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Crafting Your Showit Website: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hey there, fellow website enthusiast! 🎉 Cameron and Tia here, your trusty wedding photographers and Showit aficionados. Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of Showit with a Showit website guide! So, before you go on a wild tweaking spree, hear us out – we chose Showit for its fantastic templates so you wouldn’t have to […]

Hey there, fellow website enthusiast! 🎉 Cameron and Tia here, your trusty wedding photographers and Showit aficionados. Today, we’re diving into the nitty-gritty of Showit with a Showit website guide! So, before you go on a wild tweaking spree, hear us out – we chose Showit for its fantastic templates so you wouldn’t have to start from square one.

We get it, customization is key, but don’t sabotage your own efforts by reinventing the wheel. If you’ve got a TONIC template, it’s already a masterpiece in the making. So, start by adding your content before you embark on a late-night web design career. Trust us; future-you will thank present-you. 😉

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#1 – Adding and Adjusting Your Branding

First things first, gather your branding essentials:

  • PNG files of your logo (and all its versions)
  • Patterns used in your branding
  • Design elements/icons
  • Favicon
  • Brand font styles
  • Color palette hex codes

Once you’ve got these gems, update your global design settings panel. It’s like waving a magic wand – changing fonts and colors across your site with a few clicks. We’ve got your back with guides on adding custom fonts and editing design settings for fonts and colors.

#2 – Writing and Integrating Your Website Copy

Your website isn’t complete without compelling copy. Our advice? Write it outside of Showit – a Google Doc alongside your template will do the trick. Use the existing copy in your TONIC template as a cue, keep it simple, and think about what your audience wants to know.

No one wants to read bland, generic copy; they crave stories. Make sure your copy answers these five questions for your readers:

  • What do you do?
  • How do you do it differently or better than anyone else?
  • Can you do THAT for me?
  • Why do your clients/customers choose you?
  • What’s the clear next step?

Check out these resources for copywriting tips and tricks, and make your website a storytelling masterpiece.

#3 – Inputting and Optimizing Your Media

While you can use the stock photos that come with your TONIC template, adding some of your media will make your website feel personal. Organize your media in Google Drive or Dropbox, then upload them to Showit’s media library. Showit’s automatic resizing will save you from techy headaches, just remember to optimize your images for speed. Google and your users prefer fast websites!

#4 – Customizing Your Website Design

Now that your branding, fonts, colors, copy, and media are in place, you’ve got the creative freedom to customize your heart out. If you have questions, Showit’s friendly support team is there to help.

#5 – Optimizing Your Website For SEO

To shine on the web, you need to be visible. That’s where SEO comes in. Check out our favorite beginner-friendly SEO resources. Your website deserves to be seen, so let’s make that happen.

#6 – Testing EVERYTHING for User Experience

A flawless website is a must for user satisfaction. Before hitting “publish,” triple-check your website for copy, links, mobile design, canvas views, and social media links. Proofread and take your time – waiting a day can help you spot mistakes you might’ve missed.

#7 – Launching & Marketing Your New Showit Website

The grand finale – launching your website! Spread the word on Instagram, email your list, create before-and-after posts, write a blog, and offer exclusive access to a freebie on your site. Tell the world, and they’ll come.

Now, it’s time to pop the champagne and celebrate your new Showit website. 🚀🥂 You did it! If you’re dying to try out Showit because of this Showit website guide, use our link HERE for one month totally free! It’s on us 😉

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