Story Template is a free Bootstrap 4 alpha 2 HTML/CSS website template from Templatemo built for portfolio and gallery sites, featuring four content pages with four different fading background images and a gallery page that uses a flex image slider.
What is the Story Template?
The Story Template is a free, downloadable HTML CSS website template published by Templatemo on 5 February 2016. It is built on Bootstrap v4.0 alpha 2 and provides a fluid, mobile-ready layout. The template takes static content (text, images, and background images) and outputs a multi-page responsive website. It is distributed as a ZIP file and can be used for personal or commercial projects without charge. Since its release, it has received 114,459 views and 13,119 downloads on Templatemo.
Key Features
- Four content pages — Each page has its own background image, and the backgrounds fade in and out when navigating between pages.
- Flex image slider gallery — The gallery page uses a flexible image slider to display portfolio images, an early implementation of a responsive image carousel.
- Bootstrap v4.0 alpha 2 framework — Built on an early alpha release of Bootstrap 4, which introduced the new grid system and flexbox utilities (though still in development at the time).
- Mobile-ready fluid layout — The CSS layout adapts to different screen sizes without fixed widths, making it suitable for phones, tablets, and desktops.
- Responsive design — Tagged as responsive, the template is designed to render well on a wide range of devices.
- Free commercial use — The template can be downloaded, edited, and used for both commercial and non-commercial websites at no cost, according to Templatemo's terms.
- Simple structure — The theme is minimal and lightweight, with only four pages, making it easy to customize.
Who is it for?
- Portfolio owners — Freelancers, photographers, and designers can use the gallery page to showcase projects and images in a visually appealing slider.
- Small business owners — The four content pages provide enough structure for a simple business site with sections for services, about, and contact.
- Developers learning Bootstrap — Because it is a free, minimal theme, beginners can study how Bootstrap 4 alpha components are assembled and modify the source code.
What can you do with the Story Template?
- Photographers: Build an online portfolio with a fading-background homepage and a slider-driven gallery page to display photo sets.
- Creative agencies: Create a four-page brochure site with distinct background imagery for each section.
- Students and hobbyists: Practice customizing a Bootstrap 4 project by editing the HTML and CSS directly, then upload the finished site to any static web host.
Pricing
The Story Template is 100% free to download. There is no fee for personal or commercial use, and the download comes as a ZIP archive. Templatemo does not require attribution, though they ask you to share the template with friends.
Alternatives
- Lumino Template — Another free Templatemo Bootstrap 4 theme that offers one, two, and three column layouts plus tables.
- Strip Template — A Bootstrap 4 theme from Templatemo that uses a fluid container and four color strips with curved text boxes.
FAQ
Is the Story Template free?
Yes, the Story Template is 100% free to download and use for both personal and commercial projects. No payment or license key is required.
What Bootstrap version does the Story Template use?
It uses Bootstrap v4.0 alpha 2, an early alpha release of the Bootstrap 4 framework that introduced flexbox-based grid utilities.
Does the Story Template have a gallery page?
Yes, it includes a gallery page that uses a flex image slider to display images. This is one of the four content pages in the template.
Can I edit the template?
Yes, you are allowed to download, edit, and use the template for any site. The HTML and CSS files are open and modifiable to suit your content.
When was the Story Template published?
It was added to Templatemo on 5 February 2016. Since then, it has accumulated over 114,000 views and more than 13,000 downloads.
