Web Template

A web template is a tool used to separate content from presentation in web design, and for mass-production of web documents. It is a basic component of a web template system.

Web templates can be used to set up any type of website. In its simplest sense, a web template operates similarly to a form letter for use in setting up a website.

Web templates can be used by any individual or organization to set up their website. Once a template is purchased or downloaded, the user will replace all generic information included in the web template with their own personal, organizational or product information. Templates can be used to:

* Display personal information or daily activities as in a blog.
* Sell products on-line.
* Display information about a company or organization.
* Display family history.
* Display a gallery of photos.
* Place music files such as mp3 on line for play through a web browser.
* Place videos on-line for public viewing.
* To setup a private login area on-line.

The rise of the open source design movement has seen a slow but steady rise in the community of open source designers. Some sites offer open source templates in addition to other content.

As of this writing there are over 4000 unique templates available for modification and use by anyone under various open source licenses.

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