Are you tired of your old, boring website and looking for a change? Having a website that truly represents your brand is crucial. But finding a platform that offers customization and personality can be a challenge. When I started, I was using WordPress, but I found myself getting bored with the generic designs and cookie-cutter templates. That’s when I stumbled upon Showit.
In this episode I talk about why I switched from WordPress to Showit. Showit is a website builder that allows you to create a custom design site without the need for coding. With Showit, you can easily customize every aspect of your site in real-time, making it super easy to make changes and updates. One of the best things about Showit is that it still uses WordPress for blogging, so you get all the power of WordPress SEO and plugins while also having the flexibility to create a custom design site.
Another great feature of Showit is that you can save portions of your site as templates, which saves you so much time. If you have a call-out or a client testimonial block that you love, you can save it as a template and use it on multiple pages. And if you update it in one spot, it updates everywhere.
But what about hosting? Don’t worry, hosting is included in the price of Showit, so you don’t have to worry about choosing a hosting provider. And their customer support is fantastic, they’re super responsive and easy to talk to.
Now, I won’t lie to you, there is a bit of a learning curve with Showit. But, once you get the hang of it, it’s fairly simple. If you’re not confident in your ability to edit your website, you can purchase a service from someone to do it for you. Or, if you’re committed to learning, take the time to understand the drag and drop system. It’s intuitive and easy to use once you get the hang of it.
However, as with anything, there are a few cons to Showit. For instance, if you have a blog option, you will have two separate logins – one for WordPress and one for Showit. It can be annoying to have to switch back and forth between the two logins, but it’s a small price to pay for the flexibility of Showit. Another con is that mobile pages are completely editable from the desktop version, which can be a pro and a con. It’s great that you can edit your mobile pages completely differently, but it can also be time-consuming since the mobile view is not completely responsive to your changes.
Before you make the switch to Showit, consider the costs of your current hosting provider, any premium plugins you use, and any themes or templates you’ve purchased. Don’t make any hasty decisions just because Showit seems like the new, shiny toy. If you’ve already invested a lot of time and money into your website and it’s working for you, then stick with it.
I am so happy with my decision to switch to Showit. My website now feels like a true representation of my brand, and I love that I have the flexibility to change and customize it as much as I want. My website is faster, more user-friendly, and looks great on any device. So if you’re feeling stuck with your website and the market for a new website builder, I highly recommend giving Showit a try. It’s mobile responsive, customizable, and easy to use once you get the hang of it. Take the time to explore your options and make an informed decision. And, if you do decide to make the switch, let me know how it goes, I’d love to see your site!
Discussed In This Episode:
- ShowIt Website Builder (get a free month with my link!)
- Emma Troy Design (for templates or custom design services)
- Showit Design Marketplace
- WordPress
- SiteGround (hosting provider)
- Yoast SEO (WordPress plugin)
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