Off the Shelf Themes:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\nTypically pre-designed and come with a certain look & feel\u2014often having a specific industry in mind. Example: There are many \u201cdentist\u201d themes available that have a typical green\/blue design with stock photography supplied.
Analogies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- A \u201cnew build\u201d home in a housing estate, many other people may have one that looks exactly the same, but they are budget-friendly and quicker to build<\/li>
- An off the shelf suit from a retail store<\/li>
- “\u00e0 la carte” option at a restaurant<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Custom or \u201cBespoke\u201d themes:<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\nWhen branding, functionality, and speed are top of the priorities this is the solution. Handcrafted, designed and coded\u2014a bespoke theme offers the ultimate in flexibility for creating a website that is unique and has the ability to be adapted and fine-tuned to exact requirements.
Analogies:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- A home designed by an architect for a specific purpose and future in mind<\/li>
- A tailored suit<\/li>
- Michelin star food made to order<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Pros and Cons:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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Off the Shelf Themes:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\nPros:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Budget-friendly<\/li>
- \u201cQuick\u201d to get up and running<\/li>
- Many options available to choose from<\/li>
- Page building systems make it easy for anyone to throw content together (also a con below)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n- Potential security issues<\/li>
- Can be slow and impact search engine optimisation<\/li>
- Design often locked to a certain feel<\/li>
- Longevity tends to be impacted as they\u2019re not flexible long term<\/li>
- Packaged with many additional plugins, features & general bloat that may not be used<\/li>
- Often use proprietary page building systems<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n