website Archives - Tonic Site Shop https://tonicsiteshop.com/category/website/ Showit Website Templates & Canva Templates Thu, 06 Mar 2025 21:34:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 How to Switch from Wix to Showit in Four Easy Steps https://tonicsiteshop.com/switch-from-wix-to-showit/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:02:28 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=82711 So, your current website is on Wix, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading.  Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from Wix to Showit entails so you can say out with […]

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So, your current website is on Wix, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading. 

Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from Wix to Showit entails so you can say out with the old and in with the innovative.

Wix is a website builder similar to Showit in that it involves virtually no code and has a visual dashboard to bring your website to life. The difference, however, is that while Wix was among the first to enter the visual website builder game—drag-and-drop visual design has advanced a ton. And don’t get us wrong, Wix is great for some (like those just starting out who may need a free option), the builder lacks more tactical features that are readily available in Showit. 

(If you’re grappling with if you should make the switch, refer to this post first!)

Showit empowers users to take control of their website through a visual, no-code, drag-and-drop dashboard that makes creating their vision for their website a reality. Showit is also the website host for your site, creating a hub for your website, all in one place. We have THIS POST, which details why we’re exclusive with Showit, but in this post, we’ll get into how you prepare to switch from Wix to Showit. 

Step One: Purchase your TONIC Design

(not ready to go all-in, check out Showit’s Demo here to get a feel for the visual design dashboard) 

To switch from Wix to Showit, purchase your favorite TONIC Website Template first. No matter your vibe, business, or idea—we have a design for you. Keep in mind that literally everything within your design can be tailored and customized to perfection for your brand, so select the template that most closely aligns with your vision and click *add to cart.*

One note: We recommend keeping your current website live on Wix until your new design is launch-ready. Doing so will minimize any downtime as you customize your new website. Alternatively, you could launch a Coming Soon page as you work on your new website in Showit.

Step Two: Create a Showit Account

Next, you will create a Showit account. Sign up with THIS LINK and get your first month free! Once you have your Showit account, access your unique share key in your TONIC account and load your design into Showit. To do so, copy your share key from your TONIC account and paste it into your Showit account. 

Step Three: Customize your TONIC Design in Showit

Once your design is loaded into Showit, you can customize each page within your design by simply replacing the placeholder content throughout each section. Using the placeholder imagery and copy as a guide, work through each section by swapping out the template imagery for your brand images (or curated stock images) and each section of copy with your website copy. These placeholder elements act as excellent visual guides as you customize your design—like ready-to-use inspo, you can achieve your vision without staring at a blank page. 

One of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox for those ready to switch platforms is how long it will take to get my new site up and running. The answer: it depends on whether your website assets (branding, imagery, and copy) are ready to go. It’s usually not the design aspect that slows people down but the lack of finalized assets ready to be plugged into the new website template! 

Step Four: Manually Migrate Your Blog Content

If you have a blog on your current Wix website, unfortunately, the Showit support team can’t automatically migrate your existing blog content. This means that migrating your blog is a manual process. Essentially, once you’re ready to launch your website, you will let the Showit team know that you want to launch your website with a new blog. Once your website is live and your new blog is set up through WordPress using WP Engine in your Showit account, you can manually carry over your blog content. Here’s how blogging works with Showit x TONIC

If you do not have existing blog content that needs migrating, you can follow these steps here to connect your domain and launch your new website. 

And if you prefer to transfer your Wix domain to a domain registrar like GoDaddy, the Showit support team will guide you through pointing your domain’s DNS settings to Showit, once your domain is within your new registrar. This is not a requirement but an option if you’d like to move completely away from Wix for your online presence. 

Conclusion

When it comes to making the switch from Wix to Showit, we hear the same thing over and over again from clients who have been there and done that— “I wish I did it sooner.” When we say TONIC Regulars who make the switch never look back, we mean it.

If you’re considering ditching Wix, know that not all drag-and-drop platforms are created equal! And we can’t wait to see what you create when truly anything is possible. 
Do you have a specific question about whether or not our Showit templates will work for you? Reach out to us and ask—we’d love to help you decide!

