"Hi folks, I just wanted to say that I've loved being a member, and will be renewing again! I have not only been able to offer my clients a cost-effective way to get an excellent looking website design for a much lower cost than if they hire me for a custom design, but have been able to use it to help my 4H group! My daughter is a member of 4H, and as an group leader, I wanted to help the kids (and their parents) keep up with our club and what we're doing. I created a website for them using one of your templates, and can say that we have one of the coolest 4H websites out there! Thanks again, and keep up the good work!" -Vicky Rowe, Satori Digital

"Just a note to say thank you for offering your templates at a reasonable cost. Too many other sites offer templates at a ridiculous price or offer templates that are being passed around as freely available elsewhere. Your work is clean, neat and clearly laid out. I especially like the combination of css AND nested tables as opposed to the old debate as to which is actually better. The best of both combined!" -Mike Bennett

"I just LOVE the template I bought! I bought two but I have gone with the yellow rose one....yellow roses are my favourite flower! I just love it. It is sooooo easy to use and I have my site all edited and almost ready to go online: ) Just wanted to check a couple of things with you....Is it okay for me to use this template for my business site? I have a very small home based business. I do personalised products - mainly candy wrappers. One more question. Can I please use the images from the template for my business card? I would love so much for it all to be matching with the site. It's just so pretty and would be better for my business if I could have them matching. [ BT Response: Hi Alannah. Yes, you may use our web templates and graphics on your business website and on your business cards! :) ]" -Alannah (Australia)

"Did you know that your firm is a little known phenomenon? I can't believe how much cheaper you are for quality stuff than [-snip-].com, absolutely incredible!! I feel like I've found a gold mine!!!" -Earl L.

"I have to say, Basic Template is one of the only software companies that has asked me directly "how is the product working for you and do you need any assistance." Absolutely First Class! Not only have you sold me once with your available products, you'll have me as a continuing customer. Thank you." -Laura W.

"I thought I already knew the fundamentals of basic web design, CSS and graphics. It just shows that you never know everything. Your tutorials, articles and tips at BASICTIPS.COM have been a delight and I click over to your site straight away as soon as a newsletter arrives. It is obvious that these are original tutorials written by folk(s?) who are very experienced in the web design field. The material itself and ideas behind the articles are not the same concepts that you see over and over again at other tutorial sites. You guys are great and I look forward to every newsletter issue. One suggestion though, I'd love to see them arrive in my inbox more often! *hint* ;) If anyone else out these agrees, I'd strongly suggest they contact Basic Templates. If enough of us ask; hopefully, we'll get the author(s?) attention." -B.D. Pitmann

"[Comments included on Membership Order]: Your templates are incredible, as is your customer service. Everyone who has answered my email questions has been so friendly and prompt too. I am really impressed! Thank you for EVERYTHING!" -Sarah M.

"Folks. This is my second purchase of a CSS Template from your company and nothing beats your product. I've looked and searched other sites, but, nothing beats the user friendly approach you have commited to your product. Thank you." -Larry D. Sturgeon, Online Conference

"You guys are unreal! I thought there had to be a catch to your membership service. Was it really possible that I can get all of your templates and all of your graphics for less than $150? Then I bought one for just $5.00 to check out the quality. That was the first eye opener. Then I bought four more. Then you sent me a discount voucher to get $25.00 OFF MY MEMBERSHIP!? I don't know HOW you do it. BUT I'm glad you did." -Ronald Estadt, Regional Media Works

"Hi, I never seem to have time to say thanks to anyone, Basic Templates is an exception. General templates can be used for such a large variety of websites compared to dedicated themes. I just started using one of your simple black and white templates. Never thought of excluding color and although it is early days, so far I am very pleased with the results. My older and larger site AntiquesCellar.com will be next to get the Basic Templates make over. Thanks again from someone who rarely says thanks." -Geoff Walker, Antiques Vault

"I love your site!! I was messing around trying to come up with an idea of a layout I had in my mind. After viewing your site, I saw my idea already created! I thought at first that I would continue to edit the html on my own, however, some things never worked right. Finally after wasting two whole days, I thought, "Why should I try to reinvent the wheel?" I bought your template, edited it, and two days later I was done!! My client loved it! She was actually crying because it was so beautiful!! I felt good that I was able to deliver such a great product and it would have taken me much longer if I didn't use your template. Feel free to post this if you wish." -Keith B.

