Simple Websites vs. Detail Oriented Websites
It goes without saying that every company, business or non-profit needs a website. What normally brings a challenge is deciding whether to go for a simple or a complex web design. Both have their pros and cons, and the choice should be made keenly after evaluating the goals of the business and the specific need of having a website.
The case for simple websites
Simple website don’t require a lot to build or maintain. It is possible to have a simple website designed for as little as $300 by freelancers online. A cheap website does not necessarily mean that they are useless or of a lower value. As a matter of fact, sometimes simplicity is preferred over complexity in web design and sometimes the simple sites perform better than the complex and expensive sites. With the addition of plugins and website add-ons, you can get a fully functional simple website without the need of hiring expensive designers.
The case for complex websites
Not only are complex websites more expensive than simple websites, they also contain more features that allow for user interaction and engagement. They can be time savers for both customers and owners, and they are highly recommended in the following situations:
- When you sell products and services online
- When you need a customer management system to let clients make or change appointments online.
- You want to automate in-house processes such as customer information requests, track orders, show expected delivery dates and much more.
- Allow customers to upload their content such as movies, music or photos
- Accept online payments for goods and services
- You require a certain degree of security above the average for the website
A good example of a complex website is a fully-fledged ecommerce store shipping its products to various countries across the globe.
