Want to know one of the biggest mistakes most designers are making when it comes to creating Showit website templates…
Creating every single website template from scratch.
This was one of my biggest setbacks when I first started creating and selling Showit templates.
A single page would take me hours, sometimes DAYS to complete. Designing each section from scratch, organising layers and text hierarchies and then the dreaded task of formatting EVERYTHING for mobile.
And this was ONLY AFTER I’d spent even more time sourcing the inspiration to begin the template design in the first place.
The reality however, was that I spent less time actually ‘designing’ and more time:
- Staring blankly at the Simple Showit template, waiting for inspiration to strike…
- Getting distracted on Pinterest, second-guessing my abilities and comparing myself to every other designer…
- Scouring the Showit Help Docs in an attempt to create ‘fancy features’ only to be left feeling even more confused than when I first started…
Not only did this way of doing things take up more time, but WAY more energy too.
I constantly felt like I was taking one step forward and two steps back. And the longer it took to make progress, the harder it was to stay motivated.
If you can relate, you’re not alone – but you might be missing out on some serious opportunities that could be holding you back from reaching your full potential in the website template game.
Let’s dive in and explore why:
The Allure of a Blank Canvas
I get it. There’s something exciting about starting with a completely blank page in the Showit dashboard. It feels pure, untainted by anyone else’s ideas. You might think, “This is how I’ll create something truly unique and original”.
But, here’s the thing: that blank page can also be a creativity killer. If you’ve spent way too long starting at the ‘Simple’ Showit template, not knowing how or where to begin, then you probably know what I’m talking about.
It’s like staring at a flashing cursor on a blank page when you’re trying to write. Sometimes, the sheer number of possibilities can be paralysing.
The Hidden Time Sink
Let’s be real for a second. How long does it actually take you to build a Showit website template from absolute zero?
I’m talking about setting up the basic structure, creating a cohesive design system, ensuring responsiveness across devices, and adding all those little details that make a website template shine.
Days? Weeks? For some designers, it can even take years!
Now, multiply that by the number of templates you want to sell in your shop. Yikes, right?
Think about what else you could be doing with that time:
- Creating marketing materials to promote your template shop
- Engaging with your audience on social media
- Learning new design techniques or Showit features
- Collaborating with other designers or businesses
By starting each website template from scratch, you’re not just investing time – you’re potentially missing out on endless opportunities for growth AND income.
Quality Versus Quantity
You might be thinking, “But, if I take shortcuts, won’t my templates suffer in quality?”
Here’s the truth bomb: starting from scratch doesn’t guarantee quality. In fact, it might be holding you back from creating your best work.
When you’re spending so much time on the basics, you have less energy for the creative flourishes that make your Showit website templates stand out. It’s hard to focus on innovative features or unique design elements when you’re busy recreating the wheel for the hundredth time.
And with this, comes the intangible cost to consider: creative burnout. Constantly reinventing the wheel can be exhausting. It’s easy to find yourself stuck in a creative rut, struggling to come up with fresh ideas when you’re bogged down with the basics time and time again.
The Power of a Head Start
This is where our commercially-licensed Showit canvases and starter templates come in. They’re not the enemy of creativity – they’re your secret weapon.
Here’s why:
- Faster Iteration: Starting with a solid foundation means you can create and release templates more quickly. More templates = more chances to catch a buyer’s eye.
- Focus on Innovation: When the basics are taken care of, you can pour your energy into the unique features that will make your templates irresistible.
- Consistent Quality: Our Showit canvases and starter templates are built with best practices in mind. You’re starting from a place of proven quality.
- Learning Opportunity: Examining well-built canvases can teach you new techniques and inspire fresh ideas.
But, what about originality?
I hear you. “Won’t all my website templates look the same as every other designer if we all start from the same place?”
Absolutely not! Think of each canvas or starter template as your raw ingredients. A dozen chefs given the same ingredients will create wildly different dishes. Your unique style, your understanding of your target market and your creative problem-solving are what will make your templates stand out.
Using the commercial Showit canvases and starter website templates isn’t about cutting corners. It’s about working smarter. It’s about respecting your time and energy as a valuable resource.
By leveraging these tools, you’re giving yourself the gift of time – time to create more website templates, time to market your work effectively, time to engage with your community and understand their needs.
Imagine doubling or tripling your website template output without sacrificing quality. Imagine having the time and energy to really polish each template, adding those special touches that make buyers fall in love.
That’s the power of letting go of the “start from scratch” mentality.
So, next time you sit down to create a new Showit template, consider how your template creation process could change (and improve) just by using commercially-licensed canvases or starter templates.
See it not as a constraint, but as a launchpad for your creativity. Your future self – and your template shop – will thank you!
Remember, in the world of Showit template design, working smarter leads to standing out. So go ahead and give yourself permission to use all the tools at your disposal.
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