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Rathji · 08-03-2013, 10:11 PM

Wordpress is really easy to setup. Problem is, a basic Wordpress template is typically really crappy for a professional site and progresses to only a slightly crappy if you purchase a 'premium' template. In my eyes, the only way you are going to get something that seems like it isn't exactly what it is, is to get it properly designed from scratch (or at least using a framework)

Honestly, anyone could set up a Wordpress site for $500 and transfer all the content to it, and it would suck but at least you would have gotten what you paid for. Making a good website isn't just about being able to do the technical (or content) side of it though, you really need to understand some basic design principles.

08-03-2013, 10:11 PM	#5
Rathji Franchise Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl Exp:	Wordpress is really easy to setup. Problem is, a basic Wordpress template is typically really crappy for a professional site and progresses to only a slightly crappy if you purchase a 'premium' template. In my eyes, the only way you are going to get something that seems like it isn't exactly what it is, is to get it properly designed from scratch (or at least using a framework) Honestly, anyone could set up a Wordpress site for $500 and transfer all the content to it, and it would suck but at least you would have gotten what you paid for. Making a good website isn't just about being able to do the technical (or content) side of it though, you really need to understand some basic design principles. __________________ "Wake up, Luigi! The only time plumbers sleep on the job is when we're working by the hour." Last edited by Rathji; 08-03-2013 at 10:15 PM.