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Showit vs Wix: Which One is Better? https://tonicsiteshop.com/showit-vs-wix/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:56:06 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=82710 Let us be the first to say it: not all website builders are created equal. So, in the sea of website platforms that say they’re easy to use, we know it can hard to determine which one to select and how they all stack up with one another! So, if you’re wondering which platform is […]

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Let us be the first to say it: not all website builders are created equal. So, in the sea of website platforms that say they’re easy to use, we know it can hard to determine which one to select and how they all stack up with one another! So, if you’re wondering which platform is better between Showit and Wix, read on; we’ve got you covered. 

Before we get into the basics, you may wonder WHY your platform even matters in the first place. The answer? Your website is the first impression that someone has of your business or brand—and that matters. You need to grab attention, build trust, and convert potential clients in a matter of seconds. To keep your ideal clients on your website, engaged with your content, and scrolling through to your CTA, you need really good design. Your website platform and builder is where you design your website. This makes the decision on where to build it an important decision to make sure you’re showing up online *exactly* as you envision! 

What Is Showit?

Showit is a website host and builder that combines the simplicity of a drag-and-drop editor with the power of WordPress for blogging. It’s the perfect solution for creative professionals because it’s the ultimate online platform where beauty meets function. Meaning: you can have a powerhouse website that also looks damn good.

Showit has easy-to-implement and customize website templates (ahem, where we at TONIC come in), which streamlines the website-building process and simplifies every step. Rather than starting with a blank page, you can quickly and efficiently plug and play with your website template just by swapping out the elements that exist in the design for your own (brand elements, photos, copy, and beyond). If you see it within your template, it can be changed to match your exact vision!

What Is Wix?

Wix is another drag-and-drop website builder designed for easy use. Like Showit, Wix offers many templates to help you get started.

However, Wix has some limitations. Most important among them is that if you ever want to move your site from Wix to another platform, transferring content can be challenging. This is especially true if you have a lot of blog posts, as you’ll have to move them manually, one-by-one.

From a usability standpoint, the builder, while simple to use—doesn’t offer complete creative control and freedom down to the pixel, which like Showit does. 

What Makes Showit better than Wix? 

Technical Set-up

Both Showit and Wix host websites on high-performance servers. However, Showit goes the extra mile by assisting with the initial website launch. If you’re migrating from platforms like WordPress or Squarespace, Showit will transfer your blog for you, making the process smoother.

Although Wix is user-friendly, Showit provides more hands-on support with the technical aspects of launching. Plus, Showit’s in-app chat makes it easy to get quick answers from a fun, human, and caring support team.

Customer Support

Showit offers top-tier customer support for all users, regardless of their plan. You can reach the support team through in-app chat or email, and they’re well-equipped to handle the specific needs of creative professionals like you. 

Wix offers support via phone and email, but their best support is reserved for premium users.

Drag-and-Drop Editor and Templates

Both platforms have drag-and-drop editors, allowing you to customize your website’s desktop and mobile versions. Showit offers more flexibility in designing layouts, while Wix may feel more restrictive when trying to get the look and feel that truly converts potential clients! 

Blogging

Showit uses WordPress for its blogging platform, which is widely regarded as one of the best available on the web. This integration also gives Showit users access to thousands of WordPress plugins, allowing you to easily add new features to your site.

With Wix, you’re limited to its built-in blogging tools and some third-party apps, often requiring additional fees. And if you ever want to leave Wix, exporting your blog content can be a major headache.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

Both platforms offer built-in SEO tools, but Showit’s WordPress integration gives you access to powerful plugins like Yoast, which is considered one of the best SEO tools on the market. Furthermore, Showit makes ranking easy with built-in sections for page name, meta descriptions, SEO titles for photos, and beyond. You can also ensure that your website copy is SEO-friendly using Showit’s text tags to indicate H1, H2, H3, and more directly in your design dashboard.

For more help with SEO, check out our library of SEO tutorials.

E-commerce and Integrations

While Showit doesn’t have built-in e-commerce tools, it allows integration with platforms like WooCommerce and Shopify. This approach gives you full creative control over your website design while using specialized e-commerce tools.

Wix has native e-commerce capabilities, which is convenient if you want to quickly set up a store. However, you’re limited to their tools, which may not always meet your specific needs.

