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Showit vs. Squarespace: Creating Your Dream Website Easily, Without the Headaches

Apr 24, 2024

If you’re on the fence about whether to choose Showit or Squarespace for your website, you’re in the right place.

You’ve probably heard Squarespace is super beginner-friendly, but I want to dive into why Showit could be the perfect fit for you, especially if you love having creative freedom and easy-peasy management—no coding required! And I know, I know, you’re probably thinking “Well of course you’re going to try to sell me on Showit, you sell Showit templates!”. But there’s a reason I create Showit templates and Showit templates only. It’s because I actually DO think Showit is the best damn website platform out there and I can’t sit here and let you waste time getting frustrated with a platform like Squarespace when you can just go to Showit and save yourself the hassle! Believe me, I’ve tried to use others but I’m just so spoilt with Showit now I cannot stand the frustrations that come with using something else, especially Squarespace. So hear me out.

1. Creative Freedom Like No Other

Showit gives you an incredible drag-and-drop interface that lets you place any element exactly where you want it—no grids, no restrictions. This pixel-perfect control is a game-changer, especially if you have a specific vision for your site or if, like me, you just want things to look just right without wrestling with rigid layouts. Check out what it’s like to edit your website in Showit below:

Shown above: The Yarrow Template

2. Code-Free Customization

Let’s talk about coding—basically, with Showit, you won’t have to worry about it (thank goodness!). Unlike Squarespace, which can sometimes make you want to pull your hair out trying to tweak things with code (believe me, I’ve been there), Showit lets you customize to your heart’s content without ever touching a line of HTML or CSS. Imagine that—focusing purely on making your site beautiful, not figuring out coding puzzles. Yes please!

3. Mobile Customization at Its Best

In today’s world, we know that a killer mobile site isn’t a nice-to-have, it’s a must. While Squarespace does an okay job (let’s be honest, it could definitely improve it’s desktop to mobile conversion), Showit lets you design your mobile experience independently from the desktop version. This means you can tailor make every aspect of your mobile site without compromises. Trust me, it’s a total game-changer for keeping your brand’s vibe consistent across all devices.

Screenshot of Showit dsign app, where the desktop and mobile site are side by side and you can control the look of both independently.
On Showit you can design what the mobile version looks like completely separately! Finally, you can put things exactly where you want them on a mobile screen. And the best part? No coding needed.

Shown above: The Iris Template

4. Powerful Blogging with WordPress

Blogging with Showit is a dream. It uses WordPress for blogging, giving you all the SEO and power of WordPress with the gorgeous design capabilities of Showit. It’s like having your cake and eating it too— the top-tier SEO of WordPress + the design code-less ease capabilities of Showit. Name a better pair, I’ll wait.

5. Unbeatable Support and Community

Ever get stuck and just wish you could ask someone for help? Showit’s got you covered. The support team and community are incredibly responsive and genuinely helpful. No endless digging through help articles—real help, when you need it, from real people who know their stuff. I don’t know about you, but when I can’t get the answer I need and have to spend my time searching through endless help articles–*cough* Squarespace–I get really frustrated. That’s why I love that you can ask someone a question on Showit any time about something super specific and they’ll be able to ACTUALLY answer you (oh, and they send GIFs too which is cute!).

Screenshot of messaging customer support in Showit, showing a thread where you're clearly talking to another human almost like a friend chatting to you, and they're sending GIFs.
What it’s like to talk to customer support on Showit

Conclusion: Why Showit Wins

For anyone who values design flexibility and ease of use, Showit is a clear winner. It’s perfect for coaches, photographers, and all kinds of creative entrepreneurs who want to stand out online. You get to build a stunning, unique site that’s perfectly aligned with your vision—no compromises, no tech headaches.

Thinking about giving Showit a try? Check out our gorgeous, ready-to-customize Showit templates that blend stunning design with functionality. They’re perfect for creating a site that not only looks amazing but also connects deeply with your ideal clients. Get ready to make your online space a true reflection of your brand’s spirit and professionalism! And if you’re even just interested in giving Showit a try, use this link to get 1 month off your Showit subscription (or use code “IVYGROWSSTUDIO”) when upgrading!

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I'm Ariana, owner of the Template Shoppe.

I created the Shoppe to make high-end, professionally designed templates more accessible to those who didn't want to or didn't have the resources to pay for custom design services. The Shoppe blog is where you'll find all things Showit, design and website tips, and advice from a service-based business owner who's made the mistakes and figured it out so that you don't have to.

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