Many of you have built a site by using a template. Although templates can be a  good option  if you want to start a personal website about a hobby or passion that you have,  if you are trying to build a business, then you try not buy a website template.  There are a number of reasons to avoid using a template for your business site. One reason is simply uniqueness.  A template does not allow you to customize to fit the message you want to convey to your potential clients. By using a template for your business website you will not get everything exactly the way you want it.  As your business evolves and you decide to add new features, it can be very difficult to update a template.   If you don’t know  coding yourself, it will cost you a fortune to have someone change that template to suit your new needs.  Most coders would prefer to start from scratch then to try and figure out and work with someone else’s code. You may think that you are saving money by using a website template but in the end, it is more likely to cost you more than it would have to hire a designer to begin with.  A professional website designer will work with you to get a website that will be unique, created just for you, so visitors will be able to see the difference with your business.  A professionally designed site will make a first impression that cannot be found in any other way – put your best face forward as your build your web presence.