There are many templates out there for making a website. Do you use them or do you make your own?

Getting templates is easier in creating a website but sometimes they don't match up with each other. You will still end up tweaking the templates' code for a better look of the website.

I look at templates all the time, and use some from time to time if they fit. Personally, I'd rather have a unique site, but some clients just don't care - they simply want a presence, down, dirty and cheap.

Templates are great for inspiration and learning, but I am with Steve, I like unique designs.

You could always buy a template and tweak it a bit to give it an unique edge.

Personally, I buy templates and then tweak them.
But i do much prefer custom templates.

i prefer to using free template..
And try to custom template for makes a websites ...

Thanks

Templates are an easy way to get a website done quickly. Obviously a custom desing will let you stand out but the cost may be prohibitive.

Mark

I look at templates for reference once in awhile, but I'm new to trying to make them.

I agree with Exciter. You can make a template unique by tweaking it a bit. I have a Joomla website using (even) a default template provided by Joomla. I modified it a bit by changing the position of the user1, user2 and left-bar, and I think it looks unique.

Thanks for the recommendations. I would try to use templates to get some ideas for my next project.

I would like to ask another question based on the replies from this topic. What is the difference with having free templates from the paid ones?

hey i no this is pretty useless at the min but in a couple of weeks we are adding a templates section to our hosting site and then a dedicated templates site to. cheap as chips wordpress and site templates. they just make it easier for people who arent into much web design, its good for people who want a site and beable to buy cheap domains and hosting all at once..

I am agree with both.
I like website with royal and unique look which design never seen ever...

I also agree, unique design all the way.

I prefer buying templates, and tweak them and customize them personally.

Templates are great newbies

Agreed, templates are great for people just starting out or for anyone that wants to throw a quick site together. When you spend a lot of time and passion on one of your projects you certainly would want a custom template to show your websites uniqueness and individualism to separate you from the other websites in your industry.