Thomson is a free, open-source multipage portfolio website template built on Bootstrap v4.1.1, created by Themefisher and distributed on ThemeWagon for professional portfolio websites.
What is Thomson?
Thomson is a free responsive multipage HTML5 and CSS3 template for building professional portfolio websites. It takes demo content — hero headers, portfolio galleries, blog posts, testimonials, and contact forms — and outputs a fully styled, SEO-friendly static website with 10+ HTML pages. The template runs on Bootstrap v4.1.1 and includes a Gulp-based workflow with Sass source files. It is developed by Themefisher and listed on ThemeWagon under the Landing & Website category.
Key Features
- Bootstrap v4.1.1 framework — Built on Bootstrap v4.1.1 with HTML5 and CSS3, providing a responsive grid system and cross-browser consistency across Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Android, and iOS.
- Multipage design with 10+ HTML pages — Includes hero header, top navigation with dropdown menu, burger menu for mobile, portfolio and blog layouts, tabbed contents, testimonial carousel, right sidebar, pagination, progress bars, and social media icons.
- Sass-supported codebase with Gulp workflow — SCSS source files and a Gulp-based build process simplify customization and compilation for developers.
- Plugin integrations — Ships with Owl Carousel for sliders, FontAwesome for icons, Google Fonts for typography, and Google Maps for location embeds.
- SEO-friendly and page-speed optimized — Marked as SEO-friendly and optimized for page speed, which reduces load times and bounce rates.
- Fully responsive mobile-first layout — The design is fully responsive and works on all screen sizes, including iPad, iPhone, and Android devices.
- Free with lifetime updates — Open-source license permits commercial use (attribution required) and includes lifetime free updates; version 1.0.0 has 763 downloads so far.
Who is it for?
- Freelance designers — Present a professional portfolio with project galleries, on-hover effects, and blog pages.
- Creative agencies — Use the testimonial carousel, call-to-action buttons, and multiple portfolio layouts to showcase agency work.
- Developers — Customize the clean codebase with Sass and Gulp, or reuse components for client projects.
- Small businesses — Add a contact form and Google Map to make it a functional business site.
What can you do with Thomson?
- Build a portfolio site: Showcase visual work with multiple portfolio layouts, pagination, and on-hover effects.
- Publish a blog: Use the included blog pages with right sidebar and pagination.
- Generate leads: Embed the contact form and call-to-action buttons to collect client inquiries.
- Create a business brochure: Combine hero header, about, services, testimonial carousel, and Google Map for a complete business presence.
How does Thomson work?
To get the template, enter your email address on the ThemeWagon download page and a download link is sent to your inbox. The package contains HTML & CSS files, demo images, JavaScript source files, and libraries like Bootstrap and Owl Carousel. You can edit the HTML directly or use the Gulp workflow with Sass for a more structured build.
Pricing
Thomson is free to download and open source. The free license requires attribution (credit to the author) and does not include support. ThemeWagon also offers premium templates such as Posh, which includes 24/7 support, no attribution, and Figma files.
Alternatives
- Posh — a premium Bootstrap 5 creative portfolio template from the same author, offering Figma files and support.
FAQ
Is Thomson free?
Yes, Thomson is free to download and open source. The free license allows commercial use but requires attribution to the author, and no support is included.
Can I use Thomson for commercial projects?
Yes, the open-source license permits use in commercial projects. However, unlike premium templates, free templates require credit to the author.
What files are included in the download?
The download includes 10+ HTML pages, HTML & CSS files, all demo images, JavaScript source files, and libraries and plugins such as Bootstrap, Owl Carousel, FontAwesome, Google Fonts, and Google Maps.
Does Thomson include support?
No, the free version does not include support. Support is only available with premium templates like Posh, which also includes Figma files and no attribution requirement.
