Paper Blog

Paper Blog is a free, standards-compliant XHTML/CSS blog layout from TemplateMo that provides a two-column page structure decorated with green leaf artwork, designed for personal or commercial publishing sites.

What is Paper Blog?

Paper Blog is a free website template released by TemplateMo in January 2010, built as a standards-compliant XHTML/CSS layout with a two-column structure and green leaves artwork. It outputs a static HTML/CSS site that can be edited and repurposed for any website, and it is offered with no license fee for both commercial and non-commercial use. The template is hand-coded and does not depend on any content management system, database, or server-side processing.

Key Features

• Standards-compliant markup — Built with XHTML/CSS, the layout is designed to follow web standards.
• Two-column structure — The layout includes a main content column and a sidebar for secondary content.
• Green leaf artwork — The design uses decorative green leaf graphics in the header and throughout the layout.
• 100% free download — Anyone can download, edit, and use the template for commercial or non-commercial sites without charge.
• Live preview and screenshot — TemplateMo provides a live demo and a full-size screenshot to review the design before downloading.
• Community-vetted — Since its January 2010 release, the template has been viewed 87,890 times and downloaded 21,073 times.

Who is it for?

• Bloggers — Use the two-column layout to publish articles with a sidebar for widgets, archives, or links.
• Small business owners — Set up a simple informational website with a blog section and contact page.
• Students learning HTML/CSS — Study the XHTML/CSS source to understand how a two-column page is constructed.

What can you do with Paper Blog?

• Personal bloggers: Publish a personal blog with a leaf-themed header and two-column reading layout, entirely under your control.
• Portfolio sites: Repurpose the layout to showcase projects in the main column and add profile or link widgets in the sidebar.
• Classroom projects: Use the standards-compliant code base as a starting point for learning hand-coded web design.

How does Paper Blog work?

Download the ZIP file from TemplateMo, extract the HTML and CSS files, then edit the markup in a text editor to replace placeholder content with your own text and images. Upload the edited files to any web host; no server-side processing or database is required because the template is pure XHTML/CSS.

Pricing

Paper Blog is free to download and use. TemplateMo does not charge a license fee, and the template is explicitly allowed for commercial or non-commercial use.

FAQ

Is Paper Blog free?

Yes, Paper Blog is 100% free to download. TemplateMo states that you are allowed to download, edit, and use the layout for commercial or non-commercial sites without any payment.

Does Paper Blog use a content management system?

No. Paper Blog is a static XHTML/CSS template, not a CMS theme. You edit the HTML and CSS files directly and upload them to a web server, so there is no database or admin panel.

Can I use Paper Blog for a commercial website?

Yes, the template listing explicitly states that it is free for commercial or non-commercial sites. TemplateMo only asks that you share the template link with friends.

What do I need to edit Paper Blog?

You need a text editor (like Notepad or VS Code) and basic knowledge of HTML and CSS. The package includes the XHTML markup and CSS styles that you can modify to change colors, layout, and content.

What happens if I need a contact form?

TemplateMo does not include a contact form script in Paper Blog. The site links to a third-party Simple Contact Form PHP script when you need that functionality.