The New Web Design

For the last 15 years or so that the web design has been an industry, experts have been spending fortunes hiring specialized designers to code a personalized website for them. Some individuals have chosen to venture off the beaten path on their own to save money, and have created their website using a drag and drop program like Microsoft Frontpage. Although, I am never really impressed with sites that are created using these types of editors, I do give credit to the budget shopper. Today with all of the advancements in technology, finally an alternative to spending the money has entered the marketplace. The alternative is templates. Sure their have been template websites all throughout the last decade and a half, but none with templates near the quality and functionality that there is now. Now you can buy a template that has the look and functionality of a professional looking website. With a couple of clicks you can manage an email list, add a video, place a contact form etc. Everything that you need in a professional website plus the classy look are combined in today's templates.

Now for the good stuff, how do you use templates? There are two major platforms that are template driven. First Wordpress, second, Joomla. There has been much debate as to which is better, but I say it is personal preference, Wordpress has been around longer, but Joomla is a little easier to operate (to be debated). They both have outstanding templates and features, and both will make you look like a pro.

A third alternative, if you have some coding experience. Is to you use a html coded template. It will give you a little more control if you know what you are doing on the coding side, but is a little more time consuming.

Any way you go, as an expert you need to focus on quality and professionalism. The days of having a flat colorless site and getting hired are over. Find a template that fits your personality and go with it.

I have included a couple of my favorite sites to purchase templates below. Take a look, you will be blown away by the look. 

I highly recommend starting with a template to save money and look professional.

Rocket Theme - has Wordpress and Joomla templates

Dream Template - has customizable html templates