"I had to write and let you know this. You might already know, but here goes--- Your templates are unlike any other's I've seen. They are built similar in the respect that you use the same techniques. That makes my job easier because once I worked with a couple, I know what to expect with the next 50 designs. Your templates have taken my web design business to a whole new level. I've been in this business for three years, and I've never made this kind of money before. My clients are thrilled. Thanks so much." -Nicholas Cain, Bingham Business Solutions

"I just realized something! OH MY WORD! When you add more swap-out graphics (like the last 100 photo inserts for templates #770 and 771), it is like you have actually added 200 new templates. Because the images intermix with each of the templates. No- wait! I'm very sure these last 100 inserts will interchange with several of your other templates like the ones that have a stationary background. Yes? If so, my design options are literally unlimited and that's only with these 100 images. Tell me I'm right? Right?! Right?! [BT Response: You are 101% absolutely right, Gabriele. There are likely over 200 more templates these new photo inserts will interchange with. LOL ... Have fun! :)]" -Gabriele

"Your designs just keep getting better all the time. I just renewed my annual membership account for the 2nd time, and I'll continue to renew every year. My clients could not be happier with their new professional websites, and I've shaved hours off my design time. Excellent work!" -Sherril DeVille, Dev's Media

"As we begin the New Year, I am busier than ever. OF COURSE I re-subscribed! How could I not! By the way, thanks for the warning email about my subscription coming due. I was billed by another template company, that I forgot I had an account with for another year! They were not even courteous enough to let me know I was going to be billed! Oh, thank you so much for great stuff, great help, honesty, affliliate sales commissions, and things that make my job so much easier!! [BT Response: Hello Suzanne. We are pleased that YOU are pleased. Our members are notified of soon-to-expire accounts and they are given the option to renew, if they choose. Memberships are never auto-billed. We wouldn't want anyone to do such a thing to us, so we show the same ethical courtesy. If you thought that our services are already a great value, wait until you see what is coming in 2004. ;) Thanks again for your continued support and enthusiasm.]" -Suzanne Mire, Earthspirit Designs

"I just LOVE your templates and graphics! You do have the best website solutions on the Internet!" -Stephanie, Solutions Internet

"I'd just like to say that BT's products and service are excellent; way more than you'd expect for the amount of money you spend! The content provided on basictips.com is worth the yearly fee all by itself! If you're contemplating becoming a partner, don't waste another moment. You will NOT find a better group of people to do business with nor a better product anywhere! I know, I've investigated many template purveyors. Basic Templates is all that it is advertised to be, and much much more. You WILL NOT find a better combination anywhere, even if you spend hundreds of dollars more." -Julie Sebenoler, Columbia Technology Center

"The High Quality Professional Templates from Basic have been the delight of our customers. Kudos and Much Thanks for your design team. This shaves off hours of work in setting up our clients in a Project Specific Online Store or Professional Home Page for our many Free Lance Artists and Small Business Owners. Thank you most kindly." -Deidra Handler

"After reading your huge list of testimonials, I read where someone mentioned Christmas. It reminded me that I needed to get on the ball and begin to offer holiday designs to my clients. It is not that far away. I bought every Christmas design you offer, and I love each and every one of them. I know my clients will too. I feel like I received my own Christmas gift early this year. Thanks for your great templates and all the ideas." -Shannon Gilbertsom, Gilbertson's Corner

"I've been using basictemplates.com web templates for almost a year now and they have saved me literally weeks of HTML and CSS programming. Alot of awsome templates to choose from. Keep up the good work guys everything is looking great." -Brian Carson, Carson-Services

"I just purchased the members basic graphics package and took a quick look. Oh my. You guys are a blessing. Your template service *was* the best around. You just surpassed that far beyond anything I could have dreamed of. Thanks for all you do for your members. I truly believe you have our best interest in mind." -S. Sayer

"My subscription expired earlier this month and I'm renewing for another year plus adding on the Basic Web Graphics package, as I'm so impressed with your products and service. Thanks so much for providing a quality service that is exactly as advertised!" -Tracy McArdle

"Your newest template additions are beyond my wildest expectations. Where do you come up with your ideas? I get giddy every time you add more. My husband says I'm like a kid at Christmas. And he's right. I feel like it is Christmas at Basic Templates every week!" -Cheryl J. Richards, TurnTheKey Designs

"Beautiful work. Your site vibrates with personality and your templates mimic the same professionalism. I'm sold!" -B. Lowers, Lancaster Printing

