A good copy writer will be able to listen to your story, observe how you do business, listen to your goals and motivations, and write absolutely magical copy for your website. In my 10+ years in business, I never thought hiring a copy writer was *necessary* for my business. This past year I’ve experienced a […]

With a background in hospitality and extensive experience in event planning, Jessica of Amethyst Event Productions is a full-service wedding planner and designer beloved by her clients for her attentive approach and bespoke touch. She guides her clients through everything from their save-the-dates to their venue to the last dance – what’s not to love? […]

We all see hundreds of memes and instagram posts daily, and many of them contain some sort of business advice (some good, some bad). Before the days of memes I learned a lot of what I now know about business from books or just word of mouth advice passed down from important people in my […]

Over the past ten years I’ve sold HUNDREDS of Showit website templates, and believe me I’ve seen my fair share of poorly executed customizations out there. Over time I realized that all of the “bad” ones I’ve been seeing share many things in common…here’s the 5 most common mistakes I see! Not telling people where […]

Crystal Chavez wanted her branding and website to reflect the heartfelt connections she captures in her family, maternity, and newborn photography. After transforming her passion into a successful business, she sought a brand that would attract her ideal clients—families who cherish the importance of preserving their most meaningful moments. Aesthetic Direction: Warm, Family-Centered, and Trustworthy […]

Unpopular opinion – Wedding photography blog posts can often feel stale and repetitive. While it’s useful to blog about your recent weddings and engagement sessions, if all you’re showing is past client work, you’re missing out on a major way to connect with your potential clients. Try some of these photography blog post ideas instead […]

Michelle K. Martin is an experienced wedding photographer who made the switch from a day job where she worked in event planning and operations into a full-time creative business owner. After running her business on the side for 5+ years, Michelle knew she was ready to go full time photographing intimate weddings, engagements, and couples […]

I know it sounds crazy as a website designer to say that my outdated, “just ok” website was keeping me from making money, but it’s true. I was leaving money on the table. A few weeks ago I wrote a bit about my trip to Cabo San Lucas for Showit‘s first official Design Summit. The […]

Launching Your Website Templates Website launches can be total chaos! Launching a new page or product may feel both terrifying and exhilarating all at the same time and either way, you’re probably going to be stressed out by the end of it, so we’ve compiled our best tips to help you make sure that your […]

There are hundreds of thousands of fonts available on the internet. Seriously. Some are free and can be used anywhere and everywhere. But some have been very carefully handcrafted by designers (these are usually the prettiest ones) and have to be purchased either directly from the creator or through a third party site the creator […]