Aside is a free, multipurpose HTML5 portfolio template built with Bootstrap 4, released by Pro Bootstrap on ThemeWagon, that provides a multi-page website layout centered on a sticky left sidebar for navigation.
What is Aside?
Aside is a free multi-page HTML5 portfolio template built with the Bootstrap 4 framework and distributed through ThemeWagon. It takes standard portfolio content — about text, services, project images, and contact details — and renders them into a responsive site with a sticky left sidebar, an off-canvas mobile menu, and a ready-to-use contact form. The template was created by Pro Bootstrap and is offered under an open-source license that permits commercial use and lifetime free updates.
Key Features
- Sticky left sidebar — Navigation stays visible as visitors scroll, with social media icons docked at the sidebar's bottom.
- Bootstrap 4 framework — Uses the popular CSS framework for responsive layouts; the page emphasizes pixel-perfect rendering on any screen size.
- Multi-page structure — Includes dedicated About, Services, and Portfolio sections as separate pages, all reachable from the sidebar.
- Owl Carousel integration — Provides slider and carousel functionality for portfolio image galleries.
- Off-canvas menu — Automatically switches navigation into an off-canvas panel when the site is viewed on smaller screens.
- On-hover animations — jQuery and CSS animations give smooth hover effects to images and elements.
- Cross-browser support — Tested and compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, and mobile browsers.
- Clean minimal design — A light, uncluttered layout suitable for photography, agency, and business sites.
Who is it for?
- Freelance photographers — to showcase image galleries with the built-in carousel and hover animations, and to receive inquiries through the contact form.
- Small agencies and startups — to present services, team, and past projects across the About, Services, and Portfolio pages, all while keeping navigation accessible via the sticky sidebar.
- Non-technical business owners — to launch a professional website quickly by editing the HTML and CSS directly, with no backend setup needed for the static design (form handling would require connecting a third-party service).
Use cases
- Photography portfolio: Display multiple photo sets using Owl Carousel, with the clean layout framing the images and the contact form letting clients book sessions.
- Agency website: Publish capabilities on the Services page, client work on the Portfolio page, and company story on the About page, all linked through the left sidebar.
- Personal brand site: Establish an online presence with a minimal, responsive design that works across devices, using social media icons for profile links.
