Those of you who have read our "Madezi"
series of books may be wondering why I've created
some free website templates on this site after giving
warnings about using them ... and that's exactly what
we gave - "warnings" - we
have never ever said "don't use them!"
Website
Templates can be brilliant for anyone who lacks
time, design ability or the inclination to
build their own site - and Mini-Site Templates
can be really useful for testing a new product,
creating individual websites for each of your
products, promoting Affiliate
products or for using as a
"leader" to your main website.
For those of you who have not read our "Madezi"
books, the reason we give a "warning"
about using "FREE" website templates
is to draw to your attention that, in reality,
nothing is ever "free" - there is
always a cost somewhere!
Creating a website can be very time consuming
so, rightfully, the designers of the "free
websites" need to re-coup
the cost of the time spent and be "paid" for their
expertise.
So why give
them away for nothing?
Well, as I've said, it actually isn't "for
nothing!"
The designer of the "free" website
template (us in this case) will be using it as an advertising tool - at the very
least, there will be a link on the "free" website
template back to the designers own website in a bid to attract
new customers for their designs. I think you'll agree
that's a fair exchange for giving you their time and
expertise - right?
OK - and this is where the warning comes in - some designers
are not that subtle and carry several references to
their own design website - even to the point of embedding
their links so you cannot remove them. The person
(could be you) who's trying to build their business with the
"free template" is compromised (sometimes without
even knowing it) - that's not really playing the game fairly
is it?
Sometimes the designer link reads something like this "Free
Website provided by XYZCompany.com" -
this doesn't do much for the user's credibility in the eyes of
their visitors!
That's not the worst though - sometimes a
"free" website template carries actual advertising -
not just a subtle link - but some blatant, in your face,
advertising - and not always from the designers own company.
What the designer has done in this instance is "sold an
advertising spot" on their template to an outsider
company. If your visitor clicks on the
advertisement, the browser will then show the advertisers
website - and your visitor will have forgotten all
about yours!
Why
would you want to use OUR Free Website Templates?
Because
our whole business is aimed at beginners / new
start up businesses and existing business who
are struggling to make their first dime.
Because
we understand how every penny counts when you're
trying to establish a business or promote your
products.
Because
we have produced some visually different
websites to the normal "free
templates"
Because
we have made them very easy for you to use and
give you full instructions and tips.
Because
you can contact us for help and advice.
Because
we only have ONE subtle link, right at the
bottom of the template which reads "Website
Design by IBI" - it says NOTHING
about being free, in fact it looks (to your
visitor) as if you have paid to get the site
designed - Your credibility remains
intact!!
Because
you can offer our templates as a free gift or
incentive to get your visitors to sign up to
your newsletter, review, article, report etc.
Why
are we doing this? - two
very simple reasons:
To
help you get started in business or
expand your existing business.
To
attract new design customers to us.
If
you're promoting affiliate products, want to test the market
for a new product or want a simple mini-site to get started - Check
Out Our Free Templates now
If you want to find out more about building your own site
go to our Website
Design section
If you want us to design your website, or need help with your
own design - make
your enquiry now
