Is there any kind of market for pre-designed websites?

[invertedpanda]

I don't mean just templates - I mean also offering customization of the design, content migration, etc.

I generally come up with my best designs when I'm not asked to do one. Not saying I don't come up with good designs on request, but generally speaking I can have problems on occasion. For instance, right now I'm doing a simple Children's Museum website, and I for the life of me can't think of a single good idea.

So, I'm wondering if there is any real market for selling a template with my services along side that.

Also, out of curiousity to those of you who do sell templates.. What do you sell, exactly? Do you sell a basic page with various layout templates ready made, or do you sell it with a CMS or something to make managing easier? How far do you go to support the customer after they have purchased a template? I guess I'll ask about pricing, too :)

[buntine]

Provided you own the layout, there is nothing wrong with redistributing it. For example, when I develop a site, I normally design several layouts and ultimately decide on one (with the inclusion of the client). All of the unused templates are added to my library so I can reuse them if I ever need to.

I would not advertise this as your service, though. Template's have gained a bad name over the past few years.

Regards.

[sparq]

It would just totally depend on who you are trying to market to. Personally, all the "template" sites I have come across just use the same recycled templates and are getting so out dated its not even funny. A FRESH company with a couple hundred NEW templates and adding to them daily might be something worth checking out.

[WebtriX]

HI there, If you want to buy prebuilt websites up for sale go to buysellwebsite.com . In case you want a custom website built we may be able to help you. Please contact me at gautam@webtrixtech.com if you need further help...best wishes...Gautam Trivedi webmaster for WebtriX Technologies Ltd (http://www.webtrixtech.com)

[sparq]

Why do people feel the need to spam their services here... If I was a mod, I would rule with an Iron Fist and not stand for this stuff. These kinds of posts dont help anyone!

[invertedpanda]

Yeah. Just to clarify, I'm not interesting in buying.. I'm interesting in selling, but I'm not sure whether it would be profitable or not :P

[acorbelli]

If you do it right. What I would do is keep a bunch of templates on hand for examples, then custom tailor the best fit to match what your client needs. That way you can reuse the templates, and you have a pre-build portfolio of sorts, AND it cuts dev time.

[snaip]

Why do people feel the need to spam their services here... If I was a mod, I would rule with an Iron Fist and not stand for this stuff. These kinds of posts dont help anyone!

I agree. I reported that post..

[buntine]

Don't worry, I have already spoken to the member.

[calvin_22]

you can go to SitePoint (Marketplace)
that is also a great forum

cheers :)