Can Showit Do SEO? Yes, If You Know These 5 Things

Let’s clear this up right now:
Yes, Showit can absolutely perform well in Google search results.

But here’s the catch, only if you use it intentionally.

Showit is known for being beautiful, flexible, and fun to use (especially for creatives). But when it comes to SEO, some people still believe the myth that Showit is just “pretty, not powerful.”

At Pop Impact™, we use Showit to build high-performing websites that not only look amazing, but show up, rank, and convert. If you’re wondering whether Showit can handle SEO, here’s what you need to know.

1. Showit Controls the Design, WordPress Powers the Blog

The magic of Showit? You get the design freedom of a drag-and-drop platform and the blogging power of WordPress.

• Showit handles your page design (homepage, services, about, etc.)
• WordPress handles your blog content and post organization

This combo means your blog has all the technical power Google loves and all the design beauty your brand deserves. Chef’s kiss, really. 👩‍🍳

2. You Need to Manually Add SEO Details, But It’s Easy

Showit gives you full access to the fields that matter for SEO, you just have to fill them out. This includes:

• Page titles (what shows in Google search)
• Meta descriptions (your little blurb in results)
• Image alt text (for accessibility and search)
• Header structure (H1s, H2s, etc.)

The problem? Most creatives skip or overlook these fields. And that’s when SEO falls flat.

3. Your Content Still Matters More Than Your Platform

No matter what platform you use, Showit, Squarespace, Shopify, your content is what tells Google what your site is about.

If your website doesn’t clearly say:

• Who you are
• What you do
• Where you do it
• Who you serve

…then no platform can save you.

Think of Showit as your stage. SEO is the script. You need both to perform.

4. Showit Sites Can Rank If You Structure Them Right

Because Showit gives you so much creative freedom, it’s also easy to accidentally break some of the rules that help SEO.

Watch out for:

• Too many hidden or unlinked pages
• No clear H1 headline on each page
• Over-reliance on graphics or text baked into images (Google can’t read those!)

A well-designed Showit site should feel like a fun experience for humans and make logical sense to Google.

5. Showit Doesn’t Do SEO For You—But That’s a Good Thing

Platforms like Squarespace have auto-fill SEO, but it’s generic and not tailored to your brand. Showit gives you the freedom to do SEO your way, which means you can be strategic, specific, and fully on-brand.

When paired with custom copy, proper setup, and the right keywords? Showit doesn’t just look good, it ranks.

TL;DR: Showit + Strategy = SEO That Works

If you’re using Showit, you already have a platform built for a custom look for your brand. Now it’s time to make sure your dream clients can actually find it.

Whether you’re launching a new site or want to get more eyes on the one you’ve got, we’re here to help you go from hidden gem to top search result.

Want the whole package (design, copy, SEO) with a brand new website? Or, if you’re already on Showit but not showing up in search, book a 1-Day SEO Intensive with us!