The Ultimate Showit FAQ for Wedding Photographers
Everything You Need to Know About Using Showit Website Templates—Answered
In the world of wedding photography, your website is your online storefront, business card, first impression, and portfolio—all rolled into one. It's where your dream clients land after scrolling past your photos on Pinterest or Instagram. And what they find there needs to do more than look good—it needs to build trust, spark connection, and inspire action.
That’s why so many wedding photographers are turning to Showit—a website platform that marries gorgeous design with powerful blogging and complete creative control. But if you're new to Showit (or even if you're not), chances are you’ve got questions.
This comprehensive FAQ was created to give you clear, human, no-fluff answers about using Showit website templates as a wedding photographer—whether you're building your first site, revamping your brand, or wondering what a “Share Key” even is.
Let’s dive in.
Q: I’m new to Showit. Can I still use one of these templates?
A: Absolutely. Showit was designed for creative entrepreneurs and photographers—many of whom have zero background in design or tech. If you can drag and drop, you can customize a Showit template. Plus, most high-quality templates (like Love Love by Fjōr Avenue) come with video tutorials, how-to guides, and support materials to help you launch with confidence.
Q: What exactly is a Showit template?
A: A Showit template is a professionally designed, ready-made website layout built specifically for the Showit platform. It includes pre-styled pages, mobile responsiveness, and the flexibility to change anything—from fonts and colors to images and layout blocks. Think of it as a beautifully crafted foundation—you customize it to reflect your unique brand.
Q: How is Showit different from Squarespace or Wix?
A: Showit offers far more creative freedom. Unlike Squarespace or Wix, where you’re limited to grids and rigid design blocks, Showit lets you move things anywhere—just like designing in Canva or InDesign. Plus, Showit integrates with WordPress for blogging, giving you the best of both worlds: drag-and-drop design + top-tier blogging and SEO capabilities.
Q: Is Showit only for photographers?
A: While it’s especially popular with photographers (thanks to its visual-first design and ease of use), Showit is also great for creatives, coaches, designers, and service-based businesses of all kinds. That said, many templates—like Love Love—are built with wedding photographers specifically in mind.
Q: What’s included with a Showit template?
A: A premium template typically includes:
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A fully designed multi-page site (Home, About, Portfolio, Blog, Contact, Services, etc.)
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Mobile-optimized design
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A Share Key to install the template
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A setup guide or tutorial walkthrough
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Built-in design strategy and brand cohesion
At Fjōr Avenue, templates are also carefully structured for SEO and storytelling—so you’re not just getting something “pretty,” you’re getting something effective.
Q: What is a Share Key?
A: A Share Key is a code you’ll receive after purchasing a template. You paste it into your Showit dashboard to instantly load the full design into your account. It's how you "install" the template—no downloading, uploading, or unzipping files required.
Q: Do I need to subscribe to Showit separately?
A: Yes. Your template is a one-time purchase from the designer (e.g., Fjōr Avenue), but your Showit subscription is what actually hosts your website and allows you to publish it online. Plans start around $24/month, and if you plan to blog (which we recommend), the Showit + Basic Blog or Advanced Blog plans are best.
Q: Can I use my own domain name?
A: 100% yes. Once your design is ready, you’ll connect your existing domain (or purchase a new one) and point it to Showit. If you need help, Showit’s support team will walk you through the process—it’s pretty painless.
Q: What pages are included in a photography template?
A: A well-rounded wedding photography template should include:
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Homepage: First impression, brand hook, key CTAs
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About Page: Your story, values, and approach
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Portfolio/Gallery Pages: Curated wedding galleries
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Services/Investment: Packages, process, pricing
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Blog: For SEO and full wedding stories
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Contact Page: Inquiry form + info
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Optional: Testimonials, Press, Shop, Resources, Podcast
Templates like Love Love include all of these—so you can customize or hide pages as needed.
Q: Can I change everything in the template?