Pricing

Wix offers a free plan, but it includes Wix branding and limited features. If you’re a professional, you’ll likely need a paid plan. Showit doesn’t offer a free plan, but it provides a 14-day trial (& you get one month free on TONIC!). Showit’s paid plans are comparable to Wix’s, but you get the same expert level of customer support on all Showit plans. Because you shouldn’t have to pay more to get your questions answered, ya know?

Conclusion

For creative professionals like you, Showit is the go-to platform. It offers unmatched design freedom, seamless WordPress integration, and top-notch support. If you’re ready for a website builder that helps take your online presence to the next level, look no further than Showit x TONIC!

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How to Switch from WordPress to Showit in Four Easy Steps https://tonicsiteshop.com/how-to-switch-from-wordpress-to-showit/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:49:30 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=82708 So, your current website is on WordPress, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading.  Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from WordPress to Showit entails so you can take back creative […]

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So, your current website is on WordPress, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading. 

Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from WordPress to Showit entails so you can take back creative control of your website once and for all.

Did you know that WordPress hosts 43% of all websites in the world? If you’re in the camp that opted to build your site on WordPress, you’re clearly not alone! And WordPress is great. Well, as great as your knowledge of custom code goes. No shade on WordPress, but at TONIC, we’re all about helping business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs work smarter, not harder. And well, if you’ve ever tried to learn code (ahem, while crying into your keyboard), you may resonate with the fact that, in some cases, WordPress is the harder route when it comes to making even the tiniest tweaks to your website. 

Enter: Showit. 

Some, if not most, of your favorite websites are likely on Showit, and you didn’t even know it. Why? It’s the one-stop shop for business owners who are ready to walk their talk online. 

Showit empowers users to take control of their website through a visual, no-code, drag-and-drop dashboard that makes creating their vision for their website a reality. Showit is also the website host for your site, creating a hub for your website, all in one place. We have THIS POST which details why we’re exclusive with Showit, but the goal of this post is to give you step-by-step instructions on how to make the switch. 

Step One: Purchase your TONIC Design

(not ready to go all-in, check out Showit’s Demo here to get a feel for the visual design dashboard) 

To switch from WordPress to Showit, purchase your favorite TONIC Website Template first. No matter your vibe, business, or idea—we have a design for you. Keep in mind that literally everything within your design can be tailored and customized to perfection for your brand, so select the template that most closely aligns with your vision and click *add to cart.*

One note: We recommend keeping your current website live on WordPress until your new design is launch-ready. Doing so will minimize any downtime as you customize your new website. Alternatively, you could launch a Coming Soon page as you work on your new website in Showit.

Step Two: Create a Showit Account

Next, you will create a Showit account. Sign up with THIS LINK and get your first month free! Once you have your Showit account, access your unique share key in your TONIC account and load your design into Showit. To do so, copy your share key from your TONIC account and paste it into your Showit account. 

Step Three: Customize your TONIC Design in Showit

Once your design is loaded into Showit, you can customize each page within your design by simply replacing the placeholder content throughout each section. Using the placeholder imagery and copy as a guide, work through each section by swapping out the template imagery for your brand images (or curated stock images) and each section of copy with your website copy. These placeholder elements act as excellent visual guides as you customize your design—like ready-to-use inspo, you can achieve your vision without staring at a blank page. 

One of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox for those ready to switch platforms is how long it will take to get my new site up and running. The answer: it depends on whether your website assets (branding, imagery, and copy) are ready to go. It’s usually not the design aspect that slows people down but the lack of finalized assets ready to be plugged into the new website template! 

Step Four: Migrate Your WordPress Blog

If you have a blog on your current WordPress website, once you’re ready to launch, the Showit support team will migrate your existing blog content and configure your domain to point to Showit to make your website live! That’s right—the Showit support team does this FOR YOU. 

Once your blog content is migrated to Showit, you will still blog through WordPress using WP Engine (because, hey, they are the best in the biz when it comes to blogs). Here’s how blogging works with Showit x TONIC

If you do not have existing blog content that needs migrating, you can follow these steps here to connect your domain and launch your new website. 

Conclusion

When it comes to making the switch from WordPress to Showit, we hear the same thing over and over again from clients who have been there and done that— “I wish I did it sooner.” When we say TONIC Regulars who make the switch never look back, we mean it.

