Ocreative Design Studio: Waukesha graphic design, Milwaukee web design, Oconomowoc website design
8-25-2008  Out-of-the-Box or Out of Options
Matt Koeppel

At Ocreative, we take great pride in our abilities to provide customers with a website customized to their business needs and goals. We address this not only through design but functionality as well. Every website we produce is a custom product. This brings a question of "Why Rebuild the Wheel?" In short, it can be improved upon.

Out-of-the-Box Web Applications

Pros

  • Quick to implement
  • Smaller initial investment
  • Already Developed and tested

Cons

  • Dificulty integrating into site
  • Loss of branding and corporate identity
  • Limited options
  • Inability to add new features
  • Likely to be replaced by costom application
  • Eventually outgrow and must pay to upgrade
Custom Developed Web Applications

Pros

  • If you can dream it, we can develop it
  • Integrates seamlessly with your website
  • Consistent with existing branding and identity
  • Add new features at any time
  • Can evolve with your site and business
  • Ultimate options and flexibility

Cons

  • Development time
  • Increased initial investment

Basically, an Out-of-the-Box Application is a quick and inexpensive solution. If you want something you will truly be happy with, consider investing in a custom web application. The flexibility and options available with a custom application ensure you will recieve exactly what you want out of your website.

Web applications are developed to provide additional website functionality and often include a level of self-management. Being able to maintain your website yourself can save you enough money in the long term to out-weigh the initial cost of investment.

Common web applications

  • Content Management System
  • Web Calendar
  • Blogs or Forums
  • Photo Galleries
  • Member Management Systems
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