Inside this course, you’ll learn how to
Learn how to build a real Showit template business with clear strategy, proven systems, and repeatable results.
Create Showit website templates people are actively searching for
Launch your shop with confidence instead of guessing
Scale beyond one-off sales with systems that grow with you
I’m a designer who built a six-figure business selling Showit website templates after years of client work and trial-and-error.
I didn’t start with a big audience or a perfect strategy. I figured this out by testing what actually sells, learning what doesn’t, and building systems that scale.
Hey, I’m Melissa
Superhero Academy is the exact framework I wish I had when I started.
chanel, vanilla + oak
I’ve been selling website templates for a few years now, but I still got SO much value from Melissa’s course!
Melissa broke down her best tips and tricks for designing best-selling templates, along with her strategies for marketing and selling them in easy, bite-sized lessons. The amount of pre-made resources she provides is truly above and beyond. You get everything you need to implement her strategies without having to start from scratch.
Validate profitable template ideas before you design
Design templates for conversion, usability, and scale
Price and license your products for
long-term growth
Why this course Works
Most designers fail at selling templates because they focus on design alone and skip strategy.
Inside Superhero Academy, you’ll learn how to
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Build + Scale Your Six-Figure Showit Template Shop
A step-by-step course for designers who want to build, launch, and scale a profitable Showit website template shop.
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Course Outline: Step-by-Step Lessons That Build Your Shop Fast
This is not another overpriced bullsh*&!t course
MODULES
Build Your CEO Mindset: Cultivate habits that support long-term growth and consistency.
Download & Organize: Grab all your starter templates, tools, and checklists.
Start with Intention: Set your six-figure goals and map out your vision from day one.
Learn how to shift your mindset from client-based work to scalable income and set the foundation for a profitable Showit template business.
Welcome & Mindset for Success
MODULE 01
lessons
Choose Your Direction: Decide which niche aligns with your passion and the market.
Explore Top Niches: Discover 3 profitable niches for Showit templates.
A strong niche makes everything easier—from designing the right templates to knowing how to market them. This module helps you choose one that sells.
Choosing Your Profitable Niche
MODULE 02
lessons
Choose Your Style: Pick a design vibe and build a photo-driven mood board.
Understand Buyer Psychology: Learn what makes a template irresistible.
Time to build! You’ll design your first (and best-selling) template with strategy, strong visuals, and a smooth customer experience.
Crafting High-Value Templates That Sell
MODULE 03
Source Visuals: Where to find high-quality stock photos for your templates.
Get Your Tools Ready: Review the must-have software for template creation.
Build Along With Me: Create your first template using the starter Showit design.
Level Up Your Design: VIPs get access to advanced templates via the Pro Canvas Collection.
Create a Stellar Experience: Design a branded customer purchase PDF with your site key.
Make It Marketable: Generate copy for your Showit templates using ChatGPT.
Show It Off: Learn how to create mockups that help your templates stand out.
Testing the Blog: Connecting to Showit's test blog to test to your templates
lessons
Know Your Value: Understand how to communicate what makes your templates worth it.
Use the Pricing Pyramid: Learn how to price low, mid, and high-ticket digital products.
Pricing can make or break your shop. This module walks you through strategies to confidently charge more, protect your work, and increase perceived value.
Pricing & Positioning for Profitability
MODULE 04
Protect Your Work: Learn about licensing, commercial use, and how to keep your work safe.
lessons
Launch Your Shop: Add a template shop to your Showit website in minutes.
Pick Your Platform: Learn where to sell your templates (Etsy, Creative Market or Showit).
Let’s get your shop ready to sell! You’ll create a streamlined system that automates delivery, provides a pro-level experience, and sets you up to scale.
Setting Up Your Shop for Success
MODULE 05
Connect Your Systems: Follow step-by-step tutorials to link Thrivecart to Flodesk.
Set Up Automation: Use Zapier to handle digital delivery + confirmations automatically.
Create Customer Emails: Build out your post-purchase emails using Flodesk.
Add Legal Pages: Learn which policies and pages every template shop needs.
Optional Etsy Setup: Learn how to prepare your Etsy shop to sell templates, too.
lessons
Map Your Marketing Plan: Create a long-term strategy to bring in consistent traffic.
Etsy Marketing: Learn Etsy-specific strategies to drive traffic to your listings.
This is the magic module—learn exactly how to attract buyers using content, Pinterest, email, and more (without having to show up constantly).
Marketing & Driving Sales
MODULE 06
Instagram Strategy: Attract template buyers through strategic IG content.
Organic Pinterest Strategy: Learn how to get your pins ranking and repinned.
Pinterest Ads Strategy: Use my two-step ad system to drive traffic + sales.
Email Marketing: Learn how to write emails that build trust and generate sales.
Boost with SEO: Drive search traffic to your shop using beginner-friendly SEO tips.
lessons
Work Less, Earn More: Learn how to create systems that bring in repeat revenue.
Stack Your Offers: Add upsells, memberships, and product bundles to increase order value.
Let’s take your shop to the next level. You’ll learn how to scale up your income, streamline your time, and create sustainable growth.