"It's about time a template designer got a clue about external CSS. K-u-D-o-S! to you for providing templates that are actually designed right. You folks are light years ahead of other designers. Keep up the good work." -Shelly Smythers

"I just joined your wonderful service. Kudos to your designers for such a richly packed variety of themes. Awesome templates and well worth the price. I have purchased many products online, but a membership with you guys has got to be the best purchase yet! Thanks." -Sam Scott

"I just signed up for your membership and I had to write you straight away. You cannot imagine how long I have been looking for a template designer who really knows what they are doing. Your templates are great and I look forward to seeing what you will add to this fantastic membership through the next year!" -Nigel Davies

"Who needs heavy, complicated graphics? Oh sure, they are lovely but not realistic when you just want to convey a message in a professional manner without high design costs. Thanks to BasicTemplates, we can now provide our clients with top quality web templates at an affordable price and do it FAST." -Shelly & Dale Delik, S&D Designs

"HAHA! Basic Templates was the best kept secret on the Net! But not anymore. I'll be sure to tell every designer I know. You have saved me T*O*N*S of time! Thanks." -Eric Jenkins, Freelance Dezines

"It is a joy working with your templates! You guys are fantastic and beat all the other designs I've seen in all areas ... cost, value, variety, style, usefulness, ... Keep up the good work. I look forward to *every* week's new additions. Until next week!" -Jason Nicholson, JJ Publishing Ltd.

"I have used many templates from many places. I have to say Basic Templates has the best designs and searching for a template is fast and easy." -Rodney D.

"Your last template additions were fantastic! I'm in awwwwe of your talents and very appreciative of the time you are saving me. Thanks so much!" -Dennis Hoyle

"Excellent! My first impressions of your site were good. My first experience within the members area was unbelievable. I am VERY PLEASED! Your fee is too low. I would have gladly paid 3x your fee! Thanks for all you do." -Janet Joyce, JJ Designs & More

"I have used several of your webtemplates and modified them to fit the needs of my customers. Your template designs are easy to change using css. Thanks for all the great ideas!" -Rose E.

"I was amazed at the end results with use of this template. It was easy to work with and is very eye appealing.. Thanks" -D. Huey

"I don't know how you do it, but keep doing it BT. Your templates are far beyond the majority and the cost savings I can easily pass onto my clients makes me look like a web goddess in their eyes." -S&L Designs

"Your CSS tips really helped me get past the little learning curve in using your templates. What was I thinking using plain old ordinary HTML for all those years. Thank you Basic Templates." -B. Fannigan

"What a pleasure it is using your templates. I am impressed with your ingenuity. Keep up the good work folks." -Denny Berns , Social Services of Belmont

"You seem to have exactly what I need. When you don't all I have to do is write you and WHAM! you make it available within days - sometimes hours! lol - Thank you so much guys. I appreciate it." -Dottie Pattison

"Basic Templates is my favorite place to visit! I love to look for templates for my clients and my personal web pages. The pages are beautiful and so easy to use." -Amelia Villanu

"Wow - twice now I've suggested a template theme, and both times it appeared within a few days! Thanks!" -Bill S.

"I have been looking for quality collections of templates for a long time. I was skeptical at first because your prices are so low. However, your templates are EVERYTHING and MORE than advertised. Thank you so much!" -Sam Greenfield, AKCF Corporation

"Excellent templates and top-notch customer service! My clients are pleased at the money they save and the super fast turnaround time in which they receive their custom-made site. Thanks for making this possible and helping my client base grow so quickly. I never thought it possible in such a short amount of time. I will be renewing my membership every year. Count on it!" -Janet Dexter, Inner City Designs

"Boy, what a fantastic deal you people are offering. I signed up three days ago and have already found three templates that will work perfectly for the client projects I needed to get done "yesterday". Thanks again for the personal attention and courteous professional service." -Sigmond Donellei

"Your membership fee is pretty low guys. Now that I have joined, I can say this "RAISE IT"! You have a treasure trove here and your templates are very well designed. I would have paid a minimum of $15 EACH for this quality elsewhere! Good gawd what a fantastic deal!" -F.R. Jacobsen, Dornick Systems Inc.

