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c/the-solo-project-showcasejesse_smith10jesse_smith1018h agoProlific Poster

Picked a $50 Canva template over a $500 custom logo for my branding project

I had to choose between a professional designer's logo package and a pre-made template for my solo consulting landing page. I went with the template, spent 3 hours tweaking it in Canva, and honestly got more compliments on it than any custom work I've seen. Has anyone else saved cash on templates and regretted it or been glad they did?
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adam414
adam41417h ago
Wait, you're telling me a $50 template got more love than a $500 custom logo? That's like bringing a frozen pizza to a potluck and everyone asking for the recipe. I've been there too, honestly. Paid a graphic designer $400 once for my blog logo and it took three rounds of revisions just to look like something I could have made in 20 minutes on Canva. The template crowd is winning because they're not overthinking design, they're just making stuff that looks clean and gets out the door. Don't regret that choice for a second, your wallet and your timeline are both thanking you.
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oliviabutler
Maybe the real flex is templates just feel more honest-no fuss, no ego.
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