How to Launch Your First Website with Showit

If you’ve been Googling how to launch your first website with Showit and feeling both excited and overwhelmed, you’re not alone. We’ve been there. You’ve got the vision, the services, maybe a logo you kind of like, and now it’s time to bring it all to life on a website that actually feels like you. But where do you even start?

Whether you’re launching your business from scratch or finally saying goodbye to your old DIY site, this guide is here to walk you through the process step by step. No tech degree required. Just some coffee, a little patience, and the confidence that yes, you can totally do this.

Let’s break it down.

What is Showit and why do we love it?

Before we dive into the how, let’s talk about the why. Showit is a drag and drop website platform that gives you full creative freedom without needing to touch a single line of code. It’s especially popular with creatives and online service providers because it’s simple, flexible, and just plain fun to use.

Some reasons we love Showit:

• You don’t need to know code (really)
• You can customize literally everything
• It integrates with WordPress for blogging
• It’s mobile friendly and SEO ready
• It lets your brand actually look like your brand

We like Showit because it doesn’t put you in a box. You don’t have to force your brand into a layout that doesn’t feel right. You get to move things around, make it your own, and build a site that actually reflects your style. It’s simple, flexible, and beginner friendly, which is exactly what most of us need when we’re just getting started.

Step 1: Choose your template (or start from scratch)

First things first, decide how you’d like to build your new site. You can either start with a blank canvas or use a template. If this is your first website, we recommend starting with a template.

There are free templates included in your Showit subscription, or you can purchase a premium one from designers (like us!). We offer DIY Showit templates for creatives and entrepreneurs that are easy for even beginners to use.

Pro tip: Choose a template based on your business goals, not just the colors or fonts. You want something that flows with your content, not against it. If you offer services, make sure the layout supports clear offers and a strong call to action. If you blog, pick one with a beautiful blog layout built in.

Step 2: Plan your pages and content

This is the step that most people skip and then regret skipping later. Don’t worry, you don’t need to write an entire novel or have everything figured out today. But it really helps to map out what pages you want and what you’re going to say.

Here are the core pages we recommend starting with:

• Home – your welcome mat. Share what you do and who it’s for right away.
• About – tell your story and what makes your approach unique. People love to know the face behind the brand.
• Services or Work With Me – clearly explain what you offer, who it’s for, and how they can get started.
• Contact – make it easy to reach you. Include a form, email, and links to your socials.
• Blog (optional, but great for SEO and content) – if you enjoy writing or plan to build an audience over time, this is a great place to start.

Bonus pages could include FAQs, testimonials, a portfolio, or free resources, but don’t let those slow you down. You can always add more later!

Write your content in a Google Doc or Notes app first so you’re not staring at a blank screen in Showit. And if writing your own copy stresses you out, start with prompts like “Here’s what I help with” or “You’re in the right place if…” Simple and conversational works just fine.

Step 3: Make it feel like your brand

Now that you’ve picked a template, it’s time to start making it yours! This is where your personality, visuals, and brand voice really come to life.

Inside Showit, you can drag and move things around without any coding. Text, images, buttons, and layouts can all be adjusted. It’s designed to be flexible, even if this is your first time working on a website.

You’ll want to:

• Add your own words in place of the template text
• Change out the colors and fonts to match your brand
• Upload your photos or use images that feel aligned with your vibe
• Clean up the layout so everything flows and looks consistent

Take your time and play around with it. You don’t need to get everything perfect the first time. Your website will grow and evolve with your business, so think of this step as the starting point, not the final version.

Step 4: Connect your domain

When your site is ready to go live, it’s time to connect your domain. This is the part that makes everything feel real!

If you already own a domain (like from GoDaddy or Google Domains), you’ll need to update your DNS settings so it points to your new Showit site. It sounds intimidating, but Showit has a detailed walkthrough on how to connect your domain to Showit via DNS records.

If you don’t have a domain yet, we recommend keeping it short, simple, and easy to spell. Use your name or business name, and stick to .com if possible.

Step 5: Set up your blog (optional)

If blogging is part of your content strategy or you just like to write, this is where WordPress comes in.

While your entire site is designed and hosted by Showit, the blog part of your website is powered by WordPress. You don’t have to design anything in WordPress. That’s all handled in Showit. But you’ll log into WordPress to actually write and publish blog posts.

Once you’re on a paid Showit plan and request blog setup, their team will get the WordPress side connected for you. From there, you can start writing posts, organizing them by category, and building up your SEO over time.

Step 6: Test everything

Before you launch, take some time to test everything. This doesn’t have to be scary. Just go through your site like a visitor would.

Here’s a quick checklist:

• All links go where they’re supposed to
• Contact forms actually send (send a test to yourself)
• Buttons are clickable and labeled clearly
• Photos aren’t pixelated or stretched
• Your mobile version looks clean and functional
• Spelling and grammar are on point

You can even ask a friend or colleague to take a look and give feedback. A second set of eyes can help catch anything you missed.

Step 7: Publish and celebrate

You made it! Once everything looks good and your domain is connected, you’re ready to publish your website and share it with the world.

Don’t wait until everything feels perfect. Perfection is a moving target. Launch now, tweak later. A published imperfect website is way more powerful than a half finished one sitting in your drafts.

Share your site on social media, add the link to your bio, text your friends, email your list. This is your moment! You’ve done something huge.

Final Thoughts

Launching your first website with Showit doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. When you break it down into clear steps like choosing your template, planning your content, customizing your design, connecting your domain, and hitting publish, it becomes something totally doable.

If you’re ready to create a beautiful site that feels like you without the tech stress, we’ve got a collection of Showit templates made just for creatives and service providers like you.

You’ve got this and we’re cheering you on every step of the way.

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