# Adil Makhdoom — Freelance Web Designer
> Adil Makhdoom is a freelance web designer based in Lahore, Pakistan, specialising in Showit and WordPress websites for photographers and small businesses. This site contains a portfolio, detailed guides, and a blog covering Showit, WordPress, SEO, and web design.

## About
- [Portfolio & About](https://theadil.me/): Adil Makhdoom's main portfolio — services, selected works, experience, and contact.
- [Projects & Tools](https://theadil.me/projects.html): Apps, developer tools, and free downloads built by Adil Makhdoom.

## Guides
- [Showit SEO Guide & 75-Point Checklist (2026)](https://theadil.me/showit-seo-guide.html): The complete Showit SEO guide — 75-point checklist, 22 step-by-step walkthroughs with screenshots, schema markup, Google Analytics, and everything needed to rank a Showit website. Includes FAQPage schema with 20 answered questions.

## Blog — Showit
- [Best Showit Website Designer for Photographers (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-website-designer-for-photographers/): How to find and hire the best Showit website designer for photographers.
- [Showit SEO for Photographers: How to Rank Your Portfolio](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-seo-for-photographers/): SEO strategies specific to Showit portfolio websites for photographers.
- [Showit SEO Settings: Complete Configuration Guide (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-seo-settings/): Step-by-step Showit SEO settings configuration including page titles, meta descriptions, and canonical URLs.
- [Showit SEO Checklist: 18 Things to Do Before You Go Live](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-seo-checklist/): 18-point SEO checklist to complete before launching a Showit website.
- [Showit Pricing: Plans, Costs & What You Actually Get (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-pricing/): Breakdown of all Showit pricing plans, what each includes, and which is best value.
- [Showit Reviews: Is It Worth It? What Real Users Say (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-reviews/): Honest Showit review covering pros, cons, and real user experiences.
- [Showit Blog Template: How to Set One Up That Looks Great](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-blog-template/): How to choose and configure a Showit blog template.
- [Showit vs WordPress for Photography Websites: Which Wins?](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-vs-wordpress-for-photography-websites/): Detailed comparison of Showit and WordPress for photographers.
- [Showit vs Squarespace for Photographers: Which Is Best?](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-vs-squarespace-for-photographers/): Head-to-head comparison of Showit versus Squarespace for photographer websites.
- [Showit vs Wix: Which Is Better for Photographers in 2026?](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-vs-wix/): Comparison of Showit and Wix for photographers.
- [Showit vs Pixieset for Photographers: Which One Actually...](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-vs-pixieset-for-photographers/): Showit vs Pixieset comparison for photography websites.
- [Best Showit Website Templates for Photographers (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-website-templates-for-photographers/): Top Showit templates for photographer websites.
- [The Best Showit Templates for Photographers (2026 Guide)](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-templates-for-photographers/): Curated list of the best Showit templates for photographers.
- [Best Showit Templates for Wedding Photographers in 2026](https://theadil.me/blog/best-showit-templates-for-wedding-photographers/): Top Showit templates specifically for wedding photographers.
- [How to Choose the Right Showit Designer for Photographers](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-designer-for-photographers/): Guide to choosing and vetting a Showit designer.
- [7 Common Showit Website Issues and How to Fix Them Fast](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-website-issues/): Common Showit problems and solutions.
- [Is Showit Good for SEO? A Comprehensive Analysis](https://theadil.me/blog/is-showit-good-for-seo/): In-depth analysis of Showit's SEO capabilities.
- [How to Become a Showit Designer: A Comprehensive Guide](https://theadil.me/blog/how-to-become-showit-designer/): Step-by-step guide to becoming a professional Showit designer.
- [How to Become a Showit Design Partner](https://theadil.me/blog/become-showit-design-partner/): How to join the official Showit Design Partner programme.
- [How to Connect Your Showit Account with a WordPress Blog](https://theadil.me/blog/connect-showit-account-wordpress-blog/): Tutorial on connecting Showit to a WordPress blog.
- [Expert Showit Website Designers for Your Business](https://theadil.me/blog/showit-website-designers/): Overview of expert Showit designers available for hire.

