Design Blog

Design Blog is a free, static HTML and CSS blog template from TemplateMo (template number 242) built around a two-column layout in a black-and-white color scheme.

What is Design Blog?

Design Blog is a free HTML CSS website template published on TemplateMo as template number 242. It provides a professional two-column blog layout using black and white colors, designed to be adaptable to any blog content management system. The template is distributed as a static HTML/CSS package, meaning it runs directly in any web browser without a server-side framework or build step. It was added to TemplateMo on 03 August 2010 and has recorded 142,260 views and 22,697 downloads.

Key Features

• Free license — Download, edit, and use the template for both commercial and non-commercial websites at no cost.
• Two-column blog layout — Structure with a main content column and a sidebar, appropriate for blog posts, archives, and widget areas.
• Black and white palette — Monochrome design that can be easily recolored by editing the CSS.
• CMS-agnostic — Because it is plain HTML/CSS, it can be migrated into or wrapped by any blogging platform that accepts custom HTML themes.
• Static file delivery — The package contains HTML and CSS assets that can be uploaded to any web server or opened locally.
• Live preview — TemplateMo provides a live view link so you can see the layout in action before downloading.

Who is it for?

• Freelance web developers — Use the template as a starting point for client blog projects, then restyle the CSS to match branding.
• Self-hosted bloggers — Deploy a fast, no-dependency blog layout by editing the HTML directly.
• Students learning HTML/CSS — Study a concise, small two-column layout and practice replacing colors, fonts, and content.

What can you do with Design Blog?

• Personal blogs: Set up a clean, text-focused blog with a two-column arrangement for posts and a sidebar.
• Portfolio or news mini-sites: Repurpose the layout as a simple article or news listing page, adjusting the black-and-white look.
• CMS theme conversion: Copy the HTML and CSS into a WordPress, Joomla, or other CMS theme structure when you need a minimal custom template.

Pricing

Design Blog is 100% free. TemplateMo grants permission to download, edit, and use the template for commercial or non-commercial sites without payment.

FAQ

Is Design Blog free to use?

Yes, Design Blog is 100% free to download. TemplateMo states that anyone is allowed to download, edit, and use this HTML CSS layout for commercial or non-commercial websites.

Can I customize the colors?

Yes. The template uses a black and white color scheme defined in its CSS. You can edit the CSS file to change colors, fonts, and spacing to fit your own design.

Does Design Blog work with WordPress or other blog platforms?

The template is described as adaptable to any blog content management system. Because it is standard HTML and CSS, you can convert it into a theme for WordPress or other platforms that accept custom HTML templates.

What is the difference between Design Blog and other TemplateMo templates?

Design Blog uses a two-column layout with a black-and-white palette and is specifically oriented toward blogging. TemplateMo also offers other layouts such as Tripod (three-column blog) and Redox (multi-page dark brown design) for comparison.