What is a custom website?
A custom website is the cherished possession of a successful REALTOR. The reason is that these are generally expensive and one of a kind. But what is truly a custom website?
Let's examine some development approaches and see how "custom" they are.
Develop a website using a website design tool (like FrontPage). The design layout is developed using functions within the tool. The designer using the tool may use design elements found on other websites.
Considered CUSTOM. However if it's a substantial imitation of another site, it truly isn't "custom".
Starting with the code for an existing website, modify the graphics and content using a website design tool (like FrontPage). The designer likely makes extensive changes to achieve the final result.
Considered CUSTOM. Since it is a substantial copy of another site, it really isn't "custom" at all.
Develop a website by modifying standard website structural elements (header, footer, body) using WebCubic's advanced customization functions. When these elements are assembled, they form a website. Any number of pages may be created - each with its unique design.
Considered CUSTOM. Even though a traditional tool is not used, all graphical, design, and content are individually created and assembled. If it is a substantial copy of another site, it isn't "custom".
Start with a standard template and create custom graphic elements in the header to generate a unique website. The home page may be uniquely designed by inserting HTML and JavaScript code. Additional pages are configured by using unique text with standard page layouts. There are a limited set of functions that can be added to the site.
Considered SEMI-CUSTOM or CONFIGURED but not CUSTOM
Start with a standard template and configure text, graphics, and layout by selecting choices. There are limited functional elements that can be added.
Considered CONFIGURED
Almost all of the major website design providers use templates and therefore create websites that are either SEMI-CUSTOM or CONFIGURED. There are a few pure CUSTOM website designers. The few additional ones create CUSTOM websites by either copying another design or using a pre-defined structure.
Let's examine some development approaches and see how "custom" they are.
Develop a website using a website design tool (like FrontPage). The design layout is developed using functions within the tool. The designer using the tool may use design elements found on other websites.
Considered CUSTOM. However if it's a substantial imitation of another site, it truly isn't "custom".
Starting with the code for an existing website, modify the graphics and content using a website design tool (like FrontPage). The designer likely makes extensive changes to achieve the final result.
Considered CUSTOM. Since it is a substantial copy of another site, it really isn't "custom" at all.
Develop a website by modifying standard website structural elements (header, footer, body) using WebCubic's advanced customization functions. When these elements are assembled, they form a website. Any number of pages may be created - each with its unique design.
Considered CUSTOM. Even though a traditional tool is not used, all graphical, design, and content are individually created and assembled. If it is a substantial copy of another site, it isn't "custom".
Start with a standard template and create custom graphic elements in the header to generate a unique website. The home page may be uniquely designed by inserting HTML and JavaScript code. Additional pages are configured by using unique text with standard page layouts. There are a limited set of functions that can be added to the site.
Considered SEMI-CUSTOM or CONFIGURED but not CUSTOM
Start with a standard template and configure text, graphics, and layout by selecting choices. There are limited functional elements that can be added.
Considered CONFIGURED
Almost all of the major website design providers use templates and therefore create websites that are either SEMI-CUSTOM or CONFIGURED. There are a few pure CUSTOM website designers. The few additional ones create CUSTOM websites by either copying another design or using a pre-defined structure.
posted by Shig Nishio @ 11:04 PM
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