Catalyst is a free, responsive one-page website template built with Bootstrap, published by TemplateMo on 20 March 2017, using a two-column grey-and-white layout with a transparent background.
What is Catalyst?
Catalyst (catalogued as Template 499 on TemplateMo) is a one-page HTML5 website template built on the Bootstrap framework. It accepts standard HTML and CSS content and renders it as a single scrolling page with two content columns — one grey and one white — set against a semi-transparent background. The template is distributed as a ZIP file from templatemo.com and can be viewed in a live demo or as a full-size screenshot before download. As of the listing, Catalyst has recorded 92,906 views and 9,295 downloads. TemplateMo explicitly allows you to download, edit, and use the layout for both commercial and non-commercial websites without payment.
Key Features
- Responsive Bootstrap framework — The layout uses Bootstrap's grid and utilities, so the two columns collapse and reflow automatically on phones, tablets, and desktops.
- Two-column content structure — A grey column and a white column organize information side by side, with the transparent background letting a background image or color show through subtly.
- One-page layout — All sections live on a single HTML page, which keeps the template lightweight and fast to deploy for landing-style content.
- Minimal visual design — Tagged as minimal, the template uses only grey and white tones, making it easy to override with your own color scheme in the CSS.
- Free commercial and non-commercial use — TemplateMo grants full permission to download, edit, and use the template for any project type without licensing fees.
- HTML5 and CSS3 — The markup is built with modern HTML5 elements and CSS3 styling, with Bootstrap handling the responsive behavior.
Who is it for?
Catalyst suits anyone who needs a clean single-page web presence without a heavy design budget. Freelancers and designers can use it as a personal one-page portfolio. Small business owners can deploy it as a simple company or product introduction page. Students and self-taught developers can use it as a learning project to practice editing Bootstrap-based HTML and CSS templates.
What can you do with Catalyst?
- Freelancers: Set up a minimal personal landing page that introduces your services and includes contact links, using the two columns to separate bio from work samples.
- Small business owners: Publish a one-page welcome site with a short description, a background image, and a clear visual divide between content areas.
- Designers in need of a quick mockup: Start from Catalyst's two-column structure and restyle the grey/white palette to prototype a client concept with minimal code.
- Learners: Download the ZIP, open the HTML and CSS files in an editor, and inspect how Bootstrap classes construct the responsive two-column grid.
Pricing
Catalyst is free. TemplateMo does not charge for downloading or using the template, and the license allows both commercial and non-commercial use.
Alternatives
TemplateMo offers several other free templates that may fit a similar need. Neaty is a simple, minimal 2-column layout; Stimulus is a personal resume template with metro-style blocks; and Upper includes multiple image galleries and a slider-based background.
FAQ
Is Catalyst free?
Yes. The page states that Catalyst is 100% free to download and that you are allowed to download, edit, and use it for commercial or non-commercial sites.
What does Catalyst run on?
Catalyst is a static HTML/CSS template built with Bootstrap. It does not require a server-side language or database; it can be hosted on any static web server or opened directly in a browser.
How do I customize the colors?
Because the template is plain HTML and CSS, you can edit the stylesheet to change the grey and white columns, adjust transparency, or replace the background entirely.
Does Catalyst include multiple pages?
No, Catalyst is a one-page template. All content is designed for a single page, which keeps the file size small and the setup quick.
