Kajabi Website Templates: Best Layout for Conversion

I walk you through how I set up and manage Kajabi website templates when launching a new site. I show you where to find templates, how to choose one that fits your brand, and how to install it properly so your site structure works from the start.

I also explain how I customize pages, keep templates updated, and export or import them across different Kajabi accounts. Along the way, I share how you can access an extended 30-day Kajabi trial through my link, plus additional training and sales page templates when you continue with a paid plan.

Key Takeaways

• I demonstrate how to select, install, and activate a Kajabi website template.
• I explain how I customize pages, manage updates, and move templates between sites.
• I provide access to an extended trial and additional resources for ongoing use.

Getting Started With Kajabi Website Templates

Setting Up Your Domain

When I open a brand-new Kajabi site, I set up my domain first. That is the first step before I touch any templates.

Once my domain is ready, I move straight into choosing the website template. That gives the site its overall structure and design foundation.

Navigating to the Template Store

I go to Website → Design inside the Kajabi dashboard. If I have not chosen a template yet, I see the option to Pick a template to get started.

I click Pick Template, and Kajabi takes me directly to the template store. From there, I can browse the available options.

All the templates shown in the main store are free. If I want something more bespoke, I can explore custom templates through the More dropdown or purchase templates separately.

Choosing the Right Template

I usually recommend starting with a free template. I can always purchase, design, or sell custom templates later.

When I choose a template, I look at my brand, my positioning, and the overall vibe I want. Then I select the template and click Get Started to install it.

Installation takes about 30 seconds. Once installed, I manage it under Website → Design, where I can:

• Rename the template
• Keep it updated
• Export it as a zip file
• Upload a saved template
• Set a template live

I avoid modifying the code. When Kajabi releases updates, I click the Update button so I keep the latest features without breaking anything.

If I want to work on a different design without affecting my live site, I save another template and customize it separately. When I am ready, I click Set to Live, and Kajabi switches it over instantly.

When I export a template, Kajabi sends me a zip file. I keep it zipped and upload it directly back into Kajabi if I want to reuse it on another site.

Downloading and Installing Templates

I manage all my templates from Website → Design inside Kajabi. This is where I pick, install, export, upload, and switch themes.

Selecting and Installing Free Templates

I click Pick Template to open the template store. The templates shown there are free, and I recommend starting with one of them.

I choose a template that fits my brand and click Get Started. Kajabi installs the full theme across my site, which usually takes around 30 seconds.

After installation, I return to Website → Design to edit it. I keep the template updated by clicking the Update button whenever it appears, and I avoid modifying the code so future updates don’t break anything.

Purchasing and Installing Premium Templates

If I want something more bespoke, I navigate to purchase templates or select Custom Templates from the dropdown. I can also design and sell templates if I choose to.

When I want to test a different look, I use Browse Templates and preview options with View. I customize them inside the test environment without affecting my live domain.

Once I’m satisfied, I click Set to Live to replace my current main template.

Custom Template Options

I export any template as a ZIP file if I want to reuse it on another site, send it to someone else, or sell it. Kajabi emails me a download link, and I save the ZIP file to my desktop.

When uploading a template, I keep it in ZIP format and do not unpack it. I go to the upload area, select the file, and Kajabi installs it in a few seconds.

After uploading, the template appears under Saved Templates. I can customize it there and click Set to Live when I’m ready to switch.

I also use Website Pages to edit individual pages like Library, Blog, Login, Store, About, and Contact. Designing headers and footers within website pages keeps branding consistent across my site because changes propagate throughout the template.

Customizing Website Templates

Once I install a template, I customize it directly inside Website → Design. I keep the template updated, avoid modifying the code, and work off the shelf so I can apply updates without breaking anything.

Editing Website Pages

Inside the template, I access Website Pages such as:

• Library
• Members Directory
• Announcements
• Blogs
• Login
• Store

I click into each page individually and edit them one by one.

I design the header and footer within the website template so they apply across all website pages. This setup keeps everything aligned as visitors move through the site.

I use website pages wherever possible because changes to shared elements propagate across the entire template.

Managing Navigation

I manage links like Store, My Library, About, and Contact inside the navigation settings.

Navigation controls how links appear in the:

• Header
• Footer
• Logged-in member view

I decide how those links present themselves across the top, bottom, or member areas of the site.

When I test a new template, I work on it separately and only click Set to Live once I am ready to replace the current one.

Maintaining Consistent Branding

I choose a template that matches my brand, positioning, and overall vibe.

I keep the template updated using the update button so I receive the latest functionality. I avoid custom coding because updates can break modified templates.

By keeping headers, footers, colors, and layout consistent across website pages, I maintain congruency in branding and user experience.

Exporting and Importing Templates

Exporting Templates as Zip Files

I export a template as a zip file when I want to use it on another Kajabi site, share it with someone else, or sell it in the template store.

To do this, I open the template dropdown and select Export as Zip File. Kajabi sends me an email with a download link, and I download the full template to my desktop.

If I’ve spent years refining a template, exporting it lets me reuse that exact setup elsewhere without rebuilding it from scratch.

Uploading Templates to Kajabi

When I want to upload a template, I go to Website → Design and scroll to my saved templates.

I click Upload Template, select the file from my device, and upload the entire zip file.
Important: I keep the file in zip format and do not unpack it.

The upload usually takes 5–10 seconds. Once it appears under Saved Templates, I can customize it and set it to live when I’m ready.

Best Practices for Template Transfers

I keep templates up to date before exporting them so they include the latest features.

I avoid modifying custom code where possible. If I heavily edit code and then update the template later, something may break.

When testing a new template, I work on it in a separate saved version so it doesn’t affect my live domain. Once I’m satisfied, I click Set to Live to replace the current template.

Managing and Updating Templates

Setting Templates Live

When I work on a new design, I use a saved template so I can build and customize it without affecting my main domain. This lets me test layout, branding, and structure safely.

Once I’m happy with the changes, I click “Set to Live.” That switches the saved template with my main website template instantly.

Anyone visiting my domain will then see the new template going forward.

Keeping Templates Up to Date

Whenever I see the small update button on a template, I click it. I keep my templates as up to date as possible so I get the latest functionality as Kajabi releases it.

If I leave the template off the shelf and avoid heavy customization, updates apply smoothly. New features embed directly into the most recent version with one click.

Staying current helps me avoid issues and maintain compatibility across my site.

Avoiding Code Modifications

I can rename a template or modify the code, but I suggest against changing the code. When I edit too much or add bespoke coding, something can break during a future update.

If Kajabi updates a theme and I’ve heavily modified it, I risk conflicts. That can disrupt layout or functionality.

I keep things off the shelf wherever possible. This approach protects my site and makes updates simple.

Conclusion

I choose my website template by navigating to Website → Design → Pick Template and selecting a free or custom option from the template store. I install it, keep it updated, and avoid modifying code so I can use Kajabi’s latest features without breaking anything.

I manage my build using:

• Website Pages for core site content
• Landing Pages as standalone pages
• Navigation settings to control header and footer links

I design headers and footers once and let them propagate across all website pages to maintain consistent branding.

I export templates as a .zip file when I want to reuse, share, or sell them. I always keep the file zipped when uploading it into another Kajabi account.