Creating a Notion template is one of the best ways to turn your ideas into something useful for yourself or for others. It’s all about designing a ready-made workspace that others can duplicate and instantly use.
Many creators design templates to share publicly, use across teams, or sell online through platforms like Notion Marketplace.
Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to help you design, package, and publish your own Notion template.

1️⃣ Create a Template

A Notion template can be as simple as a single page or as comprehensive as a full dashboard with databases, linked views, and automations.

Before you start creating, think about what your template needs:

Structural blocks like headings, dividers, and columns organize your layout.
Functional blocks like databases, buttons, or synced blocks make it interactive and dynamic.

If creating your own Notion template feels a bit tricky, or if you’d like some guidance to get started, explore our step-by-step guide — designed to help you build and customize your dashboard with ease.

Learn more about it here.

2️⃣ Organize and Design

Make sure your template is both functional and visually appealing. A thoughtful layout helps users find what they need quickly, while great design makes them want to keep using it.

Here are some tips to keep in mind as you organize and design:

Group related sections using columns or toggles for a clean and uncluttered layout.
Use headers and callouts to break up sections and guide the flow of information.
Add icons and covers to give your template personality and visual hierarchy.
Keep it clean and consistent. A good layout highlights your content, not distracts from it.
Enhance your pages with Indify widgets. Add a live calendar, clock, weather, or countdown to make your template feel active and connected.

3️⃣ Add Placeholder Content (Optional)

Adding placeholder content helps users visualize how to use your template before replacing it with their own. This makes the template feel more intuitive and ready to use.

Here are some content you can add to make your template easier to use:

Add sample text or dummy data to show how sections work.
Use callouts to explain what a block does or how to fill it in.
Include quick examples (like a mock task list or note) so users immediately understand the purpose.

4️⃣ Share as a Public Link

Once your template is ready, you can share it with others by publishing it as a public Notion page. This makes it easy for anyone with the link to duplicate and use.

Here’s how you do it:

Click “Share” and “Publish” to make your page public.
Enable “Duplicate as template” so others can copy it.
Copy the site link so others can view and duplicate it into their own workspaces.

5️⃣ Upload it to Notion Marketplace

You can upload your template to the Notion Marketplace. It’s where users browse and discover templates they can duplicate and use.

Here’s how you do it:

Go to Notion Template Gallery and submit your template.
Add a title, description, and preview images that clearly show what your template does.
Make sure your template is easy to duplicate and intuitive for new users.

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