"Only just found you guys, but I immediately subscribed! I have used "other" templates before, costing 100's of dollars, and quite frankly the diversity and ease of use of "Basic Templates" will greatly enhance our armoury in the battle for supremacy in the local design market. I thank you and your team." -Andrew Newell

"U GUYS/GALS ROCK! There has been so much stress lifted after I found and used your templates. Now I don't have to focus so much on creating the design/templates, and can focus on content and search engine optimization for my clients. Thanks a million! You're truly a blessing! Keep up the fantastic work!" -Sherman Hu

"YOU have made my year, Basic Templates! I don't have any idea how I ever managed without you. Because of your professional designs I can now give my clients what I never dreamed possible after only being a web designer for six months. 'Tis the season to be jolly, and you have certainly made it all come true. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." -Tami Tonisi, TDT Designs and Consulting

"Let's be honest, shall we? I'm a difficult person to please and never short of words if I find something that doesn't please me. All in all, I found very little to complain about in regard to your templates, site and support. That even surprised me. The designs are fantastic. They are not overcooked like so many I've seen. The navigation in your templates is simple for my visitors to comprehend and easy for me to edit. There is lots of space for my page text unlike some of the goofy forms of design layouts I've seen, the large selection is over and above anything I've encountered and the price ... well, the price cannot be beat anywhere. Your tech support guys are on top of my help tickets before I can say WOE-BOYS and your selection of articles, tutorials, tips and other helpers is unreal for the pennies I've paid. Excellent products and services guys. I'll highly recommend your site to anyone who needs website templates in my area." -Larry R. Newhart, Sr., Westcoast Designers Association

"I have been a loyal customer of yours ever since I found you and have returned for all my template needs. Recently, I have started a site which requires logging in and a search box. Since I needed these things I looked elsewhere because I couldn't find login boxes on your site that were built in. I paid 6 times the amount I pay with you guys and the template is horrible. Nothing works. The images are saved in all caps, but the image names in the templates are lower case, the links have not been set up. The beautiful text turns to the regular old blue link when I MANUALLY add the link. I have invested hours of work into this expensive template and it doesn't look half as good as yours always do! So a suggestion, perhaps you should create or modify a few templates to have logins and search boxes so that customers who need that don't go elsewhere and get ripped off. Thanks for the great templates and good prices! [BT Response:] Hello Hilary, Thank you for the nice testimonial and suggestion. Your horror story with over-priced and under-developed templates is something we hear nearly every day anymore, unfortunately. I'm sorry to hear you fell victim to it, but if it is any consolation, you are certainly not alone. You may want to consider helping to spread the word about our quality, affordable web templates so that other webmasters do not fall prey. Most of our customers come from happy referrals like yourself, and we have a very attractive affiliate/reseller program so you can make some money simply by helping to spread the word. I am attaching two generic forms: search and login. The code could be copy/pasted into any template source code whether it be ours or someone else's. You would then need to edit the form field names, any hidden fields and the form action path to whatever is required by your hosted script. Subscribing members have access to 10 generic forms, and we are planning to make the package available to customers as an add-on soon. I will pass your testimonial onto our designers so that they are aware of your request and kudo. I know some of the templates have built in search boxes, but the login box I'm not sure of. Good point though and much appreciated. Would you find it too personal a question if I asked where you purchased the bad template? We like to keep a "private" running list of bad template designers, and curious as to whether this one is already on our list of bad boys. Best wishes to you, and we hope you continue to find our products and services an asset to your web development projects." -Hilary

"We would NOT recommend your site to other web designers. ;-) Why? Because competition is tough out there; that's why. Why should we let our competition know how we've been able to cut our design costs? With that being said, and if it were not for that huge reason, we would be going door-to-door promoting your templates. Your designs are excellent and reasonably priced. Furthermore, they comply to industry standards and are not excessively graphic heavy like most of the other templates we have seen being sold. Our firm employs three full-time designers. We really needed to employ two more, but found your site and your subscription service was well within our budget in comparison to hiring two more full-time designers. There are other template sites out there, but after purchasing a few that were about 300x higher in price than Basic Templates ($55 vs. 18¢ each) we discovered their designs were more graphic oriented rather than optimized for the web, search engine friendly, and in compliance to industry standards. In other words, the templates were not designed by knowledgeable web designers but by graphic designers. Perhaps this is what they mean by high-end; I don't know. No doubt they are great looking but not effectively functional for the majority of websites our clients' require. Thanks for the great designs guys, and you can be sure our team will be renewing our membership every year. Another major factor for us (while I'm writing you) is customer service. Each time we had a question, your tech support was right on it within minutes. We didn't have to wait days to get a half answer by someone who was not familiar with web design. Please thank Ric, Beca and Ted for us. They are doing a fine job, and we appreciate their fast, friendly, honest and knowledgeable help. They sincerely represent your company quite well." -Tim Greegor, President/CEO, GMW LLC

