Hello Creators 👋
TL;DR: We’ve launched 2 new starter sites today (Coffee Shop and Cafe) with 16 more planned. You also get two search result templates, you can now add custom colours to any style card palette for easier brand matching, and we’re already taking community requests for specific starter sites.
Custom colours for style cards
We’ve upgraded the style card system with custom colour support. When you customise a style card, you can now add your own colours which become available throughout the MaxiBlocks interface.
This means you can maintain brand consistency across your entire site without manually adjusting colours for each element. Add your brand palette once, and it’s available everywhere you need it.
New library totals
- Block patterns: 2,180
- Page templates: 231
- Theme elements: 294
- Icons & shapes: 14,417
- Playground: 24
- Style cards: 100
- Starter sites: 4 (16 more coming)
- Total: 17,250
Community response and requests
The response to our starter sites launch has been encouraging. We’ve already received specific requests from the community, including:
“Please add IT (computer repair), web designer portfolio starter sites also 🙂”
“Suggestion for a Tech Affiliate Starter Website Template”
It’s clear these complete websites are solving a real problem for people who need professional sites quickly. Here are this week’s additions.
Coffee shop starter site
A warm, inviting website designed for independent coffee shops and specialty roasters. Features menu presentation, location information, and blog content about coffee culture and brewing techniques.
Cafe starter site
A sophisticated cafe website focusing on artisanal coffee, pastries, and the cafe experience. Perfect for cafes wanting to showcase their atmosphere and build community through their online presence.
You can explore both sites at maxiblocks.com/demo/ in the starter sites tab.
2 Search result templates
WordPress search templates control how search results appear on your site. They automatically style your search pages to match your theme and improve user experience when visitors search your content.
Our new site editor (FSE) search result templates give you nice layouts for search.
Why these starter sites matter
For coffee shops and cafes, having an online presence isn’t optional anymore. Customers check menus, hours, and location information before visiting. These starter sites provide everything needed for a professional web presence without requiring technical knowledge.
The sites work across all devices and include essential pages like menu displays, contact information, and blog functionality for sharing coffee knowledge or cafe updates. They’re designed to convert visitors into customers by making essential information easy to find.
What’s coming next
We’re releasing 2 new starter sites every 2 weeks for the coming months.
Share your requests
If you need a specific type of starter site, send us a quick email to support(at)maxiblocks.com. Your requests help us prioritise which industries to focus on next.
The goal is building a comprehensive library of starter sites that covers the most common business types people need websites for.
Until next time!
Christiaan, Kyra and the MaxiBlocks team