A template is a graphical overlay that can be changed without affecting the content created on your web project.  In this way the design of the site is a completely separate component. If you get tired of it you can change it easily without re-writing all the words.

Template web projects are advanced software publishing systems that do common tasks such as Blogs, Web Forums, Web Polls, Image Catalogs and Newsletters.

There are also some excellent advanced template systems such as Joomla! and Drupal. These platforms can be used to develop brochure-type web sites. A brochure site is a project where the information does not change often and the most important page is the contact info.

The advantage of the template systems is that they are low cost and quick to install. If you are beginning your first web site project then the template system is a good option for you.