Wix Studio: Creating and Using Custom Templates
Are you looking to save time and streamline your site creation process? Wix Studio's custom templates feature is here to revolutionize your workflow.
With custom templates, when you build a site which is fully customized you can transform it into a reusable template, eliminating the need to start from scratch with each site. This powerful tool allows you to focus on delivering exceptional results while saving precious time.
Start by creating a custom template based on an existing site in your workspace or from a blank canvas. Customize the layout, design and apps to align with your vision. Then, save it as a template. For future projects, just choose the template you want to start with and then customize it based on each clients' requirements.
Tip:
We also have several ready-made Wix Studio templates that you can use to build your sites.
Creating a custom template
To create a custom template, you have two options: choose an existing site in your workspace or create a template from scratch.
You need to have at least one site in your workspace to create a custom template from an existing site. This allows you to transform your site into a reusable template for future projects. If you're creating a template from scratch, you can proceed without any existing sites in your workspace and choose to build using either the Wix Editor or the Studio Editor.
Important:
Some content is not copied over when you make your site a template. See FAQs for more information.
From an existing site
Go to Custom Templates in your Wix Studio workspace.
Click + Create Template at the top right.
Select Start from an existing site.
Choose one of your sites to use for the template.
Click Continue.
Enter a name for your custom template and click Create Template.
From scratch
Click + Create Template at the top right.
Choose one of the following options:
Start from a blank Wix canvas: To create your template using the Wix Editor.
Start from a blank Studio canvas: To create your template using the Studio Editor.
Enter a name for your custom template and click Create Template.
Build the site to create your template.
Using a custom template to build a site
When starting to work on a site for a new project, just choose which template you want to use and start customizing it to suit your needs.
To use a custom template to build a site:
Go to Custom Templates in your Wix Studio workspace.
Hover over the template and click Create site to build a new site with it.
Build your site in the editor.
Want to make changes to a template?
If you want to edit a template, click the More Actions icon
and then click Edit template.
Organizing your custom templates
Stay on top of your custom templates by customizing the view, filtering them based on various criteria and creating saved views for quick access. You can quickly search for specific templates based on their name, or filter your templates to see a specific subset of sites based on your criteria.
Once you've filtered your templates, you can save those filtered views to access them quickly in the future. You can also switch between grid and list views.
To organize your templates:
Go to Custom Templates in your Wix Studio workspace.
Click Filter.
Choose the filters to apply to the site list.
Click Manage View and choose Save as new view.
Enter a name for the saved view.
Click Save.
Tip:
Click the Customize columns icon
and select the columns to show in your site list. You can also drag and drop the columns to reorder them.
FAQs
Click on a question below to learn more about custom templates in Wix Studio.
Can I create custom templates for different types of projects?
A great way to use custom templates is to create generic templates that you can use for one type of client or project.
For example, you can create an eCommerce template and then you can use it as a foundation for any client that needs an eCommerce site. This streamlines the process of creating sites, saving you time and providing your team with a great starting point to build sites efficiently.
Can I sell my custom templates?
Yes, you can sell your custom templates anywhere. Once you've created a custom template that is ready and published, you can add your template as a digital product on your Wix site or any other platform to start selling. Learn more about selling your custom templates.
If you're a Wix Partner, you can also showcase and sell your Studio templates in the Wix Marketplace.
How can I edit a custom template?
Click the More Actions icon
on a template, then Edit template to make changes to it. When editing a template, you're making changes only to the template itself. It does not affect any site using the template or the original site you based it on.
If you want to keep the original template as well, we recommend that you first duplicate the template, edit it with the changes you want, and then save it as a new template.
Is there a limit to the number of templates I can create?
There is no limit to the number of templates you can have in a workspace.
What information is not copied over when I turn a site into a template?
The following content is not copied over to your custom template:
Store orders and invoices
Contacts and email campaigns
Settings for third-party apps
Velo by Wix:
Secrets stored in your Secrets Manager.
Any elements that were hidden require enabling Velo in your new site.
Does Wix Studio have ready-made templates?
Wix Studio has several designer-made responsive website templates, covering a broad range of industries and design styles that you can also use to create sites without needing to start from scratch. There are also some ready-made wireframes for you to choose from and add your own style.
How do I get the URL of my custom template?
To get the URL of your custom template:
Go to Custom Templates in your Wix Studio workspace.
Click the More Actions icon
next to the template and select Edit template.
Click Publish at the top right.
Copy the template URL.
