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Chapter 1: Account Creation (0:00 - 0:31)
0:00 - Welcome and training overview
0:07 - Navigate to showit.com and "Create Your Site"
0:14 - Submit email to start free trial
Chapter 2: Login & Access Design App (0:21 - 0:38)
0:21 - Sign in with account details
0:33 - Confirm email and open Design App
Chapter 3: Template Import Process (0:38 - 1:28)
0:38 - Access "Designs" and "Add to Design Library"
0:50 - Enter secret share key from template purchase
1:00 - Preview and add design to library
1:22 - Select site and "Start with this design"
Chapter 1: Left Panel Overview
0:00 - Basic interface introduction
0:06 - Site vs Page tabs explanation
0:22 - Site settings, design settings, and media library locations
Chapter 2: Desktop & Mobile Views
0:51 - Independent desktop and mobile control and viewing options
Chapter 3: Zoom Controls & Tools
1:37 - Zoom controls and keyboard shortcuts
2:10 - Grids & Guides
2:30 - Adding elements (text, shapes, icons, videos)
Chapter 4: Smart Panel & Publishing
2:45 - Preview vs Publish differences
3:28 - Right sidebar "smart panel" functionality
4:32 - Showit Support & Help Docs
Chapter 1: Design Settings Overview
0:00 - Introduction to design settings
0:10 - Color palette & Font styles overview
0:30 - Custom Fonts (WOFFs)
Chapter 2: Applying Design Changes
1:04 - Using style guide to demo changes
1:45 - Color palette assignments and effects
2:48 - Google Fonts
3:33 - WOFF files
4:08 - Font assignment and styling
Chapter 3: Desktop vs Mobile Styling
5:53 - Mobile font adjustments and scaling
6:29 - Split styling between desktop and mobile
7:04 - Merging and splitting style settings
Chapter 1: Accessing Media Library
0:00 - Introduction to media library importance
0:11 - Navigate to media library in top left corner
Chapter 2: Uploading Files & File Types
0:31 - Choose files to upload vs drag and drop
0:45 - JPEG vs PNG file types and transparency
0:58 - Video, SVG, and PDF upload requirements
Chapter 3: Organizing with Folders
1:29 - Creating new folders for organization
1:50 - Moving files to folders
Chapter 4: Best Practices & File Optimization
2:13 - Optimal file size (300-500kb range)
2:37 - Site speed considerations
Chapter 1: Canvas Backgrounds - Images
0:00 - Introduction to different photo placement types
0:13 - Editing canvas background images
0:40 - Size settings (contain vs fill) and scroll actions
Chapter 2: Canvas Backgrounds - Videos
1:55 - Adding video as canvas background
2:10 - Video requirements (8MB, no sound)
2:27 - Video settings (fallback, duration, scroll effects)
Chapter 3: Desktop vs Mobile Background Splitting
3:12 - Checking mobile version
3:26 - Splitting desktop and mobile backgrounds
Chapter 4: Static Images & Image Editing
4:20 - Editing static images on canvas
4:51 - Image cropping and positioning controls
Chapter 5: Galleries & Gallery Settings
5:31 - Creating and managing image galleries
6:08 - Gallery styles (simple, tiled, sliding, carousel) and settings
Chapter 6: Instagram Integration
8:43 - Connecting Instagram account
8:55 - Instagram display options and settings
9:13 - Managing fallback images for Instagram grid
Chapter 1: Basic Text Editing
0:00 - Introduction to text editing
0:10 - Double-clicking to edit text content
0:37 - Mobile version spacing considerations
Chapter 2: Text Styling & Shortcuts
1:05 - Smart panel text style options
1:19 - Using preset text styles (title, heading, paragraph)
1:27 - Connection to design settings
Chapter 3: Linking Buttons & Images
2:00 - Linking text buttons to pages
2:16 - Click actions dropdown options
2:53 - Linking images and canvas-specific links
Chapter 4: Testimonial Canvas Views
3:27 - Understanding canvas views in testimonials
3:56 - Canvas view folders and navigation
4:38 - Click actions and loop settings
Chapter 5: Page Naming & Link Management
4:59 - Importance of consistent page naming
5:15 - How page name changes break existing links
Chapter 1: Adding & Organizing Pages
0:00 - Adding new pages from library or blank pages
0:30 - Page organization with folders
0:49 - Duplicating existing pages
Chapter 2: Adding & Managing Canvases
1:04 - Adding canvases to existing pages
1:26 - Canvas options (duplicate, copy/paste, library)
1:48 - Applying brand fonts and colors to new canvases
Chapter 3: Canvas Management
2:25 - Mobile version and size adjustments
2:42 - Deleting canvases vs hiding them
2:49 - Visibility settings for desktop and mobile
2:58 - Publishing changes to hide canvases
Chapter 4: Site Canvases vs Page Canvases
3:06 - Understanding site canvases (global elements)
4:09 - Converting between site and page canvases
Chapter 1: SEO Overview
0:00 - What you can control in Showit
Chapter 2: Page Titles & Meta Descriptions
0:39 - Page Titles
1:53 - Meta Descriptions
2:33 - Share Image
Chapter 3: Image SEO
3:38 - Image Titles
4:14 - Alt Text
Chapter 4: Text Tags & Links
5:19 -Text Tags
6:04 - H1 tags
6:48 - Check For Broken Links
Below you’ll find some of our favorite Showit tutorials — from beginner guides to advanced tips — to help you explore, customize, and feel confident managing your site.
Here is a quick overview to get you started and show you where everything is at!
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Aesthetic, high-quality device mockups for creatives. Perfect for showcasing your new site!
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Versatile icons and 3D assets with both free and premium options for standout details.
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Huge library of icons in every style, perfect for adding small custom touches to your site.
Price: Subscription
Bold, stylish, and modern imagery designed for brands that want personality and visual impact.
Price: Subscription
Beautiful lifestyle, branding, and workspace imagery with a soft, feminine, elevated aesthetic.
Price: Subscription
Aesthetic, premium stock images and videos captured by female artists.
Price: Free
Curated, aesthetic color-coordinated lifestyle and interior imagery.
Price: Free
Beautifully shot, free imagery, just keep an eye out for the overly-commercial picks.
Price: Free
High-quality free stock, great for lifestyle and portrait imagery.
Note: Always check licensing carefully. For website templates, you’ll typically need a web license, and if you're editing assets offline, a desktop license too.
Price: Free
High-quality, modern, free-to-use fonts — really underrated!
Price: Free
Free open-source fonts — just remember to host locally if you’re in the EU.
Price: included with CC
Included with Creative Cloud, easy to sync, great selection.
Price: $ – $$$
Clean licenses, one-time purchase, no subscription traps.
Price: $ – $$$
Huge marketplace with professional foundries and great search filters.
Price: $ – $$$
Independent designers, stylish fonts, bundles, and hidden gems.
Want to personalize your template with custom fonts, imagery, or icons? Here’s a curated list of resources we love — from paid premium gems to high-quality free options.
Design Resources
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