go-to platform for coaches, designers, copywriters, wellness practitioners, and creative entrepreneurs of every kind. Some of the biggest names in the online business space have switched to Showit because it offers full creative freedom without sacrificing strategy or performance.

What makes Showit stand out is how adaptable it is. Whether you’re selling services, running a podcast, launching digital products, or showcasing a portfolio, the platform is designed to grow with your business. As your brand evolves, you can easily add new pages, offers, or features. No developer required.

If you want a website that truly feels like you (not another cookie-cutter template), Showit gives you the tools to make it happen, beautifully and strategically.👏🏻

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How does Showit work with WordPress for blogging?

If you choose a Showit plan with a blog, your design lives in Showit while your blog content is powered by WordPress.

That means you get the best of both worlds:

• Design flexibility through Showit
  You can visually design your blog layout just like any other page. No templates, no limits, and no code required. Your blog posts automatically match your brand’s design, giving you a seamless, professional look across your entire site.
  
• SEO power and blog management through WordPress
  Behind the scenes, your blog runs on WordPress, which means you still get access to its powerful SEO tools, plugins, and easy post management. Think of it as having WordPress do the heavy lifting while Showit keeps everything looking beautiful and on-brand.
  

This fusion is one of the biggest reasons creative entrepreneurs love Showit. You get total design freedom while WordPress handles structure, stability, and SEO. It’s truly the best of both worlds, combining creative control for you and technical muscle for your website.

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Is Showit good for SEO?

Yes! Showit is built with SEO in mind, so you have full control over how your site performs in search. You can easily update your page titles, meta descriptions, image alt text, and URL slugs right inside the platform. It’s all visual and beginner-friendly, so you don’t need to dig into code or confusing settings to optimize your pages.

Showit sites also load quickly and use clean, responsive design structures that Google loves. A well-designed, fast, and strategically written site can rank just as well (if not better) than sites built on other platforms.

If you have a blog, Showit connects with WordPress to give you even more SEO flexibility. You’ll still design everything in Showit, but your posts live on WordPress, so you can use tools like Yoast to take your optimization even further.

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Can I sell products or digital offers on Showit?

Yes! You can absolutely sell products, templates, or digital offers through Showit. It just depends on the scale of your shop and what you’re selling.

Showit isn’t a full eCommerce platform on its own, but it integrates seamlessly with several checkout tools and platforms so you can create a beautifully branded shopping experience that fits your business.

Here are some popular options that work perfectly with Showit:

• Shopify Lite: Great for small shops or limited product lines. You can embed “Buy Now” buttons or product widgets directly on your Showit pages, keeping your design and layout exactly how you want it.
  
• ThriveCart: Perfect for selling templates, courses, or other digital downloads. It’s easy to connect and gives you advanced features like upsells, bundles, and affiliate tracking.
  
• Flodesk Checkout: Ideal for simple digital offers, workshops, or low-ticket services. It’s quick to set up, visually clean, and integrates with your email marketing.
  
• WooCommerce (via WordPress): For Showit sites that need a more built-out shop experience, WooCommerce can be integrated through the WordPress backend. It’s a great way to add a small to mid-sized online store without leaving Showit.
  

That said, if your business is fully eCommerce based, meaning your main focus is selling a high volume of physical products or you need advanced shipping, fulfillment, and inventory management, a dedicated eCommerce platform like Shopify will be a better fit.

For most service providers, coaches, and creatives selling digital products, templates, or a handful of physical items, Showit’s flexibility paired with one of these tools is more than enough to create a seamless, stylish shopping experience that feels completely on-brand.

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What’s included in a Showit subscription?

Every Showit plan comes with everything you need to design, launch, and manage your website in one place, no juggling extra tools or tech headaches.

Here’s what’s included:

• The Showit Builder: Your drag-and-drop design tool where all the magic happens. You can customize every part of your desktop and mobile site without touching a single line of code.
  
• Hosting for your website: Showit includes reliable, secure hosting, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing or managing it separately.
  
• Customer support: Their support team is seriously the best! You can chat directly with the Showit crew inside the app whenever you need help.
  
• Access to free starter templates: Great if you’re starting from scratch or want a base to learn the platform before upgrading to a premium template, or hiring a designer.
  
• Optional blog integration: If you choose a plan with blogging, your blog is hosted through WordPress but designed entirely in Showit.
  

All you need is your domain, your content, and your creativity. Showit handles the hosting, updates, and tech setup so you can focus on running your business instead of managing your website.

Note: Third-party platforms like email marketing tools, CRMs, or checkout systems aren’t included in your Showit plan, but they’re easy to integrate when you’re ready to add extra functionality!

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Can I start with a template (and customize it)?

Yes! Showit templates are a fantastic option for entrepreneurs who want a professional design without the custom price tag. You can customize colors, fonts, layouts, and graphics until it feels 100% you.

If you’re not sure where to start, check out my Showit Template Shop! Each template is strategically designed for coaches, service providers, and creative entrepreneurs. And if you’d rather have me handle the setup, I offer Template Customization Services to get your site launched fast and with a designer’s creative touch! ✨

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What if I want a fully custom design?

That’s my specialty! 💁🏼‍♀️ If you’re ready for a totally unique brand and website from the ground up, my Custom Brand & Website Design Services are built for you. Together, we’ll create something bold, strategic, and perfectly aligned with your business vision.

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Can I switch to Showit if my site is on Squarespace, Wix, or WordPress?

Absolutely! Many people make the switch to Showit when they’re ready for more creative freedom and a website that feels truly custom. While your existing website design and pages can’t be transferred directly, your blog posts can be migrated by the Showit team. The rest of your content, like text and images, can be restructured and redesigned within your new Showit site to match your updated brand and layout. It’s the perfect chance to refresh your visuals, tighten your messaging, and create a website that finally feels like you.

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Why do designers (like me) love Showit?

Because it’s fun. Truly.🎉

Showit lets you design outside the box, giving me the freedom to blend layers, textures, videos, animations, and typography in ways that make every project one of a kind. For creative entrepreneurs who want a site that feels as unique as their brand, nothing else compares.

If you want to see how creative Showit can get, check out my portfolio to explore past projects or read 8 Reasons I Build All My Websites on Showit to dive deeper into why it’s my go-to platform!

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Whether you’re DIY-ing your first site, customizing a template, or going fully custom, Showit gives you everything you need to bring your vision to life.

I’ve trusted Showit for years. It’s the platform I recommend to every entrepreneur who wants a website that’s bold, strategic, and truly unique.

👉🏻 Ready to build your dream website on Showit? Explore my Showit Website Design Services or browse my Showit Template Shop to find the perfect fit for your business.