Introduction
Sometimes the template you started with doesn’t feel like the right fit. Instead of being locked in, the Swiftwebsites.ai builder allows you to create a brand new website with a fresh template, without losing your existing work. This flexibility means you can experiment with different designs, keep older sites as backups, and switch between versions as your project evolves.
Creating a New Website with a Different Template
In your dashboard, click the Create New Website button.
You’ll be asked to select a template from the template library.
Preview designs until you find one that fits your new direction.
Enter a site name (e.g., “Website 2”) and choose a brand color.
Click Submit to generate your new website.
Managing Multiple Websites in a Project
Both your original and new websites remain inside the same project.
The new website may appear inactive or grayed out by default.
To switch:
Inactivate your current website.
Activate the new one you just created.
This makes the new template live while keeping your old site available in the background.
Reusing Content from Older Websites
Keep your old website active in the project as a reference.
Copy sections, text, or elements from the old site into your new one.
This way you don’t lose valuable content, even when switching to a completely new design.
Cloning and Testing Templates
You can clone an existing website to create variations for testing.
Use clones to experiment with different layouts, branding, or content.
Switch between active websites at any time to decide which one works best for your goals.
Best Practices
Preview templates carefully before creating a new site to ensure it matches your vision.
Keep old websites available until you’re certain you don’t need them anymore.
Copy over important content (like text, images, forms) from older sites into new designs.
Experiment with clones to test new ideas without affecting your live website.
Switch activations strategically - Activate only when you’re ready to make the new design public.
Quick Workflow Recap
Click Create New Website
Select a new template, name it, and set brand colors
Save and generate your new site
Inactivate the old site and activate the new one
Copy content from old to new as needed
Clone versions to test different design ideas