Soft Link is a free static HTML/CSS template from TemplateMo that builds a small multi-page website with a gray-and-white monochrome design and a Piecemaker 3D slider on the homepage. It was added to TemplateMo on 21 May 2012 under template ID 350 and has since recorded over 52,000 downloads, making it one of the site's established free layouts.
What is Soft Link?
Soft Link is a free HTML and CSS website template from TemplateMo that creates a compact multi-page site using plain static files. The template takes standard web content—text, images, and blog posts—and outputs a homepage with a Piecemaker 3D slider and interior pages arranged in a 2-column layout. Because it is built with only HTML and CSS, it runs on any web host without requiring a database, PHP, or additional frameworks. TemplateMo distributes it under a free license that allows editing and use for both commercial and non-commercial projects.
Key Features
- Piecemaker 3D slider — The homepage integrates the Piecemaker 3D slider, a jQuery plugin that presents images with 3D rotation transitions.
- Gray-and-white color scheme — The design consistently uses dark gray and white tones, matching the template's tags "darkgray" and "white".
- 2-column interior layout — Pages beyond the homepage use a 2-column structure, providing a content area and a sidebar for secondary information.
- Full blog post layout — A complete blog post page is included with multi-level comments, enabling threaded discussions with nested replies.
- Free for commercial and non-commercial use — TemplateMo states the template is 100% free to download, edit, and use on any type of website.
- Static HTML/CSS stack — The download consists of plain HTML and CSS files; no build tools, frameworks, or a content management system are needed.
Who is it for?
- Freelance web developers — Use Soft Link to build clean, monochrome static sites for clients, including a slider-only homepage and 2-column inner pages.
- Small business owners — Set up a simple online presence with pages for services, about, and contact, plus a blog post page with comment functionality.
- Students learning front-end development — Study a complete multi-page HTML/CSS template, including a jQuery slider integration and a threaded comment markup example.
What can you do with Soft Link?
- Publish a personal or corporate blog — Use the included blog post layout with multi-level comments to present articles and allow readers to reply in threads.
- Showcase portfolio images — Put the Piecemaker 3D slider on the homepage to display product shots, project screenshots, or photography in a rotating gallery.
- Build a brochure-style business site — Organize services, about, and contact information into 2-column pages with a consistent gray-and-white visual identity.
Pricing
Soft Link is free to download and use. TemplateMo charges nothing for the template, and the license permits editing and deployment on both commercial and non-commercial websites without any royalty.
FAQ
Is Soft Link free?
Yes, Soft Link is 100% free to download. TemplateMo allows you to download, edit, and use the template for commercial or non-commercial sites without paying any fees.
Can I use Soft Link on a commercial website?
Yes. TemplateMo explicitly grants permission to use Soft Link for commercial or non-commercial sites, so you can deploy it on a client project or a business website.
What features does the homepage include?
The homepage integrates the Piecemaker 3D slider, which displays image slides with 3D rotation effects. The overall design uses a gray-and-white palette, and inner pages follow a 2-column layout.
Does Soft Link require PHP or a database?
No. Soft Link is a static HTML/CSS template, so it does not need server-side processing or a database. It works on any standard web server or static hosting service.
When was Soft Link added to TemplateMo?
Soft Link was added on 21 May 2012. The template listing shows over 52,000 downloads and roughly 192,000 views since that date.
