How to use the Animation Effects on websites

Add the Animation Effects to your website, which is a powerful way to draw visitors' attention to essential aspects of your web design. Animation can improve the emotional experience by bringing delight to your web design.

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Animation On Scroll

The Animation On Scroll is the basic effect of loading and scrolling web pages. You can add it by selecting an Element and then going to the Property Panel. Click on the On Scroll link and check the Animation checkbox. Select a Preset and customize the On Scroll Effect if needed.

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Fade Animation Effect

The Fade effect is a stylistic transition in which an element, like an image, text, or background, gradually disappears and appears back on the web page. You can set the Fade Effect by selecting an Element and choosing the Animation on Scroll in the Property Panel.

Slide Animation Effect

Add the Effect if you want your element to move gradually from one point to another in a particular direction on page loading or scrolling. Specify the Slide Effect by adding, choosing an Element, and then clicking the Slide Preset in the Animation On Scroll section of the Property Panel.

Flash Animation Effect

Flash Animation, also associated with blinking, is also popular to attract visitor's attention. It appears like series of fade-in and fade-out transitions with the accent on the opaque state of the animated object or text.

Rotate Animation Effect

The Rotate Effect defines a transformation that rotates an element around a fixed point on the page without the deformation. This Effect is also available as a preset, which you can find in the Animation On Scroll section of the Property Panel.

Animation Presets

You can use the Animation On Scroll presets. And there are two types of them: Customizable Animation Presets, which properties you can fully edit, the Predesigned Animation Presets, which you can only choose from the Library and have minimal fine-tuning.

Hinge Animation Effect

With the Hinge Effect, an Element turns over or causes to turn over with a sudden quick movement stopping at the point of an imaginable hinge. This natural transition can add surprise to the interaction in your web design.

Flip Animation Effect

Apply the Flip effect to implement the semi-rotation of an Element, whereby you can see both the front and back sides of the current Element. You can choose the flip pole either by the X-Axis or Y-Axis. You can select an Element and then the Flip Preset for the Animation On Scroll in the Property Panel.

Zoom Animation Effect

The Zoom Effect is the transition of gradual appearance while changing the size of an Element. It allows to close up an Element on web page loading or scrolling.

Box Animation Effect

The Box, or Jack In The Box, Creates a transition effect imitating a popular joke toy movement. It starts with the central fading in and continues with shaking from one side to another.

Bounce Animation Effect

Use the Bounce Animation effect to make the Element move down, up, and quickly down again on page scrolling. You can enable the On-Scroll Bounce Animation by clicking on the corresponding Preset in the Animation On Scroll section of the Property Panel.

Loop Animation

Today, many websites have animated elements used to attract attention by increasing visits, improving branding, and adding websites' uniqueness. Nicepage empowers web designers, pros and novices, to build animation-rich blocks without coding. You can enable the Loop Animation property in the Property Panel to add animation and interaction to your website, bringing JavaScript and CSS's power into the visual Website Editor.

Animation Customization

Assume that standard animation effects are too little for your website idea, and you need to mix several animation effects to achieve the desired result. You can fully control the properties available for the Customizable Animation Presets. And only choose the Predesigned Animation Presets from the Library with minimal fine-tuning. You can go to the Property Panel and customize all properties of the Fade, Move, Zoom, Roll, Rotate, and Spiral Effects.

Animation On Hover

The Hover Effect for an Element is its appearance change when you hover over it. The Hover Animation automatically draws visitors' attention to the Content and improves the engagement and interaction on a website. In the Property Panel, you can change the hover for Color, Border, Radius, Shadow, etc., and set the Duration.

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Border On Hover

The Element Border is also important to improve Elements' interaction and draw visitors' attention. You can change the Hover Border for such Elements as Icon, Image, Shape, Group, Grid, etc. In the Property Panel's Hover section, check the Hover checkbox. Modify the Border to be shown while hovering an Element.

Shadow On Hover

You can modify the Shadow property on Hover for Texts and other Elements. To set the Shadow on Hover, add or select an Element. Next, click on the Property Panel's Hover link, check the Hover checkbox, modify the Shadow to be applied on Hover. You can start with one of the Shadow Presets and customize it if needed.

Rotate On Hover

The Rotation on Hover is the next important and complex effect. To rotate an Element on Hover, add or select an Element and go to the Property Panel. Go to and click the Hover link in the Animation On section, and then check the Hover checkbox. Use the Slider to set the Rotation Angle or enter the value into the input field. The supported values for the Rotation Angle are from 0 to 359.

Radius On Hover

For Images and Shapes, Groups, and Grid Cells, you can change the Radius on Hover. Elements become attractive with this property, prompting action (Buy Now, Read more buttons, etc.) and making your design unique. On the Property Panel's Hover section, enable the Hover Mode. Drag the Radius slider to set its value On Hover.

Hover Duration

You can manage hover animation by setting its Duration. Set Duration for Animation on Hover add or select an Element and go to the Property Panel. Select the Animation On section's Hover link and choose the Hover checkbox. The supported values for the Slider are from 10 to 200, and you can enter a bigger number into this field if needed.

Scale On Hover

Scaling can look like the most natural reaction on your cursor. Therefore, it can be very popular. You can easily add the Scale On Hover to your website. For that, add or select an Element and then go to the Property Panel. Click the Hover link of the Animation On section and check the Hover checkbox. Scroll down to the Scale, Rotate and Move properties. The actual size is equal to 100.

