The real question is, which Website Design Option is best for you?
When choosing a design option for your website, there are basically three to choose from. The one that’s right for you depends on your personal taste, your budget, and your website.
1CUSTOM DESIGN: Just The Way You Want It
Most people who want a Custom Website Design choose this option because they really want their website to be unique. They may dislike the idea of having a site that looks similar to lots of others, or they may just prefer to stand out from the crowd.
If that sounds like you, then getting a custom design for your website is a way to guarantee that the layout, the colors, the navigation and every other detail is under your complete control. You can get exactly what you want – but it comes at a price.
This is easily the most expensive option. $$$$+
2THEMES: The Economical Option
Choosing a Theme-Based Website Design (sometimes called a template) is a way to get a professional website design at a budget price. It’s like buying a house floorplan from a catalog instead of getting an architect to design a custom floorplan for you. Because the plan is sold repeatedly, the designer can sell it at a much lower price.
There are literally thousands of themes available, so most people can find one that suits their website and their personality – eventually. Because there are so many available, choosing can be a daunting task.
But if you want to save money, or if you need to get going quickly, it’s the way to go. $
3SEMI–CUSTOM: The Best of Both Worlds?
A Semi-Custom Website Design starts with a theme, but it then gets modified to suit the needs and taste of the buyer.
This gives you almost as much design freedom and flexibility as a custom design, but because you start with a theme, you can save significantly on the cost as compared to a custom design. By deciding how much or how little you modify the theme you started with, you decide how much or little you spend.
For someone who wants a custom design, but may not have the budget, this option can be your answer. $$–$$$