Pros and cons of buying Squarespace templates?
In this blog, I take a deep dive into the pros and cons of buying a Squarespace website template.
Firstly, what exactly is a Squarespace template, kit or theme? Regardless of what you call it, a Squarespace template/kit/theme is a website designed by a third-party professional designer [just like myself] to help you easily build your new website yourself. You then choose a design (ie template/kit/theme), customise it to suit your brand and launch your new website! My step-by-step tutorials show you exactly how to do it. It’s so quick, easy AND affordable!
Squarespace Pros and Cons
PROS
A cost-effective solution over a custom website design
Faster turnaround than waiting for a custom website to be designed and built
Choose the template and customisable it to suit your brand and business
Quick and easy DIY to update the content anytime
You have complete control and ownership of the website
CONS
This is a DIY install so a small amount of dedicated time and effort is required on your part
It’s a template so there is a limit to how much you can customise it
You don’t have the 1:1 professional designer support that you would with a custom design
Who should use a Squarespace template?
I often recommend using a Squarespace website template when you are just starting your business or in the first year or two.
Why?
Your business will change and evolve so much in the first year - much of which you won’t be able to plan for - and as your business grows, a template allows you to easily update the website yourself and in a fast, cost-effective way.
I guarantee there will be a need to tweak and change the content as your business grows. One of the key advantages of using a Squarespace website template means you can easily make those changes yourself. This ensures you have a website that speaks to your audience and works for you and your business.
If you invest thousands of dollars into a custom website design and build from the outset, this could potentially be a waste of your money as the designer will need to make all content changes and updates on your behalf. This will be costly and could take a week or two or more for the designer to take action depending on how busy the designer is with other clients’ projects.
Another factor to consider when starting a new business is that you will have fewer resources and less money to invest in a custom-designed website, so you may need a flexible solution that you can have complete control over.
For most small businesses, this is where a website template works best.
And, if you’re at all concerned that a Squarespace website template might be too limiting or won’t have all the features that you might need, please get in touch with me today. I would love to have a chat with you and be happy to answer all your questions.
Are you about to launch a new business, have a small budget and need a website? If this sounds like you, then I highly recommend you check out these Squarespace website templates as the solution to achieve your dream online presence quickly and cost-effectively. You won’t be disappointed!