"Hi - You already have one testimonial from me. Here's another - KUDOS to the flexibility of your templates! I've redesigned the site using the same exact template, but changing the style sheet and some of the tables. You can do alot with these templates just by spending a little time and using some creativity!" -Charlene

"I couldn't believe it. I asked for a recipe template and in a week, there it was! Thank you so much. Your website is my favorite resource." -Zoia Dochterman

"I purchased my first Basic Template three days ago. It came nicely packaged in a zip less than five minutes after I placed the order. (I also got a nice selection of navicons as a free bonus! Kewl.) Anyway, after examining the template I purchased a six month membership. Oh-yea-baby, what eye candy you have designed. Crazy as it may sound, I then decided I wanted access for a full year instead of just six months. Your customer support gal let me have the annual membership plan for a little less than the price difference. In other words, I upgraded from 6-month to 12-month within the same day. The transaction went smooth and I could not be happier. If you had a 5-year plan, I'd upgrade again - today! LOL ... great work and keep those templates coming. :o)" -Telly Neilson, Telly's Designs & More

"OH MY, what wonderful additions this time around and TWENTY to choose from!!! The outer space/celestial ones are FAB! Oh, they are BOUND to be POPULAR. Gosh, you just seem to hit it right every time! A large amount of my clients are young people looking for cool sites, not the ordinary....Thanks for the Space ones, I am sure thay will be appealing to someone!!! YOUR templates just ROCK! Again and over and over when I refer folks to your site I say the same thing...you can't beat it for the price, the site owners HAVE A CLUE about business and ALL THAT, and you can't beat these templates for the ease of customization. You rock once again! Keep it coming! Maybe Soon I can quit my boooooooooooooorring day job!" -S. Mire

"Basic Templates is by far the best template site on the market. What makes it so great is the ease of use for me as the designer and for my clients when I hand over the key to their site. I teach them to do their own maintenance to a certain degree which they appreciate and it increases the trust between us. Most people who want web sites do not want the latest cutting-edge design or flash. Who needs all that complexity and for what purpose? It doesn't impress me or my clients. People want to feel trust and comfort when they visit a site so they can get the information they went to the site for in the first place. Basic Templates provides attractive designs that load fast and are easy to use. Thanks for making my life easier and making me look better in my clients' eyes. As long as I'm designing web sites, I'll be a Basic Templates customer." -Alexandra Nicole, AND Web Design

"Thank you for taking the time to troubleshoot my goof-up with the template. ;) It would have taken me awhile, but I would have eventually figured it out. I have never seen such dedicated online support as I've experienced with your support team. Your degree of customer service is a rarity online these days folks. Your designers should also be commended for a job well done. My membership was well worth the price. I've seen templates of this quality at $60 each! Thanks again for making my day easier." -S. Silverton

"Hi, I just wanted to show you what I've done with one of your templates! I'm very pleased with the look and with having a quickly loading site that's not ho-hum. I've worked with several of your templates and really like using them. More pet templates, please?" -Charlene

"There are several essential tools that I use as a web designer who does this for a living. Right along with PhotoShop (my favorite graphics software), and Studio MX (my fav HTML editor), a couple of photo and CGI script resources is BasicTemplates. I've been a member for 5 months, and I could never live without this membership service now. Just like I could not live without PhotoShop and Studio MX! You have saved me more time and money than any other premade web element service I've ever used in the past five years. Thanks for all you do for us. I look forward every week to what new goodies you add!" -Sharon Neilson, Atlanta Web Development

"Your templates are sinfully delicious and best of all low-cal. What do I mean by that? They are very pleasing to the eye and designer appetite and quite functional and effective in that they are not too heavy like most I've seen. Your prices beat ANY other templates of ANY decent quality that I've seen too. Keep them coming. I'm lovin' every design you add and 1001% happy with my membership. I only wish I had found you years ago!" -Jonella Stephens, Great Lakes Web Design

"This morning I got up and looked at your site AGAIN. I noticed 25 users online which is considerably more than another service I have used. Know what? I am sold. You portray yourself in such a business-like and fair manner that I am happy to pay for your fine templates. I cannot wait to get them! I guess I am going to have to re-do a site I already did with one of yours. I wish I had seen it last week! Thank you ever so much. Oh and I realize its the weekend and I won't have access right away, but no matter, I'll find something to keep me busy til I can "get in". Thanks again. [BT Response:] Actually we are open today (Saturday), so it is highly likely you would get access today. Someone is often available 7 days a week, but we do not advertise as such since we do like to get away once in awhile. :) Thanks for the compliments too!]" -Suzanne

