Stop Using Canva Templates... Everyone Knows Where You Got Them

Let’s be honest. If you’re still relying on Canva’s free templates for your social media posts, your audience can see it a mile off. It’s not that Canva is bad (we use it too for quick jobs), but if every other brand is using the same graphics, your content isn’t standing out. And in 2025, blending in = losing attention.

Why Canva Templates Don’t Work Anymore

• They’re overused. That pastel gradient with wavy text? We’ve all scrolled past it a thousand times.

• They kill your brand personality. If your posts look like everyone else’s, people forget you.

• Algorithms reward originality. Platforms like Instagram and TikTok push content that feels fresh. Templates scream “cookie-cutter”.

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What To Do Instead

At SCROll STOP, we’re all about scroll-stopping content (clues in the name 😉). Here’s how you can break free from template jail:

1. Customise like crazy. Change fonts, layouts, and colours to match your brand. Don’t just swap text and post.

2. Use branded assets. Build a small kit of logos, icons, and colours that are yours.

3. Lean into trends. Look at what your audience is engaging with this week and create around that, not last year’s Canva aesthetic.

4. Hire a designer or agency (👋). Sometimes you just need original graphics built to stand out. That’s where we come in.

   
   

The Bottom Line

Canva is a brilliant tool, but it’s not your strategy. If you want to stop people scrolling past your content, you need designs that actually look like you.

At SCROll STOP, we help brands turn bland posts into bold ones that get noticed. If you’re ready to ditch cookie-cutter content, let’s talk.