Why is a template-driven website more affordable?
Writing up compliant XHTML code takes time, and then it must be styled with CSS code. So, although a custom design is more rewarding from a creative point of view, a template design that has already been tested and coded correctly, allows for a speedier outcome. With many dedicated developers now producing quality templates the choice is endless! Some templates are available under a Creative Commons licence and are distributed freely, while other templates attract a small fee before they can be used. To help you get started, you can browse through the Web Bytes template gallery. Templates that are written in CSS/XHTML are preferred for thier W3C compliance and are more developer friendly.