"Wow - twice now I've suggested a template theme, and both times it appeared within a few days! Thanks!" -B. Sholar

"I just purchased some templates from [-snip-].com - wish I would have heard about your site before doing so. You have so many more templates to choose from. [BT Response: Hello Marti, I wish I have a quarter for every visitor who has made a similar comment about another web template resource. It would be a very nice supplemental income, and we wouldn't have to work that hard, or pay out high advertising dollars. ;) You paid $40 for 25 templates? It would be my guess that these templates have limited features (just a quick observation) too? Our current count is at 335 web templates and all are as fully functional as possible and ready for your content, link URLs, and image manipulation. Not to mention that each template comes with its own custom designed style sheet. AND new templates are added every week. A member just told us yesterday that they feel like it is Christmas every week at BasicTemplates.com. :) lol ... I guess it would seem that way. We truly are the best value for the quality, quantity and originality on the Internet right now. I know every site says that, and it really gets confusing for folks. And because you were so nice to take the time to email us, we will offer you a discount membership fee simply because we want you to tell all your friends that we ARE what we say we ARE. The best form of advertising is always from a satisfied customer. Therefore ... Enjoy!]" -Marti

"I am a new member and just downloaded one of your "Global" templates yesterday. It took no more than 10 minutes to copy and paste (using Dreamweaver/Ultradev) several pages of my content from our old "tacky" site into the template. I do hope that in the future, especially as you develop more templates and features, that you intend on raising your subscription rate because I would have gladly paid three or four times what you charged. Our company is attempting to develop industry specific sites with e-commerce functionality. I have a programmer on staff so we are very capable of adding the e-commerce functionality, and our "main" business even happens to be in the design-for-print field, but we are basically incompetent as far as web page design - so I think that your service fits our needs perfectly. I was hoping to find one or more templates for ... [BT Response: Thank you Scott for taking the time to contact us not only for a wonderful testimonial, which we will publish on our site, but for your suggestions regarding future templates you will need. And yes, we will be raising our membership fee as we add more templates, features and resources. It was necessary to keep the initial membership fee low until word gets around, that we produce quality and easy-to-use products. There is too much in the way of web templates to the contrary being sold online, that makes many folks hesitant about paying a high membership fee. Although we are not new to web design, this website and concept is a new joint venture between designers in the business as far back as 1994. Initial members (like yourself) are getting a powerful resource.]" -Scott Donnelly

"Basic Templates, what can we say but thank you for giving our design firm a fresh new resource and style. One thing we should point out to your prospective members is that diversification is essential for any design firm. Our team of web and graphic designers have excellent skills, but each possess a unique style and bring their own unique asset to our company. We cannot afford to further diversify our design options to clients by hiring more in-house designers full time. Therefore, we search for professional template and graphic designs such as Basic Templates to contribute new, fresh design ideas and elements to the services we already provide our clients. We have the highest respect for quality designers as we understand completely the hard work, dedication and care that goes into every design they creative. It is obvious that Basic Templates has these high standards and an endless horizon of creativity. Best wishes on this wonderful product!" -Jacob & Jones Web Development & Hosting

"When you contacted me regarding a testimonial "if I was happy with my membership" I laughed. WHO wouldn't be happy. If they weren't they'd HAVE TO CrAzY! Then I read the other comments on your testimonials page, and thought I'd write from a different perception. I am a graphic designer and I have been designing web sites for three years. Some of your graphics I wouldn't use solely by themselves, BUT-BUT-BUT they certainly are a starting point for me. You guys have cut a ton of time out of my busy schedule. So - take it from an experience graphic designer and web designer - people! For $50 bucks you have a ton of design options at your fingertips, ready for your magic wand. Experience designers or not can not go wrong here." -Sam Stone, Dover Designs of NH

