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 Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:27 am Post subject: Benefits of Website Templates |
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It has never been as easy as now for the average Joe to build his own website. While there are a lot of easy solutions advertised online, and if you don't know the features to look for your site could end up ugly and boring.Now, visual design isn't everything to a website. There are plenty of sites out there that have a horrible design, but the value of their content balances out the eyesores. Don't take the chance of someone clicking away if your site is ugly? If you are trying to make money from your site, then this results in money going down the drain.
Use website templates!
By making use of templates that come with quality website building software programs, you can achieve a great looking website in minutes. All you have to do is add you own content.
Templates usually come in two varieties: those included with web design software, and templates purchased from a third party. The purchased ones may be rather generic or they could be completely customized to your needs, with the more customized ones being more expensive.
Be Flexible
The number one thing that you want to look for in a template is flexibility, and this is where the pre-packaged templates with web design software really shine. Essentially, the visual presentation of your website isn't directly tied to the content.
For example, you could write an article and insert images, then apply a template to that content. If you don't like it, then you can just cycle to another template and all of your content will stay intact. This flexibility may seem like a small thing once you've settled on a template you like, but if you want to do a redesign in the future, you will have the ability to change your website with a couple of button clicks, instead of recreating each and every page. This is where quality website building software comes in.
Sometimes, a software company will offer a premium templates pack, or a third-party retailer will include templates in a deal so that you buy from them. These premium templates are probably your best bet for designing a unique website. They offer the flexibility inherent to the pre-packaged templates, but they're also exclusive enough that your website will stand out from the crowd.
Don't get too hung up on the design of your website, though. Though great visual appeal will make people look at your site, what keeps them there, and returning, is great content.
Using a quality website building software package should provide you with flexible templates, great content management tools and great design options.Post by netvlz68648
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