If you’re considering ditching WordPress, know that your once-stifled creativity due to your lack of custom code knowledge is no longer a thing on the other side of Showit. 

Do you have a specific question about whether or not our Showit templates will work for you? Reach out to us and ask—we’d love to help you decide! Or, if you want to compare WordPress vs. Showit further, click HERE.

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Showit vs. WordPress: Which One is Better? And how do they work together? https://tonicsiteshop.com/showit-vs-wordpress/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:06:45 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=82706 WordPress may be considered the OG and Tech Giant of website platforms (you know, that little platform that only accounts for ⅓ of all websites worldwide), but that doesn’t necessarily make it the best solution for YOU. Especially when it comes to launching a site that performs well AND enables you to be agile when […]

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WordPress may be considered the OG and Tech Giant of website platforms (you know, that little platform that only accounts for ⅓ of all websites worldwide), but that doesn’t necessarily make it the best solution for YOU. Especially when it comes to launching a site that performs well AND enables you to be agile when updating your website. WordPress website woes usually settle in when you want to make a minor update but can’t because your website is custom-coded.

BUT when paired with Showit, you get the power of WordPress for blogging alongside the easy-to-use website-building platform to bring your website dreams into reality. This means you can easily customize, launch, and iterate your website as often as you want and whenever you want—without one line of code. Before we get into all of the specifics, let’s start with the basics, shall we? 

What is Showit?

Showit is a website host and builder that combines the simplicity of a drag-and-drop editor with the power of WordPress for blogging. It’s the perfect solution for creative professionals because it’s the ultimate online platform where beauty meets function. Meaning: you can have a powerhouse website that also looks damn good.

Showit has easy-to-implement and customize website templates (ahem, where we at TONIC come in), which streamlines the website-building process and simplifies every step. Rather than starting with a blank page, you can quickly and efficiently plug and play with your website template just by swapping out the elements that exist in the design for your own (brand elements, photos, copy, and beyond). If you see it within your template, it can be changed to match your exact vision!

What is WordPress?

WordPress is a content management system (CMS) that uses pre-designed themes to style your website. However, making updates or customizations often requires knowledge of CSS, HTML, and even PHP or JavaScript. For most creatives, learning to code just to make simple edits isn’t practical. So, that’s where Showit comes in. 

How does Showit use WordPress for blogging?

Showit uses WordPress for blogging (powered by WPEngine), which removes all the need-to-know code from the equation.

It’s simple: You design your blog pages in Showit, just like you would any other page. Showit then converts your design into a dynamic WordPress blog. To create a new post, log into WordPress, add your content, and click publish. Showit handles the rest! (Did we mention the blog templates included within TONIC designs are expertly designed and pre-programmed to work out of the box? No changes needed). 

Ultimately, there is no better pair on the web than the decades-old blogging powerhouse WordPress, paired with the easiest drag-and-drop visual design platform found only in Showit.

Did you catch that? You can update, change, refine, and iterate your website and blog without the help of a developer when you use Showit x WordPress. 🤝

Why TONIC Users Love Showit

Drag-and-Drop Editor

Showit’s editor goes beyond traditional drag-and-drop functionality. Unlike other platforms, where you work with pre-built blocks, Showit lets you design each site section from scratch and position it exactly how you want. You can fine-tune spacing down to the pixel, giving you total control over every layout on your website.

Even better? One of Showit’s best features is the side-by-side desktop and mobile editor. You can easily customize the mobile version of your site without affecting the desktop version. Say goodbye to poorly translated mobile versions of your desktop site. With the amount of traffic driven strictly on mobile devices, the ability to manipulate that design separate from the desktop version is a total game-changer for achieving a website that aligns with your vision—no matter the screen size!

SEO

Showit excels in SEO, with fast page load time, even on image-heavy sites. You can easily edit your SEO settings, including titles, meta descriptions, keywords, slugs, and image alt-tags. Plus, since your blog is powered by WordPress, you get access to powerful SEO plugins like Yoast. Showit helps your website rank well with the built-in, ready-to-use tools accessible directly in your design dashboard.

Styling Made Easy

If you’ve used WordPress before, you know the options are vast…well, as vast as your coding knowledge or ability (& budget) to hire a developer. With Showit’s visual editor, you get incredible simplicity in designing your site just how you want, even the WordPress pages, through drag-and-drop functionality that allows to create, well, anything. 

