The website templates are very cheap and save much time from creating a new layout. Yet most of us make mistakes in choosing and using them, hence ending up far from what we had envisioned. Common mistake: to opt for a very popular template. In case many sites use the same design, this will not provide uniqueness to your website, which negatively affects the credibility and makes it look too generic.
Over-Template Customizing
The whole point of the web template is to save time and hassle. In most cases, replacing the title and relevant details should suffice. One cardinal sin is when the template is over-customized beyond recognition. Sure, this could make for a truly unique graphic, but it defeats the whole purpose of using a template to begin with.
Make the Necessary Adjustments
On the other hand, if a template requires some small modifications to suit your site’s theme, then do so. Suppose, for example, that you have found a good template for a hobby site and the header image contains stamps instead of gardening plants. Change the stamps with appropriate images. Only change the critical parts without overhauling the template.
Selecting the Wrong Template
Finally, some people just pick the wrong template. This is a bit subjective but very important: make sure that you pick templates that work for your audience. Do not select because they look nice; rather, consider if they work for the purpose of your website.
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