Templates look like a quick win — install, customise, launch. But once you start working with them, the hidden costs stack up fast.
You’ll spend hours trying to override styles, disable bloated features, or fix layout bugs that only show up on certain devices. Want to change how something works? Good luck digging through someone else’s spaghetti code or waiting for a plugin update to fix it.
Templates aren’t built for your business. They’re built to be all things to all people — which means compromise. Performance suffers. SEO takes a hit. Your brand blends into the crowd.
With a custom website, everything is intentional. Clean code. Streamlined structure. Design that actually fits your content — not the other way around.
If you’re serious about how your business shows up online, a template won’t cut it. A custom site may take a little longer — but it’ll last a lot longer too.