144: Is a Showit Website Template Right for Your Business? (The BIGGEST Questions We Get Asked About Using Templates!) — Part One!

11/16/21 • 30 min

Breakthrough Brand Podcast - Online Business Growth, Website Design Strategies, Grow a Podcast, Motherhood and Business, Passive Income, Christian Faith, Showit Templates

If you are interested in a template from me but have some questions first — this episode will likely (hopefully!) answer some of those questions. And, this is a two parter, so in a few days I’m dropping another episode with more questions answered.

I’m explaining everything like friends sitting over coffee chatting web design. And I hope these answers will give you clarity around my templates, what they are, how they work, who they are for and all that good stuff! And if you’re like “I’m not really sure I even want or need a template, but I am curious about how website templates work and how Showit works” ... then still totally tune in. I think there’s something here for you as well!

You’ll find time stamps below, so if you want to skip around this episode to find just what you need - you can!

[03:13] What are your templates? What exactly is a website template?
[05:32] What costs are involved with your templates?
[11:44] Can I change (fill in the blank thing) on the template?
[14:58] What is Showit? And how come it looks like Showit only is for photographers?
[20:46] Why does Showit use Wordpress?
[24:39] If I have Wordpress already, will my blogs come over to Showit?

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/144

- Learn more about WordPress and Showit differences (episode #32): https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-vs-wordpress-how-to-switch/

- Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/

- Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

- You can try Showit out for a month absolutely free, no strings attached with my link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-coupon-code

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You’ll find time stamps below, so if you want to skip around this episode to find just what you need - you can!

[03:13] What are your templates? What exactly is a website template?
[05:32] What costs are involved with your templates?
[11:44] Can I change (fill in the blank thing) on the template?
[14:58] What is Showit? And how come it looks like Showit only is for photographers?
[20:46] Why does Showit use Wordpress?
[24:39] If I have Wordpress already, will my blogs come over to Showit?

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/144

- Learn more about WordPress and Showit differences (episode #32): https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-vs-wordpress-how-to-switch/

- Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/

- Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

- You can try Showit out for a month absolutely free, no strings attached with my link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-coupon-code

Previous Episode

143: 8 Time-Saving Hacks for Launching Your Website Template FASTER [Recast]

So you got a website template or maybe you’re thinking about getting a template, but you want things done ASAP. I’m talking about a 5 day set up then launched! It IS possible, and I’ve had many customers over the years get their sites done in a DAY and even more in a week or a few weeks. In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips for how to customize and launch your website template faster. Whether you have a template from me or someone else, whether it’s a Showit template or a Squarespace template — doesn’t matter, these tips will help you out!

Now, if this topic sounds familiar to you... it’s because the meat of this episode originally aired in 2020. It was a really popular one based both on downloads and feedback from you all. So whether you listened then and need a refresher or you totally never heard that one, but NEED IT... It’s back and here for you to check out. And with a fresh intro where I talk a little bit about what’s been going on with me lately in newborn life!

Your website can’t go to work for your business unless it’s live for the world to see. So, let’s get it live and up asap! Turn the volume up for my top 8 time-saving hacks to get your site up fast!

Get the full show notes for this episode at http://elizabethmccravy.com/143

Watch a tour of the Showit Blueprint Course mentioned in this episode: https://elizabethmccravy.com/course-video

Shop the EM Shop Showit Website Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop/

See a showcase of what our amazing customers do with their sites: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showcase

Take the website personality quiz: https://elizabethmccravy.com/style

See fun, free freebies and resources for your business: http://elizabethmccravy.com/tools

Hang out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/

Next Episode

145: Is a Showit Website Template Right for Your Business? (Software Integrations, How to Choose a Template, and SEO Strategy) — Part Two

Two episodes in ONE WEEK?! So fun right! I’m here with part two of our Showit Templates Q&A time. I’m answering the top questions I get about using Showit, my template shop, and other website design questions. These are coming to you straight from our inbox, and I’ll be answering them in the most easy to understand, non-techy way possible!

If you are interested in a template from me but have some questions first — this episode will likely (hopefully!) answer some of those questions. And, if you missed part one... scoot back to episode #144 for that! You don’t have to listen to both, but both will be helpful to you in understanding templates.

You’ll find time stamps below, so if you want to skip around this episode to find just what you need - you can!

[02:39] Do your templates integrate with (fill in the blank software)?
[06:03] I am struggling with which template to pick, I really love X one but also X one! How do I pick?
[09:43]Who are your templates not right for?
[12:17] Who all uses your templates?
[14:54] What happens if I run into an issue and can’t figure something out?
[19:25] How is the SEO game with your templates?

Links mentioned in this episode:

- Get the blog version/full show notes for this episode: http://elizabethmccravy.com/145

- Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/

- Shop Showit templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/shop

- You can try Showit out for a month absolutely free, no strings attached with my link: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-coupon-code

- See a full tour of the Showit Blueprint Course: https://elizabethmccravy.com/course-video

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