Blue Smoothie is a free HTML CSS website template from Templatemo featuring a blue gradient header, black candy bar menu, and 3-column homepage and gallery layouts. It is designed for simple blogs and small business sites.
What is Blue Smoothie?
Blue Smoothie is a static HTML and CSS layout built for straightforward websites. It takes the HTML and CSS files from Templatemo and produces a styled front-end for a homepage, a gallery page, and additional inner pages. The template uses a blue gradient header, a black candy bar navigation menu, and a 3-column layout on the homepage and gallery, while other pages revert to a 2-column layout. It was added on 10 November 2011 and has been viewed over 168,000 times with more than 40,000 downloads.
Key Features
- Blue gradient header — The page top uses a blue gradient effect that gives the site its name.
- Black candy bar menu — Navigation is presented in a distinctive dark "candy bar" style bar.
- 3-column homepage — Homepage content is arranged in three columns, suitable for blog post summaries or featured items.
- 3-column gallery — The gallery page uses the same three-column grid for images or portfolio items.
- 2-column inner pages — Interior pages shift to a two-column layout, likely for text-heavy content such as about or contact pages.
- Free commercial use — The template is 100% free to download, edit, and use for commercial or non-commercial websites.
- Blog and gallery tags — Templatemo lists this template under blog and gallery categories, indicating those page types are part of the design.
Who is it for?
Blue Smoothie suits hobbyists and professionals who need a quick, no-cost website. Web designers can use it as a base for client work, editing the HTML and CSS to change colors, text, and images. Bloggers can set up a personal blog with a gallery to showcase photos. Small business owners can put together a simple online presence with minimal effort, using the 2-column inner pages for their services and contact info.
What can you do with Blue Smoothie?
- Personal blog: Build a blog homepage with a 3-column grid to display post excerpts and featured images.
- Photography portfolio: Use the gallery page's 3-column layout to present a visual collection.
- Small business site: Combine the homepage with 2-column inner pages for a straightforward multi-page site.
Pricing
Blue Smoothie is free. Templatemo allows anyone to download and use it for commercial or non-commercial projects without charge.
FAQ
Is Blue Smoothie free?
Yes, Blue Smoothie is 100% free to download. Templatemo grants permission to edit and use the template for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
What layout does the Blue Smoothie template use?
The homepage and gallery page use a 3-column layout, while other inner pages use a 2-column layout. The design includes a blue gradient header and a black candy bar menu.
What does the Blue Smoothie template include?
The template includes HTML and CSS files for a homepage, a gallery page, and additional inner pages. The exact number of pages is not stated on the download page, but the layout descriptions indicate at least these three page types.
Can I use Blue Smoothie for commercial projects?
Yes. Templatemo states that you are allowed to download, edit, and use the Blue Smoothie HTML CSS layout for your commercial or non-commercial sites.
