Free HTML and CSS Website Templates

Table of Contents

• Intro to Our HTML5 and CSS3 Website Templates
• Responsive CSS Templates
• How to Download Our CSS3 Website Templates For Free
• The Best HTML5 Website Templates for Simple Designs
• Choosing an HTML/CSS Template or an HTML/CSS Theme
• Introduction to HTML For New Template Users
• Introduction to CSS For New Template Users
• What Type of Designs You Can Use Our Templates For

Intro to Our Free HTML5 and CSS3 Website Templates

Thank you for choosing TEMPLATED for your next project!

At TEMPLATED, we are happy to provide you with beautiful and responsive website HTML5/CSS3 templates free of charge.

This is because we believe everyone has the right to create and that creativity is not supposed to be limited by paywalls.

When using our templates or themes, we appreciate it if you left the TEMPLATED reference in the copyright section of your template.

This helps us reach more people and enables more people the freedom to create websites for free.

Responsive CSS Templates

Most internet users today are using the web on their mobile phone or tablet. 

That's why website templates today must be responsive and have the appropriate, efficient, and minimal CSS along its HTML to run nicely on all available dimensions for browsers.

At TEMPLATED, you will only find beautiful free CSS3 templates with optimized code for a smooth, responsive design.

How to Download Our CSS3 Website Templates For Free

We've made it very easy for you to download our website templates free of charge.

All you need to do is to choose the free HTML5/CSS3 template you like the most from the section above.

Then follow the steps below to download your desired CSS website template.

1. Click on the demo or download button of the CSS template.
2. Enter the demo, and you will find a download button in your upper-right corner.
3. Download the .zip file and unpack it to find all files associated with your free HTML/CSS template.

Note: All of our CSS templates are open source.

The Best HTML5 Website Templates for Simple Designs

Who is our target audience to use our templates?

People using our HTML5 templates usually look for a simple design with advanced, fast, optimized code.

For example, if you are doing a project and want a simple design to showcase information in a beautiful responsive way, our templates would be the best option.

We are pleased that prominent universities and governments use our templates consistently.

Choosing an HTML/CSS Template or an HTML/CSS Theme

When choosing between an open-source CSS template or a theme that you can use with a CMS such as WordPress, you must know certain things.

One important thing to know is that templates require a higher knowledge of HTML and CSS code.

Themes today are used with a CMS and help with a lot of the complex coding by having so-called page builders.

Introduction to HTML For New Template Users

If you are new to HTML, these ten attributes will give you a brief overview of using and reading elements in our template source codes.

1. class : This attribute is used to specify one or more class names for an HTML element. The class attribute is mainly used to point to a class in a style sheet. However, it can also be used by JavaScript to access and manipulate elements with a specific class name.

   Example: <div class="example">This is a div with a class attribute.</div>

2. id : The id attribute specifies a unique id for an HTML element. The id attribute is used to point to a style in a style sheet and by JavaScript to manipulate the element with the specific id.

   Example: <div id="unique">This is a div with an id attribute.</div>

3. style : The style attribute adds styles to an element, such as color, font, size, and more. It is a good practice to keep all the styles in the stylesheet and use class or id to apply them.

   Example: <p style="color:green;">This is a paragraph with a style attribute.</p>

4. src : The src attribute is required for elements like <img> , <script> , <iframe> , etc. It specifies the source URL of embedded content.

   Example: <img src="templated.jpg" alt="An image of the Templated.co website">

5. alt : The alt attribute is used in the <img> element and provides an alternative text for an image if the image cannot be displayed. We recommend using the recommended image type for SEO, JPEG, to keep your image file size low.

   Example: <img src="image.jpg" alt="An example image">

6. href : The href attribute is used in <a> , <link> , <base> , etc., elements. It provides the URL of the linked resource.

   Example: <a href="https://templated.co/">Visit Templated.co</a>

7. value : The value attribute is used in several input elements, for example, <button>. It provides the initial value for those elements.

   Example: <input type="text" value="Default text">

8. placeholder : The placeholder attribute is used in <input> and <textarea> elements. It hints to the user of what can be entered in the field.

   Example: <input type="text" placeholder="Enter your name">

9. disabled : The disabled attribute is a boolean attribute. When present, it specifies that an input element should be disabled. A disabled input element is un-clickable and un-editable.

   Example: <input type="text" disabled>

10. readonly : The readonly attribute is a boolean attribute. It sets the input field to read-only (it can be focused and text selected, but not edited).

    Example: <input type="text" disabled value="You can't change this">

Important to remember: HTML attributes should always be included in an HTML element's start or opening tag.

Introduction to CSS For New Template Users

If you are new to CSS, these ten CSS properties will go a long way when working with our free CSS templates.

1. color : This property sets the color of the text. Example:

   p {
    color: green;
   }

2. background-color : This property sets the background color of an element. Example:

   div {
    background-color: lightblue;
   }

3. font-size : This property sets the size of the font. Example:

   h1 {
    font-size: 30px;
   }

4. font-family : This property specifies the font for text in an element. Example:

   body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
   }

5. text-align : This property sets the horizontal alignment of text. Example:

   p {
    text-align: center;
   }

6. margin : This property sets the margin area on all four sides of an element. Example:

   div {
    margin: 10px;
   }

7.  padding : This property sets the padding area on all four sides of an element. Example:

   div {
    padding: 20px;
   }

8. border : This property sets the border around an element. Example:

   img {
    border: 2px solid black;
   }

9. width and height : These properties set the width and height of an element. Example:

   img {
    width: 500px;
    height: height: 300px;
   }

10. display : This property sets how an element is displayed. Common values are block, inline, inline-block, flex, grid, none, etc. Example:

    div {
     display: flex;
    }

Important to remember: CSS can be added to HTML documents in 3 ways: Inline - by using the style attribute inside HTML elements, Internal - by using a <style> block in the <head> section, or External - by using an external CSS file. The best way to add CSS, especially for large-scale apps, is to use an external stylesheet (.css).

What Type of Designs You Can Use Our Templates For

Our templates can be used for many designs and many different purposes.

Here are some of the categories that our website templates fall under:

• Business website templates - The perfect way to showcase your business is with one of our professional website templates, such as Industrious.
• One-page website templates - If you want to showcase your business or project on one simple and basic website template. Try Hielo!
• Portfolio website templates - Suitable for people, artists, or photographers looking to showcase their work. Snapshot is the perfect look for this design.
• Game website templates - Suitable for sites with free games with ratings, rankings, or similar; for this design, we recommend Full Motion.
• Casino website templates - We have great templates for developers looking to develop online casinos or casino comparison sites like BetterBonus or CasinoOnline.org.za, for more info visit our casino page.
• Betting website templates - Online betting has become increasingly popular and if you want to find great betting templates you can visit our betting page.
• Gambling website templates - If you are looking for a great gambling template we recommend Urban. This template can easily be used as a poker or bingo template.
• Resume website templates - Works as a personal website template; Intensify is an excellent alternative for this design.
• Music website templates - Want to showcase your band, podcast, or radio station? Our template Broadcast is a perfect fit!
• Blog website templates - Looking to start a travel, food, or just a personal blog? Try out our template named Visualize!
• E-commerce website templates - Running a business? If you choose an HTML/CSS template, we suggest Prism!

These are just some examples of designs our templates are well suited for.

Only your imagination sets the limit.

Erik King, Editor in Chief - Templated.co.