## Blog — Photography & Local SEO
- [Local SEO for Photographers: How to Rank in Your City (2026)](https://theadil.me/blog/local-seo-for-photographers/): Local SEO strategies for photographers to rank in their city.
- [SEO for Photographer Portfolio Websites: Get Found on Google](https://theadil.me/blog/seo-for-photographer-portfolio-websites/): SEO guide specifically for photographer portfolio websites.
- [How to Get Clients as a Photographer: 10 Proven Tips](https://theadil.me/blog/how-to-get-clients-as-a-photographer/): Ten proven strategies for photographers to attract more clients.
- [Photography Website Tips: 12 That Move the Needle](https://theadil.me/blog/photography-website-tips/): 12 actionable tips for improving a photography website.

## Blog — WordPress & Web Design
- [Framer Website Builder Review: Is It Worth Using in 2026?](https://theadil.me/blog/framer-website-builder-review-2/): Updated Framer review covering features, pricing, and SEO.
- [Framer Website Builder Review: 5 Things to Know Before You Build](https://theadil.me/blog/framer-website-builder-review/): Five key things to know about Framer before building a site.
- [Why Framer is the Best Web Designing Tool in 2026](https://theadil.me/blog/framer-best-web-design-tool-2026/): Opinion piece on Framer's strengths as a web design tool.
- [Wix Website Builder Pros and Cons: The Honest 2026 Review](https://theadil.me/blog/wix-website-builder-pros-and-cons/): Balanced review of Wix covering pros and cons in 2026.
- [Elementor vs Divi: A Complete WordPress Page Builder Comparison](https://theadil.me/blog/elementor-vs-divi-wordpress-page-builder-comparison/): Detailed Elementor vs Divi comparison for WordPress users.
- [10 WordPress Website Design Tips for Beginners](https://theadil.me/blog/wordpress-website-design-tips-for-beginners/): Ten beginner-friendly WordPress design tips.
- [10 Website Speed Optimization Tips for WordPress That Work](https://theadil.me/blog/website-speed-optimization-tips-wordpress/): Practical WordPress speed optimization techniques.
- [Essential WordPress Plugins for Business Websites](https://theadil.me/blog/essential-wordpress-plugins-for-business-websites/): Must-have WordPress plugins for business sites.
- [12 Squarespace Website Design Tips and Tricks That Work](https://theadil.me/blog/squarespace-website-design-tips-and-tricks/): Practical Squarespace design tips for better results.
- [Shopify Store Design Best Practices That Actually Convert](https://theadil.me/blog/shopify-store-design-best-practices/): Shopify store design best practices for higher conversions.
- [Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Shopify Expert for Your Store](https://theadil.me/blog/hire-shopify-expert/): Why hiring a Shopify expert is worth the investment.
- [UX Design Principles Every Beginner Should Know](https://theadil.me/blog/ux-design-principles-every-beginner-should-know/): Core UX design principles explained for beginners.
- [Web Design Color Theory Guide: Pick Colors That Convert](https://theadil.me/blog/web-design-color-theory-guide/): How to use color theory in web design to improve conversions.
- [7 Freelance Web Designer Portfolio Tips That Win Clients](https://theadil.me/blog/freelance-web-designer-portfolio-tips/): Portfolio tips to help freelance web designers win more clients.
- [How to Hire a Freelance Web Designer (Without Getting Burned)](https://theadil.me/blog/how-to-hire-a-freelance-web-designer/): A guide for clients on hiring a freelance web designer safely.
- [Selecting the Best Website Platform for Your Business](https://theadil.me/blog/selecting-the-best-website-platform-for-your-business/): How to choose the right website platform for your business.
- [5 Reasons Your Small Business Needs a Website in 2025](https://theadil.me/blog/5-reasons-your-small-business-needs-a-website-in-2025-2/): Why every small business needs a website.

## Blog — SEO
- [9 On-Page SEO Tips for Small Business Websites](https://theadil.me/blog/on-page-seo-tips-small-business-websites/): Actionable on-page SEO tips for small business websites.
- [7 Local SEO Tips for Small Businesses to Get Found Fast](https://theadil.me/blog/local-seo-tips-for-small-businesses/): Local SEO strategies for small businesses.

## Featured Writing — External
- [7 Showit SEO Mistakes That Are Quietly Wrecking Photography Websites](https://medium.com/@adil.makhdoom44/7-showit-seo-mistakes-that-are-quietly-wrecking-photography-websites-e206db8ff078): Published on Medium. Covers the most common Showit SEO mistakes photographers make including H1 tag issues, missing alt text, and mobile canvas SEO settings.
- [Showit SEO Guide on Product Hunt](https://www.producthunt.com/products/showit-seo-guide-75-point-checklist): Free 75-point Showit SEO checklist listed on Product Hunt by Adil Makhdoom.