There are so many great web-template services out there. From Wix to Shopify, Joy to WordPress, Squarespace and beyond. Many of these are cheap, if not free. That’s great, both for the time-poor and somewhat-poor. But in defence of custom design, here is a list of engaging and inspirational sites. Click an image to see a site in action but keep in mind that most of these have been optimised for a large screen, not mobile phone, where they will seem quite simple. In fact, functionality just won’t be there in half these sites unless you view them on a desktop computer. Some sites need you to drag the scroll bar to interact with content, or press arrow keys like in an old-school computer game. Half the fun is in the exploration.