"I have waited a couple of days to send this note to you because I was hoping to find the right words to express my thoughts. (A problem I'm not usually accustomed to!) For several months now, I have been trying to locate the "perfect" visual image for an idea I have had floating around in my head. And it wasn't until I happened upon your web site that all the pieces came together. Your designs and the range of visual effects they encompass are truly fantastic. I have visited many web sites that promise to deliver the "best web templates" but none can compare to what you have to offer. And for this reason, I have been able to take my web design services to a whole new level. There is no way I can ever thank you enough for your talent. Your work is totally awesome! There is something else that, in my opinion, sets your business in a class above the rest . . . your customer service. What a joy to be able to place a call to your business and actually have it returned . . . in the same day! When I look for a business to work with, a business that will be integral to the success of my own endeavors, the ability to talk to caring and knowledgeable people is a crucial component. More web based businesses should emulate your modeling of excellent "customer care." And last, but surely not least, the customization of my logo leaves me in awe. Not only was your original graphic unique and mind-blowing, but the redesign for my project is absolutely stunning. I can never thank you enough. I look forward to a long and prosperous working relationship. Thanks again." -Joann Imbriglio

"First let me say that I am VERY pleased with my new membership at your site. Secondly, I must mention that I tried a membership with another site that was actually priced higher than yours but they *said* they had more web templates. NOT TRUE! I was quite disappointed to find that they included other types of templates in their count (not web templates) and some templates styles had 3 or 4 pages created with the same design! Yet they counted those as individual templates too! These people are deceptive and even though their templates are *somewhat* 'useable I find their dishonesty very suspicious. Needless to say, I was hesitant and skeptical when I joined your site. However, one thing that intrigued me (and certainly glad it did now) was that I immediately noticed in your tour area that you have individual web templates and don't count pages created from the original. I took a chance and applied. It was the best moved I have made since I've been designing sites with premade templates. Your templates rock and that's all I need to say and all people really need to know. I will be joining your partnership program and seriously considering the syndication option as I write articles too. Thanks for an excellent product and your honesty! [BT Response: The scenario you have described, Rick, is what is commonly referred to as "Membership Bloat". It is a growing problem with dishonest web template and clipart designers. Unfortunately, the end user (you and people like you) and being tricked into applying for something that could literally be considered false advertising. BasicTemplates.com does not bloat and shame on those that do. For more on Membership Bloating, read our FAQ. On a positive note, we are pleased that you are pleased about your membership with us. That is what BasicTemplates.com is all about ... helping web designers build affordable sites for their clients.]" -Rick K.

"We implemented one of your templates into www.RNJournal.com and the results were commendable. Just a word or two on how we did it...we used FrontPage 2002 on an XP machine which made it extremely easy to download, un-Zip and open as a new Web in FP. We opened the banner image in PhotoDraw, added text, saved as a jpeg and placed it into the image table in your template. We then copied and pasted all text and files from the old web into the new. We had been using Front Page's "shared borders" in RNJournal.com but with CSS they became unnecessary, although they will work together with care. This is our first attempt at a CSS web which is no big deal for experienced developers, but considering the fact that there is not a trained Web/HTML developer on staff and that this was done quickly with only nominal familiarity of Microsoft Office products....well it sure looks like pro work!! Great job BasicTemplates.com, and a brilliant concept -as a result, we have decided to use your templates for all our other Web properties. [BT Response: www.RNJournal.com has been spotlighted in our Members Spotlight section. Check it out to compare before and after screenshots!]" -Robert G. Ahlgren, CEO

"People of BT, I was going to wait until I had finished working with your templates and getting the screenshots watermarked and on my website before responding to you, but things are going slowly in that regard so I figured I would go ahead and send you an email now. So far, I'm very happy with your templates and the membership as a whole. I am sure that I will continue to enjoy your services over the next year and possibly for years to come. Beyond your templates, I have also found your site to be useful in gathering resources that help my company build better websites for my clients. One thing that I wanted to mention to you was that some of your links to download the templates seem to be directed at incorrect files. I have gotten around the problem by directly downloading the file from the server. However, I'm not sure everyone using your services would know to do that. In particular, templates #30 and #114 have their "download" links pointing to incorrect zip files. I know there are others as well, but those are the two that I remember. Other than that, I haven't found any problems with your templates or website. Thank you for producing a wonderful product and helping me to help my clients save money. [BT Response: Thank you for reporting the buggie links! We will review our database and correct the errors soon. We recentlycreated a Partners access area that will allow Partners download our preview images and thumbnails in bulk so you can easily watermark them with your company name. Also included in this area are resource links to gallery image scripts/software to help you setup shop easier. We hope you find it useful.]" -JC Galloway

"The resources here are very very welcome and the site is feature packed calling for repeated visits to understand the full spectrum offered. [Rating: 10]" -Narayana Moorthy

"Love your site - nice simple stuff that looks better than 90% of the stuff out there for beginning sites if you don't know how to make graphics. I will probably join soon. Money is tight right now. [Overall Rating: 9]" -Kim K.

