Bee is a free, multi-page HTML5 agency website template built on Bootstrap 4, created by Colorlib and distributed by ThemeWagon, aimed at construction, architecture, and consultancy firms that need a fully responsive corporate website without writing code from scratch.
What is Bee?
Bee is a free agency website template that runs entirely on HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap 4.1.0, shipping with 6 HTML files, SCSS source files, JavaScript files, font icons, and plugin libraries. It outputs a complete multi-page website with homepage, blog, portfolio, and contact sections, and is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Mobile, Opera, and Safari.
Key Features
- Bootstrap 4.1.0 foundation — Uses the Bootstrap 4.1.0 framework for grid layout, components, and utility classes, giving you a familiar starting point for further customization.
- Hero header and full-screen slider — The homepage opens with an attention-grabbing hero section and full-screen slider, suitable for agency showcases.
- Parallax effect and load-on-scroll animation — Adds depth and motion using parallax backgrounds and animation triggered when sections scroll into view, powered by Animate.css.
- Portfolio grid with modal view — Displays work samples in a responsive grid; clicking a project opens a Magnific Pop-Up modal for details.
- Forms included — Sends appointments, comments, newsletter signups, and contact inquiries through ready-made HTML forms that you connect to your own backend.
- SVG preloader and fun fact counters — Animated preloader appears while assets load, and numbered counters animate to display statistics like projects completed.
- Blog section with pagination UI — Includes a blog listing page with pagination controls and a working comment form for readers.
- Google Maps and footer widgets — Embeds a Google Map for location details and includes footer widgets for additional navigation and subscription.
Who is it for?
Bee is aimed at small agencies and professional service providers. Construction companies can use it to display completed projects in the portfolio grid and quote requests via the appointment form. Architects can showcase design work with the full-screen slider and project modals. Consultancy firms can publish team insights through the blog section and collect leads via the contact and newsletter forms.
What can you do with Bee?
- Construction agencies: build a project portfolio with modal case studies, embedded maps to show office locations, and an appointment form for client consultations.
- Architect studios: present architectural renders in a full-screen slider, add fun fact counters for years of experience, and use the testimonial carousel to build trust.
- Consultancy services: publish articles with the built-in blog and pagination, capture email addresses with the newsletter form, and direct visitors with call-to-action buttons.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Free to download with lifetime updates and commercial-use license, as stated on the product page.
- Comes with 6 HTML pages plus SCSS and JavaScript source files, so designers can modify styling and behavior.
- Includes a wide set of prebuilt sections: hero, portfolio, blog, testimonials, fun facts, breadcrumbs, and maps.
Cons:
- Built with Bootstrap 4.1.0, now an older framework release compared to Bootstrap 5.
- The template has not been updated for 4 years, per the update date on the page, so it may not include the newest front-end trends.
Alternatives
- Chimper – a free HTML5 Bootstrap 4 business website template from the same publisher.
- Corpo – a free HTML5 Bootstrap 4 business website template also listed on ThemeWagon.
- HostPro – a free HTML5 hosting website template, best for hosting providers rather than agencies.
FAQ
Is Bee free to use?
Yes, Bee is distributed as a free template on ThemeWagon. The license allows open-source use, commercial projects, and lifetime free updates. No payment or credit card is required to download the template files.
What does Bee include?
Bee includes 6 HTML files, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, font icons, all demo images, and library/plugin files for Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, Animate.css, Icomoon, Flaticon, Ionicons, and Magnific Pop-Up. You also get the template's SCSS sources for custom styling.
Which browsers does Bee support?
Bee is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Mobile browsers, Opera, and Safari. The template is fully responsive, so layouts adjust from desktop down to mobile screen widths.
Is Bee a single-page or multi-page template?
Bee is a multi-page template. The download includes 6 HTML files, which cover the homepage, portfolio, blog, and other inner pages such as about, services, and contact.
Who created Bee?
Bee was created by Colorlib, a well-known web design agency, and is distributed on ThemeWagon. Colorlib is also listed as the author contact on the product page.