A: Yes. That’s the beauty of Showit. Unlike rigid platforms, you can change literally anything—fonts, colors, layouts, images, even animations. It’s not a theme you’re stuck inside; it’s a starting point you can bend in any direction.
Q: Do I need to know how to code?
A: Nope. Not even a little. Everything is drag-and-drop, click-and-type. If you want to add custom code (for forms, plugins, embeds, etc.), you can—but it’s 100% optional.
Q: Can I add an online store or shop?
A: Yes—with a few options. You can:
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Embed a Shopify Buy Button to sell digital products like presets or prints
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Use Payhip or Thrivecart to sell courses, downloads, or audio
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Link out to Etsy or another platform if you prefer
Templates like Love Love include a product page layout you can easily convert into a small shop.
Q: What about selling audio files?
A: Yes—you can sell audio files by linking them through Shopify, Payhip, or other third-party digital product tools. Simply embed the checkout or buy button directly on your product page in Showit.
Q: Can I feature my podcast?
A: Yes! Showit makes it easy to embed your podcast using:
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An RSS feed embed
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Podcast hosting players (e.g., Spotify, Apple, Podbean, etc.)
You can also create a dedicated podcast page using your template’s layout blocks. Many designers (like Fjōr Avenue) offer built-in podcast-friendly templates or add-ons.
Q: Does the template support Stripe or credit card payments?
A: Your Showit site doesn’t directly process payments—but it allows you to embed tools that do. You can use Shopify, PayPal, Thrivecart, or Payhip—all of which support Stripe, Apple Pay, and card payments.
Q: Can I blog with Showit?
A: Yes—and it’s one of the best parts. Showit uses WordPress for blogging, which means you get the world’s most powerful blogging engine without compromising your website design.
Your blog posts will be created in WordPress (same login as your Showit account), and Showit pulls them into your custom blog layout on the front end. This is ideal for wedding photographers who want to:
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Showcase full wedding galleries
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Improve SEO with long-form content
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Create venue guides or planning tips
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Build Pinterest traffic
Q: Are the fonts included?
A: Yes. All fonts used in Fjōr Avenue templates are either:
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Free for commercial use (from Google Fonts or other free libraries)
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Licensed and included for use on your website only
So you won’t need to purchase anything extra unless you want to swap in a premium font.
Q: What if I don’t want to show my prices?
A: You don’t have to. Many photographers use phrases like:
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“Packages starting at $X”
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“Inquire for full pricing”
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“Custom quotes based on your unique day”
This allows you to filter inquiries without scaring people off with hard numbers. Templates often include both pricing and non-pricing layouts so you can choose.
Q: Is support included?
A: Yes. If you’re using a Fjōr Avenue template, you’ll get a step-by-step PDF guide, access to video tutorials, and email support for template-related questions. Plus, Showit’s own live chat support is excellent and available inside your dashboard.
Q: Do you offer refunds if I change my mind?
A: Because templates are digital products delivered instantly, most designers (including Fjōr Avenue) do not offer refunds. That said, Showit offers a free 14-day trial—so you can explore the platform before committing.
Q: How long does it take to launch?
A: It depends on how much time you want to spend customizing—but most photographers can launch in:
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1–2 days if you’re just swapping in content
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1–2 weeks for full customization and copywriting
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Longer if you’re rebranding or building from scratch
Templates like Love Love are built to save you time and reduce decision fatigue. Every section is laid out with conversion in mind—no guesswork needed.
Final Thoughts: Choose the Right Template and Make It Yours
At the end of the day, your website should do more than “look good.” It should:
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Reflect your personality and values
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Speak to the couples you actually want to book
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Guide visitors clearly and warmly toward inquiry
A thoughtfully crafted Showit template is the bridge between you and your ideal clients. And with full creative control, strategic layouts, and zero coding, it’s never been easier to create a site that books beautifully.
Looking for the perfect starting point?
Explore the Love Love template by Fjōr Avenue—crafted for wedding photographers who want a romantic, modern, editorial site that’s easy to use and even easier to fall in love with.
