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@pixeldesignlab

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@pixeldesignlab I’ve started designing Showit website templates for all the creatives - designers, marketers, copywriters, creative studios… because I KNOW we don’t have for our own websites🫣😂 For more info check my profile 👀 #showit #showitwebsite #websitetemplates #webdesign #webdesigner #websites #websitedesign #designtemplates #uxdesigner

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Performance

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54K
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Comments
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Engagement
5.3%
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Length · 21 May 2025
0:58

Video #5373 · Yap

Explaining a website design transformationfrom @pixeldesignlab

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Overview

The creator critiques an outdated website design, then showcases a modern redesign while explaining key principles like bold visuals and strong copywriting. She emphasizes the importance of first impressions for designers and concludes by revealing the new design is a customizable template she sells to other creatives.

[02]

Simple outline

  1. 1Contrast 'bad' vs. 'good'
  2. 2Teach the success principles
  3. 3Reveal the product solution
  4. 4Offer an easy path

[03]

Related videos

[04]

Classification

Format
Concepts
Before/After TransformationTutorial / How To
Elements
Screen RecordingB-Roll CutawayText OverlayJump Cut

[05]

Hook analysis

What stops the scroll in the first 3 seconds

Title hook · 25%

Before

Verbal hook · 45%

how can we make this boring, outdated website that screams hey I was made in WordPress...

Visual hook · 30%

A split-screen view showing the creator speaking at the bottom and a screen recording of a dated-looking website at the top, immediately establishing a critique and comparison.

[06]

Hook template

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How do we take this [negative descriptor] [asset type] that screams '[outdated signal]'... and actually make it [desired outcome]?

  • — How do we take this boring, cluttered resume that screams 'I made this in 2009'... and actually make it land interviews?
  • — How do we take this generic product page that screams 'I copied a template'... and actually make it convert?
  • — How do we take this cringe LinkedIn profile that screams 'I have no idea what I'm doing'... and actually make it attract clients?

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Hook and payoff

The promise the opener makes, and how the video pays it back

Hook

A direct comparison between a flawed 'Before' state and an aspirational 'After' state, posing the question of how to bridge the gap.

Payoff

The product is positioned as an effortless shortcut that solves the initial problem while also addressing a specific, relatable pain point of the target audience, making adoption feel logical and easy.

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Narrative framework

The structural pattern this video runs on

Framework

The Expert's Shortcut

To establish authority by teaching the principles behind a desirable transformation, then seamlessly pivot to pitching a product that provides a shortcut to that transformation.

  1. 1

    The Foundational Mandate

    The creator establishes authority by stating the 1-2 core, non-negotiable principles required for success, building trust and framing the problem's solution.

  2. 2

    The Consequence Statement

    The creator agitates the viewer's pain point by detailing the negative perceptions and consequences of the 'Before' state, increasing the motivation for change.

  3. 3

    The Tactical Blueprint

    The creator provides a rapid-fire list of actionable, concrete steps to implement the principles, delivering tangible educational value and demonstrating expertise.

  4. 4

    The Commercial Pivot

    The narrative seamlessly transitions from abstract advice to revealing that the aspirational 'After' example is a tangible product that perfectly executes the taught principles.

Themes

  • professional development
  • first impressions
  • modern design
  • entrepreneurship

Techniques

  • screen recording
  • direct address
  • problem-solution framing

Trends

  • creator economy
  • digital products

Post caption

I’ve started designing Showit website templates for all the creatives - designers, marketers, copywriters, creative studios… because I KNOW we don’t have for our own websites🫣😂 For more info check my profile 👀 #showit #showitwebsite #websitetemplates #webdesign #webdesigner #websites #websitedesign #designtemplates #uxdesigner

Text overlays

  • title · beginning

    Before

  • title · beginning

    After

  • title · middle

    WE MAKE BRANDS UNFORGETTABLE

  • title · middle

    BY CRAFTING IDENTITIES PEOPLE can't ignore.

  • informational · middle

    REAL RESULTS • REAL BRANDS

  • title · middle

    RECENT PROJECTS

  • title · middle

    THE DESIGNER BEHIND VEGA

  • contextual · end

    Before

  • contextual · end

    After

Transcript

Can we make this boring, outdated website that screams, hey, I was made in WordPress, feel premium, good, with personality, and stand out from the competition? Let me show you. You should always focus on two things, copywriting that sells and amazing visuals, especially if you're a designer. If your website looks like it's from tier, just because you're a studio with fifteen years of experience, it's giving I don't care about first impressions. And let me remind you, it's your job to create those unforgettable first impressions as a brand or web designer. So make one. Showcase your best worse. Be bold. Use bold fonts and colors while maintaining clear layout and simple user journey. Add animations. Make your website interesting for the users as they scroll. Show who you are and why you are the best out there. Your job literally depends on it. By the way, this is a show with website template I made for creatives because I know us designers, we don't have time for our own designs. You can just swap images and best, and you're ready to impress your next client.

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