Posted on October 31, 2009 by admin

Basically, there are two options for getting websites, either custom websites or template websites. A custom website is built from the ground up with unlimited designs so that everything on the site is original and unique. A template website is limited to the designs available within the website builder software, using pre-designed layouts, images and banners.

Of course there are pros and cons for both of these designs. For example, template websites can be completed quickly and easily, and fairly inexpensively using an easy site builder. However, for a business website, this may not be the best option, as the software will offer a design that is not unique to your company and will have limited images, fonts and color selections. Additionally, there may be a limit to how much content can be included and you must complete any changes yourself. Rarely is there any type of maintenance offered.

It does take more time to design and create custom websites and the cost can be fairly high. But, you need to remember that you are going to get a design that is completely unique to you and your company. A custom site usually features unlimited content, personalized images, and unlimited font and color selections, along with database storage, Flash “eye candy” and customized layouts. Website developers generally offer full update support and maintenance, making them the best websites to own.

If you are a business owner and you want your website to draws customers, produce leads and generate sales, then a custom website is the way to go. An introductory page, pages to present products and services in detail, and a contact form or shopping cart are all extremely important to the success of ecommerce websites; playing a key part in whether or not the visitor to your site will contact you. Research has shown the importance of placing images next to the text that you want to be sure your visitors see, as well as the strategic placement of your phone number. Another key factor is the ease of navigation and simplicity in filling out site forms. A custom website gives you the freedom to do this whereas a template site does not because it usually restricts where you can place these important marketing items.

Thanks to the Internet, shopping has become much simpler and faster than jumping into your car and heading off to the mall to shop for a particular product or service, making it much more important that you have a website that is professional looking and dynamic. Custom websites provide those professional touches that will set your site apart from all of the others. It needs to be combined with a good layout and the proper marketing approach, as you only have that one chance to grab a customer. The sites that offer template-generated business websites usually offer no support should a problem arise and they are basically carbon copies of many other websites found online.

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