You did it! That beautiful Showit website you created is live and showcasing your brand perfectly. High five!

Now… what if those new skills could actually put money in your pocket?

Here's a little secret: by building your own Showit site, you're already halfway to becoming a website designer yourself! 

(No, really – we’re not just saying that. Showit website design is genuinely that easy.)

From DIY to Designer: It’s Closer Than You Think!

Remember all those late nights tweaking your template? The excitement when you figured out how to customize that tricky section? The pride when you finally hit publish?

Those weren't just steps to create your website – those were designer skills you were building!

Many successful Showit designers began as DIYers just like you. They build their own sites, fall in love with the process, and then realize… “Hey, that wasn’t hard at all — I could help other people do the same thing!” 

…yeah, you could.

And you could make a considerable amount of money doing it, too. 

Why Showit Design Could (Should?! 👀) Be Your Next Move

How does never asking for PTO again sound to you?

What about working from anywhere with WiFi?

Having total time freedom? 

Sounds pretty good, right? THAT’S the life you can be living as a Showit website designer. We know we’re biased, but you can’t really argue with all the perks… 👇

Creative Freedom Without Coding

Showit gives you complete design freedom without having to write a single line of code. This means you can focus on creating beautiful designs rather than troubleshooting technical issues.

Low Barrier to Entry

Unlike many careers, website design with Showit doesn't require an expensive degree or years of training. If you've built your own site, you already have the foundational skills.

Low Startup Costs

All you need to get started is a computer, an internet connection, and your Showit subscription – which you already have!

Work-Life Flexibility

Set your own hours, work from anywhere, and build a business that fits your lifestyle – not the other way around. (Goodbye forever, 40-hour workweek!) 

Consistent Demand

Every business needs a website, and that's not changing anytime soon. As more entrepreneurs launch businesses, the demand for beautiful, functional websites continues to grow.

Supportive Community

The Showit designer community is incredibly collaborative. Rather than cutthroat competition, you'll find mentorship, friendship, and support. (Learn more about our Showit Design Partner program here!) 

How Do Showit Designers Make Money?

Alright, now that we’ve convinced you… 😏 Let's talk business.

How do Showit designers actually generate income? There are several revenue streams you can explore:

Money Maker #1 — Custom Website Design

This is what most people think of when they think “Showit website designer.”

You work one-on-one with clients to create custom websites tailored to their specific brand and needs on the Showit platform.

Custom projects typically range from $2,500-$10,000+ depending on your experience, the project scope, and your target market.

Money Maker #2 — Template Sales

Create Showit website templates once and sell them multiple times! This passive income stream lets you make money while you sleep.

Templates can sell for anywhere from $300-$1,500+ each, and popular designers can sell hundreds of the same template (or more).

Money Maker #3 — Template Customization

Many clients want something in between a DIY template and a fully custom site. Template customization services (where you personalize an existing Showit template for a client) fill this gap perfectly.

These projects usually range from $1,000-$3,000 and can be completed more quickly than custom builds.

Money Maker #4 — Website Audits

Once you've developed expertise in Showit, you can offer website audits where you review existing sites and provide recommendations for improvement. These are great options for DIYers who want help making sure their website design is perfect (so it’ll actually convert).

Money Maker #5 — Maintenance Plans

Offer ongoing support and updates to keep your clients' Showit websites fresh and functioning perfectly.

Money Maker #6 — Educational Products

As your Showit knowledge grows, you can create educational products like courses, workshops, or resources to teach others what you've learned about the platform.

So How Do You Actually Get Started?

Ready to explore the possibility of becoming a Showit designer? Perfect. We made a roadmap for you: 

Step 1. Join the Showit Designer Community

First things first – you're not in this alone! The Showit Designer Community is full of supportive pros who are generous with their knowledge.

Many started right where you are and are happy to share what they've learned along the way. It's like having a whole team of mentors at your fingertips!

Request to join the community and start soaking up all that collective wisdom.

Step 2. Get Your Hands on Designer Starter Templates

Showit offers special Designer Starter Templates that are specifically licensed for designers to use for client projects.

These give you professional foundations to build from – making your first projects so much easier to tackle! Think of them as your design training wheels.

Step 3. Take the Design Market Standards Course

Want to know exactly what makes a professional Showit site? This Design Market Standards Course breaks it all down.

You'll learn Showit's best practices for building templates that meet professional standards — aka the same standards used by top designers in the Showit community.

Step 4. Mark Your Calendar for Showit Spark!

Our annual conference, Showit Spark, is quickly becoming the go-to designer conference. Attendees are surrounded by creative Showit designers for days of learning, connecting, and inspiration — both about design and other helpful skills that make for the best designers. 

This conference is the perfect place to level up your skills, make connections, and get inspired about the possibilities of your design business. Details here!

“But what if I…” — stop right there. We know what the voice in your head is saying. So, we’re gonna fix that, because yes, you can be a Showit designer.

Every new designer faces hurdles — with Impostor Syndrome being one of the biggest ones. Here’s how to handle those automatic negative thoughts that creep in whenever you’re facing something new: 

“But I'm not a ‘real’ designer…”

Imposter syndrome is normal! Remember that every designer started somewhere. Focus on what you can do well, and be honest about what you're still learning.

“But how will I find clients?”

Network in Facebook groups where your ideal clients hang out. Create content that showcases your Showit expertise. Ask satisfied clients for referrals.

“What if my clients walk all over me?”

It's easy to let client work take over your life. Set clear working hours and stick to them. Build buffer time into your project timelines.

“What if I get negative feedback?”

Not every client will love your first draft. Learn to separate yourself from your work and see feedback as collaboration, not criticism.

Want to become the best Showit designer you can be? Learn from those who’ve done it… 

Our amazing Showit Design Partners have created resources specifically to help people like you make the leap:

Blogs to read:

• The Buffalo Collective's journey to becoming a Showit designer
• Create with Danielle's path from DIYer to professional
• Davey and Krista's guide to breaking into web design
•  With Grace and Gold's Showit design resources
• Self Made Web Designer's comprehensive training

Podcasts to listen to:

• Better: The Brand Designer Podcast for practical design business advice
• Behind the Design with Olivia Austin for real talk about designer life

Showit design courses worth taking

• Elizabeth McCravy's Booked Out Designer for business strategy
• Davey & Krista's Design & Sell Showit Website Templates for creating passive income
• Get Paid to Customize Showit Templates for building a service-based business
• Northfolk's Revolving Revenue for diversifying your design income
• Showit ALL by Rebel & Rise for comprehensive platform mastery

Your Design Journey Might Just Be Beginning, BUT… 

Every Showit designer started somewhere. 

Many — if not all — of the successful Showit designers have sat exactly where you are now, looking at their finished website and thinking, “Hey, I actually enjoyed that process!”

The skills you've developed don’t have to be just for your own site. If you let them, they could be the foundation of an exciting new career path or side hustle that brings in extra income while letting you flex your creative muscles.

We see it happen in our community all the time. 

DIYers become template designers. Template designers become custom designers. Custom designers build agencies. The possibilities are endless when you’ve mastered Showit design!

And the best part? You don't have to figure it all out on your own. The Showit community is here to support you every step of the way.

So, what do you say? Are you saving your Showit design skills for your own site, or is this the beginning of your next business endeavor?

(We know which one we’d choose…)