What about using web templates from boxedart.com? Is this a good or bad idea? Saves time and the templates look nice. Just wasn't sure if it was better to start from scratch.

Are you using them for a client?

I have had companies come to me and give me a template they bought off a site like BoxedArt and then had me make some customizations to it.

As for using for your clients, leave it up to them.

Personally I think using a template is a great way to get a site launched quickly and still look professional. You can always do a custom design for it later when the site has really started to take off.

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