How to Change Showit Website Templates

Feeling stuck in an outdated template? Changing your Showit (get 30 free days of Showit) website design is easier than you think. Whether you’re rebranding, refreshing your aesthetic, or finally treating yourself to a design that feels like you, swapping out templates on Showit doesn’t require a tech degree or a stiff drink.

Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll learn in this post:

• What a Share Key is and where to use it
• How to safely add a new design without losing your current site
• Troubleshooting common issues during the switch
• How to customize your new design before publishing

Plus, we’ll walk you through a real example using one of our Davey & Krista templates.

Let’s get started!

Why You Might Want to Change Templates

Your business evolves—your website should, too. Maybe you bought your first template three years ago and it no longer reflects your brand. Or maybe you found one of our new Davey & Krista designs (hello, gorgeous!) and want a fresh start. Either way, Showit makes it super easy to switch without taking your current site offline.

Step 1: Get Your Showit Share Key

When you purchase one of our templates, you’ll receive a detailed PDF with instructions and your unique Share Key. This is like the magic password that loads the new design into your account. If you’re using one of our templates, you’re in good hands. (And if you’re not… what are you doing? We have so many beautiful options waiting for you.)

Step 2: Add the Template to Your Showit Library

1. Open your Showit account.
2. Click your name in the lower-left corner.
3. Select “Add to Library.”
4. Paste the Share Key and click “Add Design.”

Pro Tip: If it doesn’t work, double-check the code. Some PDFs might sneak in formatting weirdness. Try typing the code manually.

Step 3: Create a New Design From Your Library

1. Click your name again and choose “Create a New Design.”
2. Switch from “Free Designs” to the “Your Designs” tab.
3. Find your new template and click “Start with this Design.”

Your shiny new site is now fully loaded—but don’t worry, your current site is still live and untouched.

Step 4: Customize Without Pressure

One of the best things about Showit? You can customize your new design in the background without affecting your live site.

Want to save time? Use the + icon to import individual pages or sections from your current site into your new template. Mix, match, tweak, and play until it’s perfect.

Step 5: Make It Live

Once everything is customized:

1. Head to Site Settings > Custom Domain.
2. Choose your domain.
3. Click the check mark, then hit Save.

Step 6: (If You Have a Blog)

If you’re blogging through Showit + WordPress, there’s one more step:

1. Go to the Blog section.
2. Hit Save, then Publish.

Your new site should go live within minutes. If it doesn’t, try clearing your browser cache. Still nothing? Use Showit’s in-app chat—their team is incredible.

Key Takeaways

1. You can switch templates in Showit without losing your current site.
2. Use your Share Key to import a new design.
3. Manually enter the code if the Share Key doesn’t work.
4. Customize your new template in a separate workspace.
5. You can import pages from your old design to your new one.
6. Your current site stays live until you publish.
7. Go to Site Settings to link your domain.
8. Blog users may need to reconnect their blog before publishing.
9. Clear your cache if you don’t see changes immediately.
10. Showit support is amazing if you run into any hiccups.

Recommended Resources

• Showit Templates by Davey & Krista
• Showit Knowledge Base
• Get 30 Free Days of Showit
• Showit Launch Checklist