Open Source Web Design is a place to download free Web designs and share yours with others. That is how OSWD.org describes themselves from the start. Do they live up to the hype? I have to say from personal experience, yes they do. This is one of the best resources on the Web to find free layouts for your Web site.

Coming from the world of Web hosting, I am always seeing folks wanting the easy way out when it comes to getting a Web site up and running. Most folks would be more than happy to give anybody credit for the work - they just want to get something uploaded so they can have as much fun as the rest of us.

The Open Source Web Design Web site gives them that resource. There are hundreds of layouts here to choose from, all of which are free.

The only thing that you might keep in mind is that even though these designs are free, you should still give credit back to the original designers. Some people might spoil a resource like this by stealing designs and trying to turn around and make money with them. That is the wrong way to go about things.

Use it for your own personal need, leave a link back to the creator and enjoy your freebie for the day.

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