Graeme Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Hello All, I was wondering if it is 'OK' to use temlpates? I found a design that matches just what I was trying to do but thought, hang on, I really didn't set it up. I looked at all the coding and I fully understand it, then tweaked it a little. Thank you, Best wishes Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkencreative Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I'd say it is fine, as long as the template's terms allow its use. The only downside is that if it is for a "professional" portfolio or something similar, people who visit may recognize the template, and question your ability. If it is for a client's site, I think that it is OK as long as you didn't specify they would be getting a custom design/custom coded site, and that they understand that you are using a template. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkencreative Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Might also want to look here: http://www.killersites.com/forums/topic/1307/using-web-templates/ http://www.killersites.com/forums/topic/720/web-designer-using-a-premade-themetemplate/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 Thanks Benjamin, It is an ideal temlpate, just what I'm looking for and meets all the requirements you mention. I'll use it after some tweaking and obviously mention the original designer. It's just that I was thinking should I code it again from scratch. I understand how everything goes together and the layout butthought should I not be coding it. Best wishes Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkencreative Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think it just depends on the code. If it's already quality code, there really isn't any reason to redo the work -- save yourself some time. If it's table based/uses bad or unnecessary code/etc, perhaps it would be best to keep the design and just redo the coding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hello Benjamin, It's a great basic template that is coded well so I'm going to tweak it and add some more. It's just that I sort of thought should I do it from scratch, but having read your replies and the links you suggested I guess it's all OK. Is it common practice to use temlates or both? Thank you. Best wishes Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkencreative Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 "Is it common practice to use templates or both?" Just depends on the designer. I personally don't use templates -- I would rather be known for producing custom high quality design and code -- but that is just a personal choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hello again Benjamin, So would you say it is acceptable to use a template then add your own content? I'm just thinking how much of your own is it then? Thank you, Best wishes Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkencreative Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 If you look through the links I provided near the top of this topic, I answered this question in other threads. Basically, yes, I think it is fine to use templates. That's the point of templates -- to save you time. No, it isn't going to be entirely your work, but that is just how templates work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Thank you so much Benjamin, You answered my question brilliantly, I feel better now! Best wishes Graeme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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