Liquid is a free HTML CSS website template from Templatemo that provides a 5-page site with a Piecemaker 3D slider on the homepage and a jQuery slider with pirobox lightbox on the portfolio page.
What is Liquid?
Liquid is a static HTML and CSS template published by Templatemo in April 2011. It ships as a downloadable ZIP file containing 5 different pages styled in a two-column layout with dark gray accents. The template relies on client-side jQuery plugins for its interactive elements: a Piecemaker 3D slider on the homepage and a jQuery-powered slider plus pirobox inner popup on the portfolio page. No server-side framework or database is required, so the finished site can be hosted on any static web server.
Key Features
- Piecemaker 3D slider on homepage — The homepage includes a Piecemaker 3D slider for presenting featured images or banners.
- jQuery slider and pirobox popup on portfolio — The portfolio page combines a jQuery slider with pirobox inner popup, letting visitors browse multiple project images and view enlarged previews in a lightbox.
- Five distinct pages — The template comes with 5 different HTML pages, giving a complete multi-page site structure instead of a single scrolling layout.
- Two-column dark gray design — Tagged as "2-column" and "darkgray" on Templatemo, the layout uses a classic two-column structure with a dark gray color palette.
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use — The download page states the template is 100% free to use, edit, and deploy for personal, client, or business websites.
- Static HTML/CSS construction — Files are plain HTML with CSS styling; interactive behavior depends only on included jQuery plugins, so no CMS or build step is needed.
Who is it for?
- Freelance designers — Use the ready-made portfolio page with its slider and lightbox as a starting point for a client's project gallery, then restyle it with their own CSS.
- Small business owners — Stand up a basic 5-page company site quickly by swapping in their own text, photos, and contact details without writing code from scratch.
- Front-end beginners — Download the ZIP to study how the Piecemaker and pirobox jQuery plugins are wired into static HTML, and to practice editing markup and stylesheets.
What can you do with Liquid?
- Showcase a creative portfolio: Replace the placeholder images on the portfolio page with your own work, then use the pirobox lightbox to let visitors preview larger versions.
- Build a small business brochure site: Use the 5-page structure to present services, about information, and contact details, and customize the dark gray color palette to match a brand.
- Learn how jQuery sliders and lightboxes are integrated: Because the template provides editable HTML and CSS files, you can inspect how the slider and popup scripts are wired in and modify the design for your own projects.
FAQ
Is Liquid free?
Yes. The Templatemo page states that Liquid is 100% free to download, edit, and use for any commercial or non-commercial website. No payment is required.
Can I use Liquid for commercial projects?
Yes, commercial use is explicitly allowed. You can build a website for a client or business with the template and charge for your work, as long as you follow the free-use terms stated on the download page.
What pages are included in Liquid?
The template includes 5 different HTML pages. The homepage features the Piecemaker 3D slider, and the portfolio page includes a jQuery slider with pirobox inner popup. The remaining three pages are standard interior pages that are part of the multi-page layout but not individually named on the template page.
Does Liquid need a CMS or database?
No. Liquid is built from static HTML and CSS files. All interactive behavior runs in the browser through jQuery plugins, so you can host the downloaded site on any web server without installing a content management system or database.
