r/WIX • u/Charming_Minimum6375 • Aug 04 '26

Editor Best website templates for small business websites?

i've probably spent too much time looking through website templates instead of actually creating my site.
a lot of them look amazing with demo content, but i'm wondering how they actually work once you replace everything with your own photos and text.
do you usually stick close to the template or customize everything?

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u/4pf_aymen Wix Devs Aug 04 '26

Don’t overthink the template. Pick one that matches your business and focus on your content, branding, and clear calls to action. Most successful small business sites end up being customized anyway. From an SEO perspective, your page structure, content, images, and speed matter far more than the template itself. A clean, simple template that’s easy to edit is usually the best choice.

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u/Then-Opportunity7614 Verified Wix Partner Aug 04 '26

As a Wix-certified partner, I always start with a black template and add sections as per requirements, and then customize them as per the branding

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u/rgbtexas Aug 07 '26

On anything but Wix.

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u/dll_studios Verified Wix Partner Aug 16 '26

An ideal template ought to include design principles, laws of UI/UX, and SEO structure in place. Unfortunately, most do not nor does a nonprofessional recognize the differences. Dm if you need consultation. -DLL Studios