Showit: A Step-by-Step Guide to Switching Your Website

Thinking about switching your website over to Showit? You’re in the right place. Changing platforms can feel like a big step, but with Showit, the process is much simpler than you might expect — and the creative freedom you gain is completely worth it.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through each step to help you move your website to Showit with confidence. I recently moved my photography website from Wix to Showit. I’m so glad I did and wish I would have done it sooner. Here’s an article on why Showit is so much better than Wix. Whether you’re starting fresh or bringing over an existing site, this step-by-step process will make everything feel much more manageable. Let’s get started.

Step 1: Make Sure Showit Is Right for You

Before you start switching your site, take a moment to make sure Showit fits your needs. Showit gives you full creative control without requiring any coding skills. It’s a great choice for photographers, artists, and business owners who want a site that looks and feels completely their own.

Here’s how you’ll know Showit is a good fit:

• You want a fully customizable website without the tech headaches.
• You want a design that stands out and feels true to your brand.
• You care about having a mobile-friendly, SEO-ready website.
• You want the flexibility to update and grow your site easily over time.

If you checked yes to most of these, you’re in the right place. And if you want to make the switch even smoother, you can start with one of my Showit templates — designed to help creative business owners build a beautiful, professional site with ease.

Step 2: Choose Your Showit Template Or Start From Scratch

Now that you know Showit is the right fit, it’s time for the fun part — deciding how you want to build your new website.

You have two options: start with a blank canvas and design your site from the ground up, or use a professionally designed Showit template to give yourself a strong, beautiful starting point.

If you’re new to Showit or you want to save time, choosing a template is the best way to go. A good template already includes the layout, design, and structure you need. You can simply add your own words, images, and brand style to make it yours. It takes out the guesswork and helps you launch faster.

I design templates specifically for photographers and creative business owners who want a website that feels polished and personal. If you want a beautiful starting point, take a look at my collection and find the one that fits your style.

Whether you pick a template or start from scratch, Showit gives you full creative control. You can easily change layouts, colors, and designs so your site feels like a true reflection of you and your brand.

Step 3: Set Up Your Showit Account

Once you’re ready to get started, head over to Showit’s website and set up your account. You can start with a free trial if you want to explore the platform before committing to a subscription.

When you create your account, Showit will walk you through the basics — no tech experience required. You’ll choose a subscription plan based on what you need. If you plan to bring over a blog from WordPress, make sure to pick a plan that includes blog setup.

After you create your account, you’ll land inside the Showit dashboard. This is where you’ll design, customize, and launch your new site. It’s designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, so you can start working on your site right away without feeling overwhelmed.

Take a little time to click around and get familiar with the platform. The more comfortable you feel, the easier the next steps will be.

Step 4: Prepare Your Content

Before you start designing, take some time to gather and organize everything you’ll need for your website. Having your content ready will make the building process go much more smoothly.

Here’s what you’ll want to pull together:

• Your branding — logo files, brand colors, and fonts if you have them.
• Your images — professional photos you want to use throughout your site.
• Your website copy — text for your homepage, about page, services, portfolio, and contact page.
• Your links — any important links you want to include, like social media profiles, galleries, or client portals.

If you already have a website, review your existing content and decide what you want to keep, update, or remove. Moving to Showit is a great opportunity to refresh your messaging and make sure your site truly reflects your brand.

By gathering everything now, you’ll save yourself a lot of back-and-forth later — and you’ll be able to focus on the fun part: bringing your new site to life.

Step 5: Design and Customize Your Site

Now comes the part where everything starts to come together. It’s time to design and customize your site inside Showit.

If you’re using a template, start by swapping out the demo content with your own. Add your logo, update the color palette to match your brand, and replace the template’s text and images with your own content. Showit makes it easy to drag, drop, and move elements exactly where you want them, so you can make the site truly yours.

If you’re building from scratch, begin with the basics — create your homepage layout, set your brand styles, and build your core pages one at a time. Showit’s tools give you full creative control, but it’s still easy to make changes as you go.

Take your time during this step. Focus on building a site that feels right for you and your business. Keep your audience in mind and design with the goal of making their experience easy, engaging, and welcoming.

Step 6: Connect Your Domain and Launch

Once your site looks and feels the way you want it to, you’re ready for the final step — connecting your domain and launching your new website.

Inside your Showit dashboard, you’ll find a simple process for setting up your domain. If you already have a domain name (like yourbusinessname.com), you’ll just need to update a few settings with your domain provider. Showit’s support team provides clear instructions, and if you ever feel stuck, they’re always ready to help.

After your domain connects, it’s time to officially launch. Publish your site, celebrate the work you’ve put into it, and start sharing it with the world. Don’t worry if you notice little things you want to tweak after you go live — one of the best parts about Showit is how easy it is to log in, make updates, and keep your site fresh.

Launching a new website is a big step, and you should be proud of everything you’ve built!

Final Thoughts

Switching your website to Showit doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. When you break it down into small, manageable steps, the process becomes so much easier — and even exciting. Showit gives you the creative freedom to build a site that feels like a true extension of your brand, and it’s built to grow with you as your business evolves.

If you’re ready to get started, take it one step at a time. And if you want a little extra help, my Showit templates are designed to make the process even smoother, giving you a beautiful, professional starting point without all the stress.

You deserve a website that feels like you. And with Showit, you’re closer to that dream than you think.

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