Creating a web template vs free template - Page 2

Gears · Post #16 (**permalink**) 09-08-2009, 12:03 PM

In my opinion, it's always best to have a 100% original design made for your site. This not only helps with brand awareness but you can also get a design that matches your vision.

And if you can get the original design on top of Wordpress, that's even better. But it will cost a lot more.

austinjames · Post #17 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 05:24 AM

I also use free template then modify to suit my requirement. Most of the time I get inspiration on free templates if making new one is easier than modifying it I make new.

DrVPS · Post #18 (**permalink**) 09-11-2009, 01:03 PM

I would prefer a personalized one otherwise you end up having the same as everyone else.

wilfusou · Post #19 (**permalink**) 09-15-2009, 03:17 AM

I think this is enough .....
I do agree with you. Those are the most effective way

Steve-Hostirian · Post #20 (**permalink**) 11-02-2009, 02:39 PM

I would agree that a 100% original design for your site is important. For those strapped for money, it is possible to customize a template so it appears unique. I routinely visit a full range of sites with excellent original designs and customized templates to very poorly designed sites in each category.

energizedit · Post #21 (**permalink**) 11-07-2009, 06:59 PM

I found a free one and modified it for my business. I've done this a few times and am starting to offer this as a service.

Mark

Devoted Hosting · Post #22 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 02:43 AM

I guess there's nothing wrong with free templates at first, however as a business grows it's worth looking to get a unique design IMO.

Exciter · Post #23 (**permalink**) 11-08-2009, 06:51 AM

I agree with the sentiments of the majority here, a unique design is important as you do not want clients or users saying, "Hey, I saw this template on blank.com". In my opinion, that does not seem very professional.

host1plus · Post #24 (**permalink**) 11-09-2009, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rtccroy

PHP CMS
1 - Joomla
2 - Drupal
3 - Wordpress

You will able to setup your website in short amount of time with all the templates and theme included in the CMS.

My recommendation would be only one - Wordpress.
IT easier to hire a very good designer who draw a website design, then you take a .psd file and use one of hundreds services which offer psd to wordpress or similar things.
In thisway you have good cms, good start for seo thing and possibility to use thousands of plugins with you marketing and other things...

tobie · Post #25 (**permalink**) 11-12-2009, 01:16 AM

I personalize my own template for my website with the help of Macromedia Dreamweaver and I also use Adobe Photoshop for the header and navigation bars to add a little decoration for the personalized template. I prefer to do it alone through self study of web design from the scratch and did a trial-and-error method to save some bucks.