"What a pleasant web site you have and your designs are absolutely fantastic! I intend to join very soon and feel fortunate to have found you. Thanks again for the quick response to my questions. Your customer service group was very helpful." -Beth McKee

"Just a quick note I must leave. This has to be one of the most gorgeous websites I've seen! Color coordinated, easy on the eyes, and not cluttery. I believe you've given me a new goal to accomplish with my own personal website. Kudos to the designer!" -Darraugh

"I rated your site a 12 [out of a possible 10] for the clean layout, the quick loads (even of the image pages), and especially the quantity and quality of the content you provide re: CSS and design. I am excited about the resources you provide that add credibility to your company. Well done! I'm looking forward to getting the annual membership and deliver first class design solutions to my clients." -Sherman

"I wish I had discovered your site earlier. Your products are great and I look forword to becoming a member." -Shawn Hinton, Kaboink Networks

"Your templates are amazing. They are very professional and very user friendly. There are so many choices which is something that is so hard to find. What a wonderful surprise finding your site. I can't wait to look into using them. Great work!" -Kyrstin Malley

"I just purchased a Christmas gift membership certificate for my wife, and I have to tell you I cannot wait to see her face on Christmas morn. She has been talking about your site for months and today after she went to bed, I contacted your wonderful support rep, Beca, who helped me put this slick, merry plan in action. Beca, thank you so much for your gracious help. I will definitely let you know her reaction. How about a digital snapshot?! [permission granted to publish]" -Anon Husband :)

"If time is money then your site looks like it's going to save me both. My site is still under consruction but I hope to launch it in March 2003. I am very interested in the "Partnership Agreement" and unless I find a better deal, unlikly, then I'm sure I'll end up using your service. Very good site keep up the good work and good luck." -Patrick Brown

"Looks great. Your templates are rich and the graphics look professional. Keep up the good work." -Tom Marshall, Creative Media Consulting LLC

"Please sign me up for your newsletter. I am looking forward to joining very soon. Your work is totally awesome!" -Jill Neuhart

"This looks like the coolest site for web design information. I am totally interested in find out more about it's features and offers." -Verna

"There is a lot of great info on your site. I'm rather new to developing web sites ... however, it looks like your product will greatly facilitate the process. Also, you have great designs! [Overall Rating: 10]" -Phil Gilmour

"I have to join; membership is very very reasonable." -D. Bertin

"I am very impressed! You have done some amazing work here and the variety is wonderful. [Rating: 8]" -Katie Poore

"This looks like the coolest site for web design information. I am totally interested in finding out more about its features and offers." -Verna

"I have just purchased 3 of your excellent templates and will have my site up and running within days now and not weeks. Designs are excellent, and I will be becoming a member as soon as my site is up and running." -Paul Hughes

"Wow! A friend referred me to your site today, and all I can say is *I want to join*!!! Awesome selection of eye-popping designs. Please put me on your mailing list, because I don't want to miss a thing your company is doing. I'm going to tell the other students in my class and maybe I'll get a free membership? :O" -Jason R., Student

"Hot site folks. I'll be back after the next paycheck to apply. I can't wait!" -Jimmi D.

"Let me first say you have a great web site! You provide tons of very useful free information and I am sure that has paid off in conversions to paying clients. If your templates are as good as your free content and design, then your site should be doing quite well indeed! Now for my question... I see you syndicate your content using a Javascript src call but with a .cgi file. My question is... have you had any reports of or know of problems viewing these feeds in certain browsers and which might they be? I just want to understand what my users might experience if I decide to syndicate your content. [BT Response] In the past 2-3 months since we have been offering our articles through syndication, we have not had any reports of JS problems. Thank you kindly for the compliments. :)" -Michael

"Your fees are unbeatable. I'm not yet a customer of your site, but your information is compelling." -David Kenny

"Well done! Very excited about finding your site, guys. If only I would have found you two years ago, I could have saved myself a lot of expense with over-priced and under-developed template designs. Looking forward to my membership and working with you possibly on related projects." -Nick Lanning, Lakeland Lines

"Each time I look at your site it makes me want to join so after next month I'm going to. :) Overall Rating: 10" -Becky Roberts

"Very nice site with great information. Thumbs up to you. I don't design sites, but I'll certainly pass my good find onto my associates who do." -J. Browning