WOW! Jared I'm so glad I found this post after searching in google for answers to that question "Template vs Custom Designs" I have been considering the differences for almost 3 weeks and there is nothing on the subject that compares the differences. You clearly know what you are talking about in this post and I'm eager to know more about the differences, advantages, disadvantages.

I'm building a site for my parents who are Realtors and had considered buying a template from template monster. I'm curious if you think using templates from template monster is a good idea for a real estate site?

Your name always comes up at deviantart in chat rooms and I see you at daniweb and everyone seems to think that you are likely one of the best visual designers on the web but honestly I've never seen any of your work and I really want to. Do you have a portfolio we can look at? I did a search on your name and you take all the top 10 on google with only a few sites in the links.

Frustrating, what is the advantages or disadvantages to using templates? I have to make a decision very soon and any direction you would share is appreciated. my biggest thing is budget because my parents are old fashioned and have little faith in web sites.

Also how do I get my link in the bottom of the post like everyone else has?

Jill Osmond