I'm exploring an idea that would involve creating simple mobile-friendly pages for different clients. Each page would follow the same basic layout, with a photo or logo and about eight sections containing text, images, links, or documents.
I'd like to duplicate the setup for each new client and only replace the content, rather than manually designing a separate website every time. I'm completely non-technical and have a very limited budget, so a custom-built system probably isn't realistic right now.
I've looked at tools such as Linktree, Taplink, and Bio Sites, but I'm not sure whether those are the right kind of platforms. Would a website builder or another tool be the simplest option for this?
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WordPress would also work, especially if you expect the project to grow. You could create a reusable page template with the block editor or a page builder, then duplicate it for each client. It’s manageable for a beginner, but hosting, updates, plugins, and setup make it less simple than Carrd or Wix.
What you’re describing is a template-driven website system: one reusable layout with separate content for each client. A developer could build an admin area where you add a client and upload their content, but that will cost more than using an off-the-shelf builder. For now, I’d validate the idea with Carrd, Wix, or Squarespace before paying for custom software.
Carrd is worth considering if these are essentially single-page sites. It’s inexpensive, mobile-friendly, and easy to build from a template. You can keep the same structure and change the content for each client. WordPress is more flexible, but it has a larger learning curve and may be more than you need initially.
A website builder is probably the best starting point. Wix or Squarespace would let you create one layout, duplicate it, and replace the text, images, and links for each client. They’re relatively approachable for beginners, though you’ll need to check the pricing if every client needs a separate page or domain.
That makes sense. Do you have a rough idea of what a basic custom version might cost? I’m trying to compare that with starting manually in a website builder.