Phoenix Arizona Web Design and Development

Template vs. Custom Design

Last Updated on Sunday, 07 February 2010 12:17 Written by Spencer Thornock Thursday, 15 January 2009 12:24

MPS offers two options for website design. Either choose a template and customize it to suit your needs, or utilize the MPS Design Team to create a completely custom design from start to finish.  Once a design is created, it is combined with a website design package of your choosing.

Website Templates

Starting with a website template allows you to save time and money.  Templates usually include about 5 pages for content, colors and fonts that match the template’s overall theme, and a dummy logo (which we’ll replace with yours).  The template acts as a foundation, which our Design Team builds upon to create a hand tailored site suited to your specific needs.  MPS offers a wide variety of templates in many categories, including industry specific designs.

Template Customization

Please keep in mind that templates are fully customizable.  Fonts, colors, images, and layouts can all be changed at your request.  It’s not uncommon for a client to fall in love with the look of a certain template, even if it isn’t themed for their specific industry.  Our Design Team is happy to assist you in customizing any template to create a website that reflects your company’s image and style at its best.

Custom Design

If you’re looking for a completely unique design, the MPS Design Team will work with you from start to finish, building a custom website from scratch. Usually, we’ll request that you provide us with a few existing websites or templates you like so we can get a general feel for the overall design and color palette you’re looking for.  Then, you specify the colors, and provide images and logos to the Design Team.  A custom design adds an additional 2-3 days to the overall project turn around time, and may take longer depending on how many revisions are necessary.

After the design is complete and you’ve approved it, we will convert it from Photoshop .psd to xHTML/CSS.  This involves creating several images and formatting them to work with standards-compliant web browsers, like Microsoft Internet Explorer and Firefox.

Cost Comparison

There is a significant cost difference between a website designed with the use of a template and having MPS create a custom design.  Templates begin at $65 ($150 for E-commerce).  Custom designs start at $250 and can be as much as $500, depending on the number of revisions required and the time spent on the project.  For most clients, starting with a template can save them time and money.  Many of our clients start with a template and use the savings to purchase other services such as Search Engine Optimization and Submission, Google Analytics Setup, and Google Apps Integration.

Regardless of which option you choose, rest assured that MPS will handle all aspects of the design process and work closely with you to deliver a site that exceeds your expectations and positively conveys your company’s image and professionalism.

Our websites are built with Search Engine Optimization in mind. We develop the “header” information with the Title, Description, and Keywords you provide. We also setup the appropriate Meta tags which enable search engines to properly “spider” your site and allow it to be indexed within search engines.  MPS is committed to providing you with a website that will help you reach your goals and achieve the internet presence that consumers desire.

To view our Website Design Templates, please click here:  Website Templates

To view our Website Design Pricing, click here:  Website Design Prices

For a custom quote, please visit our contact page by clicking here:  Contact Us