Templates save time, but quality varies. Check these things before you buy one.
Types of templates
- Notion templates for productivity systems, dashboards and wikis
- resume and CV templates in Word, Pages or Canva
- presentation templates for PowerPoint, Google Slides or Keynote
- spreadsheet templates such as budget trackers, project plans and CRMs
- email templates for newsletters, cold outreach and onboarding
- social media templates for posts, stories and content calendars
What to verify
The format:
- Is it editable (a Notion link, .docx, .pptx or .xlsx)?
- Can you change colors, fonts and layouts?
- Are images included, or only placeholders?
Compatibility:
- Which software and version does it need?
- Does it work on Mac and PC?
- Does it work on a phone?
Documentation:
- Are setup instructions included?
- Is there a video tutorial?
- Is there a support contact?
The license:
- Is it for personal or commercial use?
- Can you resell what you make with it?
Pricing
Prices vary widely with the type of template and the work behind it. Compare similar templates before you agree a price, and expect a bundle to cost less than its parts bought separately.
Buying with escrow
If you pay through escrow, you can:
- receive the template file
- open it and check it works
- check every promised page or slide is there
- test the customization
- confirm only when you're satisfied
If it's broken, incomplete or doesn't match the listing, open a dispute before you confirm, and a moderator will decide.
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