Zine Blue is a free HTML/CSS website template from TemplateMo with a simple three-column layout designed for magazine and blog websites. Published on 18 May 2010, it has been viewed over 50,000 times and downloaded more than 10,700 times on the TemplateMo platform.
What is Zine Blue Template?
Zine Blue is a static website template built with plain HTML and CSS that provides a three-column page structure for content-heavy sites. It takes an ordinary collection of articles or posts and arranges them into a magazine-style grid with a primary content area and side columns. The template outputs a ready-to-host set of web pages that you can customize by editing the HTML markup and the CSS stylesheet. TemplateMo distributes it as a ZIP file, and the template page includes a live preview and a full-size screenshot.
Key Features
- Free commercial license — The template is 100% free to download, edit, and use for both commercial and non-commercial websites, with no stated restrictions.
- Three-column grid — A simple layout that splits the page into three columns, suitable for article text, sidebar widgets, and navigation.
- Blue color scheme — The 'Zine Blue' name indicates a blue palette, giving the design an editorial magazine look.
- Static HTML and CSS — Built from plain HTML and CSS files, so it works on any web server without PHP, a database, or a content management system.
- Downloadable ZIP package — The complete template is packaged as a ZIP file from the TemplateMo download button.
- Live preview and screenshot — The template page provides a live demo link and a full-size screenshot so you can inspect the layout before downloading.
- Proven download history — With over 10,700 downloads and 50,000 page views, the template has a measurable track record on TemplateMo.
Who is it for?
- Bloggers — Set up a simple three-column blog homepage without writing a layout from scratch.
- Magazine editors — Publish articles in a structured editorial format with side columns for related content.
- Students learning web development — Study a complete, working HTML/CSS layout to understand how static pages are organized.
- Small website owners — Launch a no-cost content site quickly by editing the template's text and styles.
What can you do with Zine Blue Template?
- Launch a personal blog: Replace the sample content with your posts and customize the three columns for recent articles, about text, and links.
- Create a magazine-style news page: Use the multi-column structure to present headlines, excerpts, and sidebar information at a glance.
- Learn HTML and CSS editing: Open the files in a text editor, change colors, fonts, and column widths, and see the results in a browser.
- Design a small business content site: Modify the template to fit a company blog or news section using free, editable code.
Pricing
Zine Blue Template is free to download and use. The TemplateMo page states it is 100% free for any commercial or non-commercial project, and no paid or premium version is mentioned.
Alternatives
If you want a similar layout in a different color, TemplateMo also offers Zine Green, another three-column template from the same series. Other free HTML template providers include Tooplate, which offers its own collection of free website layouts.
FAQ
Is Zine Blue Template free?
Yes. The TemplateMo page states that Zine Blue is 100% free to download and that you are allowed to edit and use it for your commercial or non-commercial sites.
What does Zine Blue Template do?
Zine Blue provides a simple three-column HTML/CSS layout for magazine or blog websites. You download the ZIP, edit the content, and host the static pages on any web server.
Can I use Zine Blue Template commercially?
Yes. The template page explicitly gives permission to use the layout for both commercial and non-commercial websites.
How do I download Zine Blue Template?
Use the Download button on the TemplateMo page for Zine Blue, which gives you a ZIP file containing the template. The page also includes a Live View link and a full-size screenshot.
