Davey and Krista – Design + Sell Showit Website Templates

Design + Sell Showit Website Templates by Davey and Krista teaches a three-part approach to building a template shop. The course follows the process from developing a design through building it in Showit and preparing it for sale.

Skills for building a Showit template shop

• Discover profitable design niches and create templates that sell.
• Transform your mockups into Showit templates ready for customers.
• Master marketing techniques that convert visitors into buyers.
• Set up effective pricing strategies and payment plans.
• Implement legal protections for your template business.
• Utilize proven systems to support your customers and grow your income.

The three-part template business system

The curriculum moves from design decisions to a finished Showit product and then to its launch. Krista demonstrates her design process, while Davey and Krista explain the systems they use in their own template shop.

Module 1: Develop designs for your shop

Follow Krista as she builds a template from beginning to end. The module examines design niches, mood boards and the needs a template should address for its customers.

Lessons also cover font licensing, color choices and the essential pages to include in a template.

Module 2: Build templates in Showit

Take a mockup through the Showit build process, including canvas setup and responsive layouts. The module also covers WordPress blog features and SEO improvements.

Davey and Krista explain the route to becoming a certified Showit Design Partner and discuss making templates usable for customers.

Module 3: Prepare and sell your templates

Explore how to package and promote a template for launch, whether selling through your own website or the Showit Marketplace. The module also introduces affiliate programs and marketing techniques for turning site visitors into customers.

Practical examples and business systems

The lessons use real examples, ready-made templates and checklists to put the course’s ideas into practice. Business topics extend beyond design to legal protection, pricing, customer support and growing a side business.

Davey and Krista also show parts of their workflow, including screen capture tools, mockups, demo sites and materials for customers. The downloadable course contains videos, documents and PDFs.

Who the course is for

The course suits graphic designers interested in selling reusable designs, web designers looking beyond client projects, Showit users and other creatives who want to build a template business. Prior template-making experience is not required.

Frequently asked questions

What does Design + Sell Showit Website Templates cover?

The course covers template design, building responsive Showit sites, and preparing templates for sale. It also addresses pricing, legal protection, customer support and business growth.

Do I need experience creating templates?

No previous template experience is required. The course is intended for people interested in design, including graphic designers, web designers, Showit users and other creatives.

Does the course cover WordPress and SEO?

Yes. The Showit build module includes adding blog features with WordPress and improving SEO.

What materials are included in the download?

The course materials include videos, documents and PDFs, along with templates and checklists used in the lessons.