A step-by-step roadmap for creating your dream website
The DIY Website Guide
Let's launch your new site!
Add your Content
Step 3
We recommend starting to add your content first, and see how it feels without adjusting the design settings. When you’re ready to tweak things, see Step 4.
We know how tempting it is to dive into changing your fonts & colors, but try to resist the urge!
Pro TIp!
We design our templates with flexible fonts and colors, so they’ll work for most websites with minimal editing. Your photos will do a LOT of the work in making your site look unique.
In this quick, 6-minute video for first-time users, we review the Showit interface, including how to use the desktop and mobile views, right and left panels, and previewing vs publishing your site.
Get familiar with Showit
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It's time to add your photos and graphics (logos, etc) to the Showit Media Library. Once all your assets are uploaded, you can begin swapping out photos throughout the site and adding your logo to the navigation and footer.
Add your Photos
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All About Text & Links
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Add your Copy & Update the Navigation
How to Use Canvas Sets
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Begin adding your copy to your website, one page at a time. Then, follow the instructions in the video to update your navigation in the Nav, Footer, and Mobile Nav canvases.
How to Update your Website Navigation in Showit
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- Skip sections that you feel stuck on and come back later — a little space can make everything feel easier!
- Start adding your content on the homepage and work canvas-by-canvas down each page.
- Customize the mobile & desktop version of each canvas at the same time, to avoid having to rework design elements multiple times.
- Hide canvases or pages you might need later instead of deleting them.
Tips for Adding Content
