HTML Boilerplate Generator

Generate a standard HTML5 starter template

Quickly generate a professional HTML5 boilerplate with customizable title, meta tags, and popular frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind, and FontAwesome.

What is HTML Boilerplate Generator?

Starting a new web project always begins with the same task: writing a Doctype, setting up the <head>, adding responsive meta tags, and linking your stylesheets and scripts. HTML Boilerplate Generator automates this process, giving you a clean, valid, and professional starter template in seconds.

Whether you're building a simple landing page or starting a complex web app, this tool ensures you don't forget essential elements like the viewport meta tag or proper character encoding.

Core Elements of an HTML5 Boilerplate

Every boilerplate generated here includes the fundamental building blocks of a modern web page:

1. `<!DOCTYPE html>`

This declaration tells the browser that the document is an HTML5 document. Without it, some browsers might enter "quirks mode" and render your page incorrectly.

2. `<html lang="en">`

The root element. The lang attribute is crucial for accessibility (screen readers) and search engines to identify the primary language of the content.

3. `<head>` Section

This contains metadata about the document, which isn't displayed on the page but is vital for the browser and search engines:

Charset: <meta charset="UTF-8"> ensures characters like emojis or non-English letters display correctly.
Viewport: <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"> is what makes your site "responsive" on mobile phones.
SEO Tags: Title, description, and author metadata.

4. `<body>` Section

This is where your actual content lives. Our boilerplate includes space for your main layout and scripts.

Frameworks & Resources Included

Bootstrap 5: The world's most popular front-end open-source toolkit.
Tailwind CSS: A utility-first CSS framework for rapid UI development.
FontAwesome 6: The web's most popular icon set and toolkit.
Google Fonts: High-quality typography to make your site look professional.

How to Use

Basic Info: Enter your page title and language.
SEO Setup: Add a meta description and author name if needed.
Select Frameworks: Check the boxes for any CSS or JS libraries you want to include.
Copy & Paste: Click Copy Code and paste the result into your index.html file.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can I use both Bootstrap and Tailwind?

Technically yes, but it is not recommended. Both frameworks are quite large and have overlapping styles, which can lead to conflicts and slow down your page. Choose the one that best fits your workflow.

2. Where should I add my own CSS?

Our boilerplate includes a <link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css"> tag. Create a file named style.css in the same folder as your index.html to start styling.

3. Do I need to host the FontAwesome or Bootstrap files?

No! This generator uses CDNs (Content Delivery Networks). This means the files are loaded from fast, distributed servers, so you don't need to download or host them yourself.

4. Why is my site not responsive on mobile?

Make sure you didn't accidentally delete the <meta name="viewport" ...> tag. That tag is the single most important line of code for mobile compatibility.

5. Is this boilerplate SEO-friendly?

Yes! It provides the base structure (Title, Meta Description, Author) that search engines look for. However, remember that SEO also depends on your actual content and heading structure (h1, h2, etc.).

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