It all started in early 2020—before the chaos of COVID had even entered the chat.
I remember it clearly: it was January, and my inbox was suddenly flooded with a string of panicked emails from past clients. A WordPress update had just rolled out, and it didn’t play nicely with a few of the plugins they were using. The result? Some of their websites looked off. Layouts were a little funky. Custom fonts not loading. Things felt… glitchy.
Now, I knew the fix was fairly simple—a couple plugin updates, a cache refresh, maybe a quick compatibility check—but my clients didn’t know that. From their perspective, it was full-on panic mode. Their websites, their credibility, their ability to run their business online—felt like it was crashing.
And I remember thinking to myself:
What happens when my client base doubles? Triples? Do I really want to spend the next five years fielding emergencies every time WordPress decides to make an update?
That was the moment I knew something had to change.
I had already been eyeing Showit for a while, but this was the nudge I needed to take it seriously. The idea of no plugin updates, no hidden tech drama, and no backend maintenance? That started to feel really appealing—not just for me, but for my clients.
That shift in mindset was what led me to explore Showit more deeply, and eventually, to build my business fully around it.
What I discovered was more than just peace of mind. It was a platform that gave me and my clients more freedom, more flexibility, and a lot less stress.
Here’s exactly why I made the switch—and why I now design almost exclusively on Showit.
1. WordPress Maintenance = Constant Stress
Let’s start with the biggest reason: ongoing maintenance.
With WordPress, you’re responsible for:
- Regular updates to the WordPress core
- Keeping your theme updated
- Updating all plugins you’ve installed
If you forget? It might not break your site immediately… but eventually, outdated tech causes issues.
I can’t count how many times I got a panicked email from a client because:
- Their contact form stopped working
- Their site looked “off” all of a sudden
- A plugin broke the layout
Even though I’d give clients instructions post-launch, maintenance often fell off their radar. And that meant I was putting out avoidable fires over and over again.
With Showit, there are no plugins or updates to manage. Nothing breaks because you forgot to click “update.” If something ever does go wrong, Showit’s support team is responsive, friendly, and helpful—and you’re not alone trying to figure it out.
2. Freedom of Design (No Coding Required)
As a designer, this was huge.
Showit works more like Canva than a traditional builder. You can:
- Drag and drop elements wherever you want
- Overlap images, add movement, and layer sections
- Design without being boxed into rigid grids or rows
Compare that to WordPress (especially with page builders like Elementor or Divi), where you’re still working within a structure—and if you want something totally custom? You’d better know your way around CSS.
With Showit, I can skip the mockups entirely because I’m designing the actual site in real time. And my clients can easily edit their sites without the fear of “breaking” anything.
This is especially important when designing for creatives or travel professionals who want their websites to feel personal and branded—not cookie-cutter.
3. Still Get the SEO Benefits of WordPress Blogging
Here’s the twist: I didn’t fully say goodbye to WordPress.
Showit integrates seamlessly with WordPress for blogging—which means:
- Your main website is built and hosted through Showit
- Your blog posts run on WordPress in the backend
You still get access to:
- WordPress’s powerful SEO tools (like Yoast)
- Categories and tags
- Familiar post editor
If you’re moving from WordPress, Showit’s support team can even migrate your blog content for you. You won’t lose a single post.
It’s the best of both worlds: a visually beautiful site with the blogging powerhouse of WordPress built in behind the scenes.
4. Selling Website Templates Became So Much Easier
This was a game changer for scaling my business.
While you can technically sell WordPress themes or templates, the setup process for your customers is often clunky and confusing. You need installation instructions, troubleshooting, sometimes developer help… and it can become a support nightmare.
With Showit?
- I send a one-click design key
- The customer pastes it in
- The full website template populates and is ready to customize
That’s it.
It’s fast, beginner-friendly, and eliminates frustration. This shift allowed me to expand my product shop, support more DIYers, and create a smoother, more empowering experience for customers.
5. Other Perks That Made Me a Superfan
There are a few other things I love about using Showit:
- Separate mobile design control (so your site doesn’t look weird on a phone)
- Built-in SSL and hosting—no separate setup needed
- Zero learning curve for non-techy users
- Human support team—quick, kind, and helpful
- No scary backend dashboard to mess with
Final Thoughts: Should You Switch to Showit?
Switching to Showit made life easier—for me as a designer, and for my clients as business owners.
If you’re:
- Tired of tech headaches
- Wanting total design freedom
- Overwhelmed by plugin updates and DIY chaos
…Showit might be the dream platform you didn’t know you needed.
It’s perfect for creatives, service providers, coaches, and travel professionals looking for a beautiful, strategic, and low-maintenance website.
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