Customer Support

Showit has some of the best customer support in the business. In an AI bot world, Showit has actual humans on the other end of your questions. And the best thing about humans? They care about you (& we do, too)! Showit’s support team is fun, friendly, and truly cheering you on with every response and GIF sent! 

Is Showit better than WordPress?

TBH, YES! Unless you know how to code, you will find that using Showit for your website gives you creative freedom and ability to achieve your vision—because what you see in your design dashboard is what your live website will show. No more guesswork, fingers-crossed, hoping that *one line* of code doesn’t break your entire website. It’s like a breath of fresh air for every creative everywhere

Conclusion

For visually driven creative professionals, Showit is the platform of choice for their website. It offers unmatched design flexibility, allowing you to create unique layouts and make quick updates, all while being aesthetically pleasing. With Showit, you’re not limited to block-style content or rigid themes—if you can envision it, you can build it.

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How to Switch from SquareSpace to Showit: Four Easy Steps https://tonicsiteshop.com/how-to-switch-from-squarespace-to-showit-4-easy-steps/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:51:40 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=82702 So, your current website is on Squarespace, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading. Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from Squarespace to Showit entails so you can ditch being boxed […]

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So, your current website is on Squarespace, but you’re thinking about switching to Showit? No sweat. Switching platforms seems daunting, but it’s actually quite simple. Wondering what the platform switch will look like for you? Keep reading.

Here’s our breakdown of what the switch from Squarespace to Showit entails so you can ditch being boxed in and design your website with true creative freedom.

“A website makes it real” is Squarespace’s claim to fame. That simple tagline rings in catchy commercials in between our favorites shows and sport events, and it is true! Deciding to take the plunge and turn your idea into a website does make it real. Which is why, while we’re Showit Lifers over here, the Sqauarespace platform is effective, depending on your business! Only you know the ins and outs specific to your online presence, but in this post, we aim to show you how to make the switch from Squarespace to Showit. 

(If you’re grappling with if you should make the switch, refer to this post first!)

Showit empowers users to take control of their website through a visual, no-code, drag-and-drop dashboard that makes creating their vision for their website a reality. Showit is also the website host for your site, creating a hub for your website, all in one place. We have THIS POST which details why we’re exclusive with Showit, but the biggest thing to note is that while Squarespace offers design possibilities through content blocks, Showit offers complete creative freedom free of a grid-backed dashboard.
Now that you have a little bit of insight in to the why, here’s more of the how as you prepare to make the switch from Squarespace to Showit.

Step One: Purchase your TONIC Design

(not ready to go all-in, check out Showit’s Demo here to get a feel for the visual design dashboard) 

To switch from Squarespace to Showit, purchase your favorite TONIC Website Template first. No matter your vibe, business, or idea—we have a design for you. Keep in mind that literally everything within your design can be tailored and customized to perfection for your brand, so select the template that most closely aligns with your vision and click *add to cart.*

One note: We recommend keeping your current website live on Sqaurespace until your new design is launch-ready. Doing so will minimize any downtime as you customize your new website. Alternatively, you could launch a Coming Soon page as you work on your new website in Showit.

Step Two: Create a Showit Account

Next, you will create a Showit account. Sign up with THIS LINK and get your first month free! Once you have your Showit account, access your unique share key in your TONIC account and load your design into Showit. To do so, copy your share key from your TONIC account and paste it into your Showit account. 

Step Three: Customize your TONIC Design in Showit

Once your design is loaded into Showit, you can customize each page within your design by simply replacing the placeholder content throughout each section. Using the placeholder imagery and copy as a guide, work through each section by swapping out the template imagery for your brand images (or curated stock images) and each section of copy with your website copy. These placeholder elements act as excellent visual guides as you customize your design—like ready-to-use inspo, you can achieve your vision without staring at a blank page. 

One of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox for those ready to switch platforms is how long it will take to get my new site up and running. The answer: it depends on whether your website assets (branding, imagery, and copy) are ready to go. It’s usually not the design aspect that slows people down but the lack of finalized assets ready to be plugged into the new website template! 

