3 Amazing Blog Website Templates to Elevate Your Design

Have you ever bought a product because it was pretty? I know I have! Take Olly vitamins for example – the cute packaging caught my attention. (Of course, I had to read the label to find out what was actually in them). Without the packaging, they probably wouldn’t have gotten my attention on the vitamin aisle. My point here is that aesthetics are valuable in marketing. And this applies to your website design, too! If you feel like your blog is plain or hard to navigate, let’s do something about that. The Showit templates in my shop make it easy to elevate your website without creative restrictions or needing to hire a developer to code. Keep scrolling to check out 3 amazing blog website templates that you can use to create your next blog design!

Oh, and the best part? These Showit website templates are more than just beautiful – they’re also SEO-friendly, mobile optimized, and designed to keep people enjoying your site longer. 

Wait..what’s Showit?

In case you aren’t familiar, Showit is an easy to use, drag and drop website builder. I choose to design websites using Showit because it offers the most creative freedom and ease that I’ve ever found in a website platform that doesn’t require code. Plus, they integrate with WordPress for blogging! If you switch to Showit from an existing WordPress blog, your posts and plugins will migrate over. It’s truly wonderful! 

(For even more Showit info, check out my blog posts on Why Showit is an Amazing Website Option for Food Bloggers)

What is a Showit template?

Showit templates are pre-built, highly customizable website designs. Once you purchase a template, you get instant access and can edit it to fit your needs. (You’ll need a Showit account to edit!)

MPD Shop Blog Website Templates

Now, let’s take a look at some Showit template options for you! These templates from my shop are unique because I specifically designed them with features that bloggers need in mind.

Vanilla Bean: A Simple, Versatile Crowd Pleaser

The Vanilla Bean Showit template is a best seller in the shop because of the light and airy aesthetic and simplicity. If you’re a beginner blogger (or an established content creator, but new to adding your content to a blog) this would be a great option for you! It’s designed to showcase a smaller amount of content in an interesting way. No need to feel pressured to have a ton of content to fill it up!

Of course, all Showit templates are completely customizable. So, Vanilla Bean can grow with you! Or, if you’re an advanced blogger and love the layout, you can expand it to fit your needs. 

Honey Nut: An Earthy, Editorial Layout

Inspired by lifestyle magazines, Honey Nut is perfect for intermediate bloggers who have a decent amount of content. If you are looking to explore avenues like brand partnerships or selling digital cookbooks, the media kit and sales page included will help you out! Colors are always customizable, but if you like the earth tones in this template know that they will give your new website a fresh and grounded vibe.

With all Showit templates, any sections or pages that you don’t currently need can be hidden. So, keep in mind that this one can grow with you!

Sea Salt: A Cool & Clean Option for Advanced Bloggers

Last but certainly not least we’ve got Sea Salt. I think of this one as a hybrid between Vanilla Bean and Honey Nut. It’s clean and light like Vanilla, but with more space for content like Honey Nut. It also has an incredible services page, so if you offer a service like food photography or recipe development in addition to blogging, it’s definitely worth checking out! 

How to Choose a Blog Template

If you’re currently thinking, “I love them all, how do I choose??” know that this is a perfectly normal response! My best advice is to focus on choosing the template with the layout you love most, since color, fonts, and photos can be easily changed. Which one will be most helpful in providing the experience you want for your audience?

Want to get matched with a template? Take my free site style quiz! It’s fun, quick, and will give you options based on your personality. Don’t miss the discount code waiting for you at the end!

What’s Next

It’s time to choose a template to use for your new website! Yay, so exciting right?! If you’re also feeling nervous about making edits, don’t worry. All template shop purchases include access to my Template Buyer Tutorial Library where you can watch videos to learn how to use Showit and customize your template. You’ll also have access to email support from me, so know that I’m invested in your success!  

Meet the Designer: Maya Palmer