CSS Templates
Pre-built CSS templates speed up the start of any project. Most are HTML + CSS only — no JavaScript, no build step.
Categories worth bookmarking
| Template kind | Good for |
|---|---|
| Landing page | Marketing, product launches, single-purpose campaigns. |
| Portfolio | Designer / developer profile sites. |
| Blog | Long-form content, editorial reading. |
| Dashboard | Internal tools, admin panels. |
| Transactional and marketing email — table-based for legacy clients. |
Anatomy of a reusable template
- Mobile-first base styles.
- One Google Font or system-ui stack.
- A small set of utility classes (
.container,.row,.btn). - CSS variables for brand colour, radius, spacing.
- One or two media queries.
Where to find them
| Source | Notes |
|---|---|
| HTML5UP, Cruip, Tailblocks | Free or low-cost ready-made templates. |
GitHub topics: html-template, portfolio-template | Open-source templates you can clone. |
| CodePen "Pens of the Day" | Small components and effects you can crib from. |
Tip: Templates are a starting point, not a finished site. Strip what you don't need before launch — most templates ship with 5× the CSS you actually use.
Example
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
body { font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; }
.box { background: #04AA6D; color: #fff; padding: 20px; border-radius: 6px; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h1>CSS Templates</h1>
<div class="box">Edit the CSS on the left, then click Run »</div>
</body>
</html>
Try it Yourself »
Exercise
Before shipping, what should you do with template CSS?
Answer (one word):
You take out the parts you do not use.
Discussion
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