Step Four: Migrate Your Squarespace Blog

If you have a blog on your current Squarespace website, once you’re ready to launch, the Showit support team will migrate your existing blog content and configure your domain to point to Showit to make your website live! That’s right—the Showit support team does this FOR YOU. 

Once your blog content is migrated to Showit, you blog through WordPress using WP Engine (because, hey, they are the best in the biz when it comes to blogs). Here’s how blogging works with Showit x TONIC

If you do not have existing blog content that needs migrating, you can follow these steps here to connect your domain and launch your new website. 

If you prefer to transfer your Squarespace domain to a domain registrar like GoDaddy, the Showit support team will guide you through pointing your domain’s DNS settings to Showit, once your domain is within your new registrar. This is not a requirement, but an option if you’d like to move completely away from Squarespace.

Conclusion

When it comes to making the switch from Squarespace to Showit, we hear the same thing over and over again from clients who have been there and done that— “I wish I did it sooner.” When we say TONIC Regulars who make the switch never look back, we mean it.

If you’re considering ditching Sqaurespace, know that your creativity that was once boxed in due to the grid system of Squarespace’s backend is no longer a thing on the other side of Showit. 

Do you have a specific question about whether or not our Showit templates will work for you? Reach out to us and ask—we’d love to help you decide!

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3 Ways to Create an Ecommerce Shop With Showit https://tonicsiteshop.com/3-ways-to-create-an-ecommerce-shop-with-showit/ Mon, 26 Aug 2024 19:06:22 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=80220 There are a few different ways to sell digital and physical products on your Showit website. There’s no shop functionality built into Showit, however, you can use third-party tools like Shopify to easily add product buy buttons and products lists. Depending on the size of your online shop, there’s a tool that’s right for you. […]

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There are a few different ways to sell digital and physical products on your Showit website. There’s no shop functionality built into Showit, however, you can use third-party tools like Shopify to easily add product buy buttons and products lists.

Depending on the size of your online shop, there’s a tool that’s right for you. Here’s a breakdown of the top ecommerce tools that work with your Showit website.

Top Ecommerce Tools That Work With Showit Templates

Shopify

Shopify is our #1 recommendation for selling digital and physical products online with your Showit website

Thrivecart / SamCart / Spiffy (That’s what Amy Porterfield uses!)

These tools allow you to link your visitors to custom checkout pages.

Woocommerce

For serious brands wanting to level up their shop, WooCommerce gives you the most flexibility and customization possible, but not without custom code. 

Shopify

Buy Buttons

Shopify is our #1 recommendation for selling digital and physical products online with your Showit website. Shopify allows you to embed buy buttons on any page of your site that, when clicked, adds a really nice slide out cart. This is great if you want your customers to be able to add multiple products to their cart rather than selling a one off product.

If your products have variants, the options will also show with your buy button. It’s really the easiest way to sell digital and physical products with Showit!

If your online shop is big, or you plan on scaling your shop to more than 30+ products, then I wouldn’t recommend Shopify buy buttons. The reason being is that you have to create each individual product page in Showit and then add the buy button. It’s definitely possible to do this but with a large shop you’re better off using Shopify Collection buy buttons.

Collection Buy Buttons

Shopify also allows you to embed “collections” which are groups of products. This is great if you want to add multiple products to a shop category page with one code snippet.

Shopify collection embeds only allow you to add the product to the cart, show a popup with a cart button, or go directly to the checkout page. The downside to this is that there’s no ability to link out to individual product pages with collection buy buttons.

If you have more than 30+ products and you need individual product pages, then WooCommerce is going to be your best bet!

Checkout Pages: Thrivecart / SamCart / Spiffy

Tools like ThriveCart, SamCart, and Spiffy allow you to sell digital products by linking out to a custom checkout page created for a specific product. They allow you to add upsells, downsells, testimonials, subscriptions and more to these checkout pages making conversion their top priority. They are easy to set up, however, cost significantly more than Shopify. Shopify starts at $5 / month, where Spiffy and SamCart start at $79 / month. ThriveCart is a one time fee of $495.

Checkout pages vs Shopify

Besides price, the main difference between checkout page tools and Shopify is that checkout pages allow you to customize the checkout process (upsells, downsells, testimonials, etc.), however you can’t have a shopping cart on your site. Shopify allows you to have a cart where you can add multiple products, but the checkout page is not customizable.

