Perhaps you just started your business or you are in need of a better website, so people can get more engaged with what you have to offer to them. We all heard about web designers and if you looked into working with one, you know the costs can also vary greatly. You may wonder why is that and what do they offer that calls for different costs. Mainly, the difference comes from how they create the websites – either bespoke sites or template based ones. Let’s see what is a bespoke website next.
First, you will need to decide if you want a website created using templates or a bespoke one. The first option will be cheaper and faster, and you may be able to alter the templates a bit, but it will not be original.
A bespoke website is a custom-made one, from scratch, exactly how you want it to be to suit your needs and vision. This term is widely used, mostly for clothing or computer programs, all adapted and designed for a specific user.
Secondly, you need to be very aware of the pros and cons of using a tailored page versus a customisable theme. For instance, if your site will require complex functionality or you are expecting high traffic, it is best to choose a custom-made website. However, keep in mind that this might take a bit longer to build and you need to consider the cost of this. Also, based on the complexity of your site, it might even require ongoing maintenance, which will add to the cost.
If you do not want anything special for your website, or are just starting out and want to see how it goes before investing in a more costly site, you may opt for a themed site. Moreover, remember that these types of websites can limit the functionality and design, in case you want some updated after a while. They also require quite a few plugins and you will need a developer for this. In the long run, it may even get to cost around the price you would pay for a tailored site.
There is also another option, which is basically a combination of the two choices from above. It starts with a starter theme of your choosing, which will have minimal coding. After that, you can start to design your website as you like by adding more code to it. It is particularly convenient as the cost will be lower than the one for a 100% webpage, and your site will only have the code that you need to use.
When deciding if you will go with a bespoke site or a customisable theme one, choose to talk to a web designer first. Tell him or her the ideas you have, the goals for the page, timeframes and budget, and you will figure out together which would be the best approach.
Make sure you do your research as well, as some developers may present you with a bespoke site, but in reality there is a theme imported and some alterations done. Ask to see various designs and be specific about what you want when choosing a custom-made site.