Scaling to Six Figures & Beyond
MODULE 07
Use Automation: Explore AI tools and systems to speed up your workflow and marketing.
lessons
New template launch + sale announcement
New shop is live launch annoucement
Customer thank you / post purchase e-mail
Pinterest Pins to pin your template designs with different layouts
Customer Post-Purchase thank you with Site Key + Download Instructions
Product listing page with buy now buttons to sell on your Showit website
Catalog listing page to showcase your templates to sell on your Showit website
5-Page Starter Showit website template (with resale rights)
the course comes with everything you will need
to actually launch your shop
And the best part? You'll also get ALL the tools + templates for a plug-n-play shop
Showit Templates
canva Templates
flodesk Templates
Launch + Marketing social posts for instagram
Product mockups for website + Etsy Shop listing pages
Thrivecart Checkout page with upsell
ecommerce
Moodboard
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Francesca Sauls | Health & Wellness Website Designer
You’re one of the nicest people in the Showit community. The fact that I purchased the course on a random Saturday and got a DM from you within a few hours asking if I needed any support, shows how dedicated you are to truly empowering your tribe. Thank you so much for all that you do!
Canva social media templates to upsell your clients with ease
Showit Canvas Pro Collection
Advanced Showit Website Starter Template
yes there is actually waaaaaayyy more
BONUSES
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PAYMENT PLAN
$377
PAY IN FULL
$1,997
This course will pay for itself by selling
just five website templates
$395 from one website template sale x 5 sales
= $1,975 earned
here is the simple math
All core templates - mockups, help guides, marketing templates, etc.
Lifetime access & future updates
Instant VIP Access
Canva social post templates to resell
Full course access to all 8 modules
1 Single Payment of
6 Monthly Payments of
All core templates - mockups, help guides, marketing templates, etc.
Lifetime access & future updates
Instant VIP Access
Canva social post templates to resell
Full course access to all 8 modules
You don’t want to invest in learning how to create and market your products properly.
You’re looking for a get-rich-quick scheme instead of a sustainable business.
You want an overnight success without putting in any effort.
You’re not a showit designer and don't want to sell templates or digital products.
This course is NOT for you if
You want a proven step-by-step process to build a thriving shop with ease.
You’ve listed templates but struggle to get consistent sales.
You’ve thought about selling templates but don’t know where to start.
You are a Showit designer and want to create passive income with templates.
This course IS for you if
lena renee, Sauci Studio
Not only am I adding a template shop, launching an Etsy shop but I've also been able to add design Intensives and am starting to implement the Day Rate method because customizing is so much quicker now that I'm not starting from a blank wireframe.
I purchased the full course VIP with the canva Library and let me tell you I am in love!
★★★★★
chelsea lennox, Lennox Creative Co.
I especially enjoyed the marketing modules for both Pinterest and Etsy and am looking forward to experimenting with these platforms more!
Even as someone with a fairly well established shop, there were takeaways for me that I'll be implementing into my own business ASAP
★★★★★
Because this is a digital course with immediate access to all materials, we do not offer refunds. However, if you go through the course and implement the strategies, you’ll have everything you need to launch and grow a successful template shop.
Do you offer refunds?
No, this course covers multiple selling platforms—including Etsy, your own website, and other marketplaces. You’ll learn the pros and cons of each so you can choose the best option for your business.
Is this course just about selling on Etsy?
The main tool you'll use is Showit (your website design platform). We also recommend Canva, Photoshop, or Illustrator for branding and marketing materials, but they’re not required.
What software do I need for this course?
Absolutely! If you’re already selling templates but struggling to make consistent sales, this course will help you improve your designs, increase your pricing, optimize your listings, and drive more traffic to your shop.
what if I’m already selling templates? will this help?
Yes! There’s an entire marketing module dedicated to helping you get traffic, attract buyers, and make consistent sales using Instagram, Pinterest, email marketing, and even paid ads.
Will I learn how to market my templates?
You get lifetime access! That means you can go through the material at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime—even as the course gets updated with new content.
How long will I have access to the course?
You don’t need to be an expert, but you should already be familiar with Showit and how the platform works. This course does not teach the basics of using Showit—instead, it focuses on creating and selling high-converting templates. If you're new to Showit, I recommend getting comfortable with the platform first before enrolling.
Do I need to be an expert in Showit to take this course?
This course is for designers, creatives, and digital entrepreneurs who want to build a profitable Showit template shop. Whether you're brand new to selling templates or already have a shop but want to scale your sales, this course gives you the exact roadmap to succeed.
Who is this course for?
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hey, I’m Melissa! I built my six-figure template shop from scratch, and I know how overwhelming it can be to get started. This course will give you everything I wish I had when I started—so you can skip the trial and error and start seeing real sales, fast!
✔ 15+ years of experience as a graphic designer
✔ Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design (Art Institute)
✔ Founded Superhero Design, a six-figure template shop
✔ Started selling on Etsy in 2020 & Showit templates in 2021
✔ Full-time digital entrepreneur—no more custom work!
Meet Your Instructor, Melissa Lunt
This course is designed for designers who want long-term income growth, not one-off projects.
Superhero Academy is a step-by-step course that teaches designers how to build, launch, and scale a profitable Showit template shop. It covers template creation, licensing, pricing, traffic, and sales so designers can create scalable, semi-passive income without client work.
Kylie Cimaglia
"This course is absolutely worth it! It does a really great job of breaking things down into actionable steps and explaining everything."
★★★★★
Alexis Zimba-Kirby
"I've looked at a lot of the template design courses on the market, and this one fit the sweet spot of price + an instructor thats been actually successful in the business + covering a good amount of info."
★★★★★
Annabel Holmes
"Every module has so much information, they’re like 7 individual courses. It’s well worth the investment"
★★★★★
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