Green Jelly is a free HTML CSS website template from TemplateMo that uses the jQuery Nivo Slider for its homepage and includes a blog page with multi-level comments.
What is Green Jelly?
Green Jelly is a static, multi-page website template coded in plain HTML and CSS, published by TemplateMo on 12 March 2012. It runs in any web browser without server-side dependencies; the homepage slideshow is powered by the jQuery Nivo Slider plugin, and the design uses green and dark gray colors. The template delivers a complete site structure and is distributed as a downloadable ZIP file that you can edit locally.
Key Features
- jQuery Nivo Slider — The homepage integrates the Nivo Slider jQuery plugin, providing a responsive image slideshow for featured content.
- 2-column and 4-column layouts — The content area combines two-column and four-column sections, giving flexible arrangement for text, images, and links.
- Blog page with multi-level comments — A dedicated blog page supports threaded (multi-level) comments, so visitors can reply to each other.
- Green and dark gray color scheme — The template uses green as the primary accent and dark gray as a secondary color, which is reflected in its tag list.
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use — TemplateMo states the template is 100% free to download and allows editing and use on any site.
- Lightweight static architecture — No CMS or backend is required; only HTML, CSS, and the jQuery plugin are needed to run the template.
Who is it for?
- Freelance web designers — can use Green Jelly as a foundation to build portfolio or business sites for clients, replacing the placeholder content with project images and text.
- Small business owners — can quickly assemble a company website with a homepage slideshow, service columns, and a blog for company news.
- Hobbyist bloggers — can start a personal blog using the included blog page with comment threads, without setting up a full content management system.
Use cases
- Company homepages: Use the 2-column and 4-column structures to present services, team bios, and recent work on a single page.
- Image portfolios: Place a series of images in the Nivo Slider to create a rotating gallery, while the lower columns hold descriptive text.
- News and updates: Use the blog page to post articles, and rely on the multi-level comment system to let readers discuss posts.
Pricing
Green Jelly is completely free. TemplateMo states it is 100% free to download for anyone, and explicitly permits commercial and non-commercial use.
FAQ
Is Green Jelly free?
Yes, the template is 100% free to download. TemplateMo allows you to use it on commercial or non-commercial sites without paying any license fee.
Does Green Jelly work without a content management system?
Yes. It is a static HTML CSS template, so you only need to edit the files and upload them to any web server. No database or PHP backend is required for the template itself.
What is the jQuery Nivo Slider?
Nivo Slider is the jQuery plugin used on the Green Jelly homepage to display image slideshows. It runs in the browser and requires jQuery to be loaded, which is included in the template package.
Can I change the colors from green to another color?
Yes, the color scheme is defined in the CSS file. You can modify the green and dark gray values there to match your brand.
Where can I get support?
TemplateMo provides the template as a free download, and a contact page is available on their site. The download also includes a live preview and full-size screenshot for reference.
