Hudson is a free one-page HTML5 & CSS3 portfolio website template for designers and creative professionals, distributed by ThemeWagon and created by Styleshout.
What is Hudson?
Hudson is a static one-page portfolio template built with HTML5 and CSS3, with no server-side dependencies or build step. It takes your personal branding content—hero image, portfolio work samples, testimonials, and CV file—and renders a fully responsive single-page site. The template is distributed for free on ThemeWagon with lifetime updates and a license that permits commercial use. It is created by Styleshout, a known provider of free website templates.
Key Features
- HTML5 & CSS3 — The template is hand-coded with standard HTML5 and CSS3, with no framework dependency such as Bootstrap, so it loads without extra tooling.
- One-page layout — All content—hero, portfolio gallery, testimonials, and footer—fits on a single scrolling page with a sticky top navigation bar.
- Hero section with header and image — Includes a hero header, hero image, and call-to-action buttons for immediate visitor engagement.
- Portfolio gallery — A dedicated gallery section to showcase projects and work samples with on-hover effects.
- CV download option — Lets visitors download your resume directly from the page.
- Testimonial section — A built-in section for displaying client or colleague feedback.
- SEO-friendly and page-speed optimized — The clean markup and minimal assets aim for fast loading and better search rankings, which also reduces bounce rates.
- Cross-browser compatible — Verified to run on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera, plus mobile browsers on Android, iPhone, and iPad.
- Back-to-top button — A one-click control returns users from the footer to the top of the page.
- Well-documented codebase — Clean, commented code that allows you to match your own branding style by editing text and CSS.
Who is it for?
- Designers and creative professionals — Showcase a portfolio of work samples with the gallery and hero sections, and let potential clients download a CV.
- Personal bloggers — Use the one-page responsive layout as a simple personal blog or link-in-bio hub.
- Freelancers — Present services and past projects with call-to-action buttons, capture testimonials, and provide a contact-ready footer.
What can you do with Hudson?
- Job seekers — Build a single-page resume site that includes work samples, a testimonial section, and a direct CV download link.
- Students or recent graduates — Put together a clean project showcase for internship applications without needing to write code from scratch.
- Agencies — Create a lightweight client-facing microsite to present a case study or team portfolio quickly.
Pricing
The template is free to download from ThemeWagon, can be used in commercial projects, and includes lifetime free updates. No premium tier is listed on the page.
FAQ
Is Hudson really free?
Yes, the template is listed as a free download on ThemeWagon. The license explicitly permits open-source and commercial use, and you get lifetime free updates once you download it.
Does Hudson require a framework or build step?
No. Hudson is built with plain HTML5 and CSS3 plus JavaScript source files; there is no Bootstrap, no package manager, and no build step. You can open the files directly in a browser.
What sections are included?
The one-page layout includes a hero section with header and image, a portfolio gallery, a testimonial section, a CV download option, call-to-action buttons, a detailed footer, and a sticky top navigation bar with a back-to-top button.
Which browsers and devices are supported?
Hudson is cross-browser compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, and Safari, and works with mobile devices including Android and iPhone/iPad, responsive to any screen size.
Can I use Hudson in a commercial project?
Yes, the license allows commercial use. There are no listed restrictions on selling or using the template for client work.
