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Using templates smartly — get more with fewer AI credits

How to build a complete, professional website using ready-made templates without spending any AI credits — then use AI only where it matters most.

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Templates cost zero AI credits

Every section template — whether it is a pre-built layout from EasyWebie or one added by the admin team — can be added to your page without using any AI credits.

Templates are ready-made, professionally designed sections. You pick one, it appears on your page instantly, and you edit the text, colors, and links directly in the content editor.

This means a free plan user with 10 lifetime AI builds can still build a complete, polished website — by building it smartly with templates and reserving AI for the things only AI can do.

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What templates EasyWebie provides

EasyWebie provides two layers of ready-made designs:

Built-in section variants — every section type (hero, services, about, testimonials, etc.) has multiple visual design variants. These are built into the platform and available on all plans.

Admin-added templates — the EasyWebie team continuously adds new section templates targeting specific business types and use cases. A restaurant gets different hero designs than a law firm. A freelance portfolio gets different layouts than a retail shop.

Both types are free to use, unlimited, and cost zero AI builds.

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How to browse and apply a template

To add a new section using a template:

1In the Sections tab, click + Add Section at the bottom
2Choose the section type you want (e.g. Testimonials)
3The variant picker opens — scroll through all the available designs for that type
4Click any variant to add it to your page instantly

To change the design of an existing section:

1Hover over the section row in the list
2Click the palette icon (Change Style)
3Browse the variants and click one to apply it — your text content carries over automatically

To start with a full-page template:

1Click the Templates tab in the left panel
2Browse complete website layouts
3Click Apply — the entire page is built out instantly
How to browse and apply a template
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Every template field is fully editable

When you apply a template, the section comes pre-filled with placeholder content (generic text, example prices, sample service names). This is intentional — it gives you a working preview of the layout immediately.

Everything you see is editable:

All text fields — headline, subtext, button labels, item titles and descriptions, prices, review text, names
All links — button destinations, social links, WhatsApp numbers
Colors — button colors and background tints
Icons — the emoji icons on service cards, feature bullets, and FAQ items
Images — replace any placeholder image with your own uploaded photos
Star ratings — set the exact rating on each testimonial card

The content editor on the left shows every editable field in one place — no HTML, no code, no technical knowledge needed.

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The smart strategy: templates first, AI second

The most efficient way to build your website — especially on a free or basic plan:

Step 1 — Build the structure with templates (0 credits)

Add all your sections using the variant picker. Get your hero, about, services, testimonials, and contact sections placed and looking good. The layout is done.

Step 2 — Edit all the text manually (0 credits)

Replace every placeholder with your real business content. Your actual service names, prices, business description, team names, real customer reviews. The content editor handles all of this without touching AI.

Step 3 — Use AI on the sections that matter most (uses credits)

Now pick 1–3 sections where professional AI writing would make the biggest difference — usually the hero headline, the about section, and the services descriptions. Use a Regenerate prompt like *"Rewrite this using a confident, professional tone for a dental clinic in Chennai"*. Save AI for where it genuinely elevates the result.

Result: a complete, professional, fully customised website — using 2–3 AI builds instead of 10–15.

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Mixing templates and AI freely

There is no restriction on combining templates and AI. You can:

Add a template section → edit the text manually → then ask AI to rewrite just the headline
Build 8 sections with templates → use AI to generate only the 2 sections that are hard to write (like FAQ and testimonials)
Apply a full-page template → then use "Redesign" on just the hero to get a custom look
Change style (variant) on a section AI built → get a different layout without regenerating

The builder treats template sections and AI-generated sections identically after they are on the page. You can always regenerate, redesign, or change style on any section regardless of how it was originally created.

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Saving your own best sections as templates

When you design a section that works really well — a services layout styled perfectly for your business, or a hero you love — you can save it as a personal template:

1Hover over the section row
2Click the bookmark icon (Save as Template)
3Give it a name

This template is now yours permanently. Apply it to any website in your account with one click — no AI credits, no rebuilding from scratch. Your best designs become reusable building blocks.

This is especially powerful for people who manage multiple websites (clients, side projects, different branches of a business) — build once, reuse everywhere.

Saving your own best sections as templates
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What to use AI for (and what to skip)

Use AI for:

Your hero headline — first impression, worth spending a credit on quality
Your about section — telling your story in a compelling way is hard to write yourself
FAQ answers — AI writes natural, well-phrased answers quickly
If a section generated by a template doesn't feel right — one Regenerate prompt fixes it

Skip AI for:

Service names, prices, and descriptions — you already know these, just type them
Contact details — phone, address, email, WhatsApp
Social media links
Button labels and navigation links
Testimonials — use your real customer reviews, not AI-invented ones
Team bios — write them yourself for authenticity

This approach gives you a website that is both professional and genuine — AI handles the hard writing, you handle the facts.

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