City Blog is a free static HTML/CSS blog template from TemplateMo that provides a dark brown 2-column layout across five pages, designed for publishing blog content.
What is City Blog?
City Blog (also listed as TemplateMo 309 City Blog) is a free, downloadable HTML/CSS website template built for blogging. It consists of five static pages, uses a dark brown color theme with a two-column layout, and includes a full blog post page that supports multi-level comments. The template runs on any web server that serves static files, requiring no server-side processing, and is published by TemplateMo, a longtime provider of free web templates. As a static HTML/CSS layout, it takes your edited markup and stylesheets and outputs a ready-to-publish blog site that you can upload to any hosting service.
Key Features
- 100% free to use — The template is free to download, edit, and use for both commercial and non-commercial websites, with no licensing fee.
- Five pages included — The package contains 5 distinct HTML pages, giving you a small multi-page blog site out of the box.
- 2-column layout — The design uses a two-column structure, typically with a main content area and a sidebar for widgets or navigation.
- Dark brown color theme — A consistent dark brown and dark gray/black palette is applied throughout, per the template's own tags (darkgray, black).
- Multi-level comments — The full blog post page supports threaded or multi-level comments, letting readers reply to replies in a discussion tree.
- Gallery tagging — The template is tagged with "gallery", indicating it also offers gallery-style presentation, likely for image-heavy blog posts or a separate gallery page.
- Static HTML/CSS — Built with plain HTML and CSS (no JavaScript framework), the template loads quickly and is easy to customize by editing markup directly.
- Track record — Since its addition on 28 June 2011, the template has amassed over 91,500 views and nearly 20,000 downloads, showing ongoing interest.
Who is it for?
- Personal bloggers — Individuals who want a simple, dark-styled blog to publish journal entries, opinions, or city-life stories without learning a CMS.
- Small city or community news sites — The "city blog" theme suits local news and event coverage, with the 2-column layout providing space for headlines and sidebar announcements.
- Web design learners — Beginners studying HTML/CSS can download the template, inspect its 5 page templates, and practice editing colors, text, and layout.
- Freelancers and small agencies — Developers can quickly spin up a client blog by replacing the placeholder content and re-skinning the dark brown theme.
What can you do with City Blog?
- Launch a personal blog — Publish posts using the full blog post page, complete with multi-level comments for reader engagement.
- Build a city or local-interest site — Use the dark, gallery-friendly design to showcase neighborhood photos, upcoming events, and local news in a two-column layout.
- Practice front-end customization — Download the HTML/CSS files and modify the structure and styling to learn how static sites are assembled.
FAQ
Is City Blog free to use?
Yes, City Blog is 100% free to download. You can edit and use the template for commercial or non-commercial websites, and you're encouraged to share it with others. No payment or attribution is required.
How many pages are included?
City Blog includes 5 pages. The full blog post page is one of them, and the template's tag list also suggests a gallery page. The exact page titles aren't listed, but the package offers a complete small blog site.
Can I use City Blog for a business website?
While it's a blog template, the license allows any use, including commercial sites. You could adapt the dark 2-column layout for a company blog or portfolio, though the dark brown theme may need reskinning to fit a corporate brand.
Does City Blog require a database or server-side scripting?
No. It's a static HTML/CSS template, so it runs on any web server that serves static files. It doesn't require PHP, MySQL, or a content management system.
