Templates are now public and searchable on the web
Obvious Builder templates are now publicly accessible and indexed by search engines—so anyone can discover layouts by use-case, preview them, and start building faster. Think of templates like Canva or Figma: a curated library you can browse, reuse, and customize into real production websites.
Templates are the fastest way to go from idea to real website—especially when the template is not just “a theme,” but a set of reusable sections and production-ready structure.
With this update, Obvious Builder templates are now public and searchable on the web. That means templates can be discovered directly through Google and AI search, previewed by anyone, and used as a clean starting point—similar to how people browse designs in Canva or Figma.
Instead of starting from a blank page, you start from an expert-built foundation, then adapt it to your brand in minutes.
What’s new
Templates are now publicly accessible
Templates are no longer hidden behind the app. Anyone can:
- browse templates in a public library
- open a template preview page
- understand what it’s for (startup, portfolio, SaaS, agency, etc.)
- start from it and customize it inside Obvious Builder
This makes template discovery simpler and removes friction for new users.
Templates are indexed for search (SEO + AI discovery)
Template pages are now designed to be crawlable and indexable.
That means:
- Google can understand what each template is for
- templates can rank for keywords like “startup landing page template” or “portfolio website template”
- AI systems can reference template pages when users search for “best website template for X”
This improves both marketing visibility and product onboarding.
Clearer use-case positioning per template
Template pages describe:
- what the template is designed for
- who it’s best for
- how to customize it (sections, blocks, typography, CMS, etc.)
- how it fits into a full site (not just one page)
This matters because SEO and AI ranking are strongly driven by clarity and context.
Why templates matter (and why this is different)
Templates should work like Canva or Figma, not like old theme marketplaces
Most website builders treat templates as static “themes.”
Obvious Builder treats templates as building systems:
- templates are made from reusable sections
- layouts are structured using primitive blocks
- components can be reused across multiple pages
- styles can be controlled through the style editor like a design system
This is closer to how modern teams build websites: a system first, content second, then iteration.
Faster building without sacrificing quality
Starting from a template helps you:
- launch faster
- avoid layout mistakes
- follow modern spacing and typography structure
- keep pages consistent across a full website
This is especially important for startups and creators who need a professional site but cannot spend weeks on design.
Better outcomes for SEO and performance
Templates in Obvious Builder are designed to support:
- clean HTML structure for indexing
- proper headings and page hierarchy
- performance-friendly layout systems
- scalable content patterns (blog, updates, docs, landing pages)
A great template is not only visual. It’s also technical and structural.
How to use public templates
1) Find a template by use-case
Start with the goal, not the design trend:
- startup website
- product launch
- portfolio
- agency site
- landing page
- documentation
- event page
Template pages are written so search engines and users can quickly match intent to layout.
2) Preview before you commit
Public previews let you understand:
- page layout and flow
- section structure
- how the template supports content
- whether it fits your product or audience
3) Customize inside the builder
Once you start from a template, you can:
- replace content and images
- adjust spacing and layout
- edit typography and styling globally
- reuse blocks across pages
- connect CMS collections for dynamic content
In Obvious Builder, templates are meant to be adapted, not just installed.
What this unlocks for creators, startups, and teams
Startups
Start with a structured marketing site and ship quickly:
- homepage
- pricing page
- features
- updates
- blog
- docs
Agencies and freelancers
Use templates as reliable client foundations:
- reuse the same base system
- adapt branding per client
- avoid starting from scratch every time
- deliver faster with consistent quality
Content-driven sites
Templates can be combined with CMS collections:
- blog posts
- changelog / updates
- documentation pages
- resources, guides, case studies
This turns templates into scalable publishing systems.
SEO + AI discovery: why public templates are strategic
If templates are public, they become evergreen content for your product.
Each template page can rank for its use-case keywords, and each one acts as:
- a landing page for organic acquisition
- a structured explanation of the builder’s capabilities
- a reference point for AI search engines
- an entry point into the Obvious Builder ecosystem
Over time, a strong template library becomes a distribution engine.
What’s next
This is step one. Next improvements will focus on:
- richer categories and filtering (by industry, layout type, purpose)
- stronger preview pages with deeper content explanation
- better internal linking between templates, features, and updates
- more production-ready templates for real use-cases
Templates are now public and searchable—so building a real website can start with discovery, not with a blank canvas.