If having a custom checkout page with upsells, subscription and payment plans, testimonials, and more are important for you, and you have less than 30+ products, then a Checkout page like Spiffy is what you’ll need. Even Amy Porterfield uses Spify to sell her digital products!

WooCommerce

If you’re serious about selling digital or physical products online, then WooCommerce is going to be your best bet. WooCommerce is a robust WordPress plugin that gives you the power to sell 1 to 100+ products online… easily.

Well, it’s easy if you know your way around WordPress and have a bit of coding experience.

Here at TONIC we use WooCommerce to power our online shop, product pages, cart pages, checkout pages, and customer account pages. We have an Affiliate program, payment plans, coupon codes, and more that create a powerful ecommerce experience for our visitors.

If you know your shop is going to make you a lot of money (or it already is) then it’s worth paying a developer who knows WordPress really well. We found ours on UpWork! WooCommerce is free, however there are a lot of add-ons that add up. Expect to pay around $500 – $1000 per year for WooCommerce add-ons, plus $30-$50 / hour for a developer.

Conclusion

Creating an ecommerce site with your Showit template is easy when choosing the right tool. If you’re just starting out, use Shopify buy buttons. This will give you the most flexibility when designing your shop pages.

If you strictly sell digital products and you want to utilize marketing tactics like upsells, downsells, subscriptions and more, then a checkout page tool like Spiffy is great.

If you’re looking for the best, robust online ecommerce experience, then WooCommerce will be the tool for you. However, be prepared to work with a developer who can code in custom functionality that you need!

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5 Questions Your Website Must Answer https://tonicsiteshop.com/5-questions-your-website-must-answer/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:12:23 +0000 https://tonicsiteshop.com/?p=3027 As much as we are all about a pretty presentation, pretty doesn’t pay the bills. Your website’s content is what has the power to take a client from potential to “take my money!” and sets a great site apart from a good one. Sooo. If you want to give your content (and your website as […]

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As much as we are all about a pretty presentation, pretty doesn’t pay the bills. Your website’s content is what has the power to take a client from potential to “take my money!” and sets a great site apart from a good one. Sooo. If you want to give your content (and your website as a whole, really) the converting power it deserves, make sure it answers these questions:

5 Questions your website must answer

What Do You Do?

This is your brand statement. You’d be surprised how many people forget to state this loud and clear. People want to know exactly what needs you meet.

Example:

“I do ______ for ______ to help them ______.”

“I help my clients create stunningly beautiful spaces that feel like home.”

How do you do it differently or better than anyone else?

This is your unique value proposition (UVP) and it’s what sets you apart.

Why do your clients choose you?

This is social proof (reviews, reviews, reviews!)

“Can you do that for me?”

This is a portfolio that will make prospective clients want what they see.

What’s the next clear step?

This is where you provide one clear, primary call to action.


If you’re like most people, you might have to stop and think about some of these questions. The answers may not be obvious, even to you. And that’s ok. Wrestle with it a bit. Do some digging – find those rave reviews, pull out your best work, ask previous clients to talk about their experience.

Find the answers and put them out there. You’ll create a powerful, authentic website that highlights who you are, what you do, and why you do it. And the more time people spend engaging with your website, the more likely they are to fall in love with you and your brand.

When someone falls in love with your brand, they’ll be willing to invest more with you, share more about you, and come back to you over and over again. You’ll build a relationship and that’s exactly what you want.

And when it comes to selling, remember they’re buying a benefit, an experience, an idea, and a feeling.

When you have a strong brand + website:

  • You won’t have to work so hard to sell, because your website will sell for you.
  • You’ll feel confident that when people leave your Instagram, they’re going to be in an even better place that is likely to win them over. 
  • You will increase your bookings and profits, because the perceived value of yourservices and offerings will grow. 
  • You’ll have access to opportunities you wouldn’t have before because more people will have access to a well-represented version of who you are at your best.

It’s all about building engagement and trust, meeting a need, proving your worth, and converting your dream clients. And it takes intentionality. If you’re looking to give your website an effective update, make sure your website clearly answers these five questions.

And what’s really cool? You’ll probably strengthen your brand while you’re at it, and really, that’s the point.

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