Templates work for many businesses. Custom design serves specific needs. Both have their place—depends on your goals and budget.
| Feature | Velosites | Template Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Uniqueness | Unique custom design | Shared template design |
| Time to Launch | 2-3 weeks | Few days to weeks |
| Cost | Higher investment | Lower cost |
| Flexibility | Built exactly for your needs | Limited to template structure |
| Brand Match | Perfect brand alignment | Adapt template to your brand |
| Stand Out | Looks different from competitors | Others may use same template |
| Functionality | Custom features possible | Limited to template features |
| Mobile Design | Custom mobile experience | Template mobile version |
| Future Changes | Adapt to any change | Limited by template structure |
| Good Enough | Perfect fit | Usually sufficient |
Start with a template if budget is tight and you need quick launch. Invest in custom design when your business is established and standing out matters. Both are valid—depends on your stage and budget.
Yes, many businesses start with templates and redesign custom once they're established and have budget. It's a valid progression.
Not directly. Template code quality varies, but good templates work fine for SEO. Custom sites can be more optimized but templates aren't automatically worse.
Most customers don't notice or care. They want to know if you can help them. Template vs custom matters more for your brand positioning than customer perception.
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