Transparency On Hover

You can modify the Element Transparency on Hover to add interaction and attractiveness to website design. In the Property Panel, click the Hover link and check the Hover checkbox. Set the Transparency to be applied on Hover. Click somewhere in the Block to unselect the Element. Hover the Element to test the Transparency Change.

Move On Hover

The Hover Animation Effects used on modern websites have become more sophisticated. One of the effect examples is the Element Move on Hover. You can add the move of an Element on Hover. Add or select an Element and go to the Property Panel. Click on the Hover link and then check the Hover checkbox. Set the values for the Move X, Y property.

Color On Hover

Setting the Element Color On Hover helps focus the visitors' attention on an Element and gives an impression and concept of the desired idea about its meaning. You can change the Element's Color on Hover. For that, select an Element, and in the Property Panel, go to the Animation On section, click the Hover link, and then the Hover checkbox. Modify the Color to be applied on hover.

Background Color To Gradient On Hover

Adding the Hover Animation to a Shape with a background, you may want to change the solid fill to something attractive, like a Gradient. For that, select a Shape, and go to the Property Panel Hover Link. Click on the Animation On - Hover link and check the Hover checkbox. Seleсt the Gradient Type for the Backgroud and set the Gradient.

Background Image To Image On Hover

You can also change the Fill to Images and even change one Background Image to another while hovering, which can entertain your visitors a lot. Select a Shape and add an image for the background. Go to the Animation On section of the Property Panel and click on Hover. Enable the Hover effect and select the Image as the Backgroud Type. Choose the Hover Image. Test.

Image Background Hover Animation

You can add interaction to the Image Galleries and Image Backgrounds to attract and retain visitors' attention. There are several popular presets for the Image Background Hover Animation, including Zoom In and Out, Resize, and Slide, that you can apply to Image Backgrounds. Choose those on the Image Hover Panel while editing Properties to the right.

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Image Background Hover Zoom-Out

The Zoom Out is the pairing Zoom Effect that is also popular for Image Backgrounds or Image Galleries. While hovering over an image, you can have it as an alternative to make your web pages interesting. To enable the Zoom Out Effect, add or select a Group or an Image Gallery. Go to the Property Panel to set this property.

Image Background Hover Slide

The Slide Animation Effect makes interesting interaction while hovering over Gallery Images or Image Background of a Group. To enable The Slide Animation Effect, add or select a Group or Image Gallery. Go to the Property Panel, and select the Slide Preset in the Image Background Hover properties.

Image Background Hover Resize

The Background Resize makes it obvious while hovering over Group Image Background or Gallery Images. To use the Resize Effect, add or select an Image Gallery or a Group. Go to the Property Panel, click on the Image Hover link. Select the Resize Preset, and modify it if needed.

Image Background Hover Zoom-In

The Zoom In Effect is the most basic Animation Effect for Image Backgrounds or Image Galleries. It is the most expected reaction that might occur while hovering over an image. To enable the Zoom In Effect, add or select an Image Gallery or a Group and modify the Hover properties in the Property Panel.

Animation On Box Hover

The Element Animation on hovering a Box or a Grid Cell is also interesting. Such animation effects look elegant and natural. Choose an Element in a Box, click on the Property Panel's Hover section link, and select the Hover checkbox. Select a Preset and then modify the properties to achieve the designed effect.

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Element Shadow On Box Hover

For an Element in a Group or Grid Cell, you can change the Shadow property on Group Hover. Adding Shadow to an Element creates a pseudo-3D effect, which is very popular in web design. In the Hover On Group section of the Property Panel, select the Shadow Preset and optionally edit the Shadow if needed.

Element Shift On Box Hover

Shifting an Element on Hover is a natural effect since you create a reaction on a mouse hovering a Group imitating any commonly known moving things. In the Property Panel to the right, the Hover On Group Panel, you can choose the Shift Preset. Test it by unselecting and hovering a Group.

Element Scale on Box Hover

Scaling Elements or resizing proportionally on hover can be an interesting Animation Effect that can wow your visitors. You can choose Scale Preset and then modify the Hover On Group properties in the Property Panel by clicking the corresponding link. To test, click somewhere on the Block, then hover.

Element Shift-Up On Box Hover

You can also animate the vertical movement on Hover for a Grouped Element. Slight movements up are a very popular Hover reaction in modern web design. You can choose the Shift Up Preset in the Property Panel to the right, in the Hover On Group Panel. Unselect and hover a Group to test the Element Movement.

Element Color On Box Hover

For the grouped or Grid Cell Elements, you can change the Element Color on its hover and while hovering a Group or a Grid Cell. Select an Element in a Group. Select the Animation On section's Hover On Group and modify the Color properties in the Property Panel. Unselect the Element, then Hover the Group to test.

Animation Start Position

For Elements in Groups or Grid Cells, you can set the Start Position option to change the start for the Elements, like, Text, Image, Icon, Button, etc., the Move, Scale, Rotate, and Transparency properties On Hover. To modify the Start Position, go to the Property Panel to the right. Click on the Start Position link and edit the needed properties.

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Start Position From Point

While hovering over a Group, you can show an Element growing from the central imaginable Point. You can set the Start Position From the Point for an Element on Group Hover. Click on the Animation On section's Start Position link in the Property Panel. Please select one of the From Point Preset, and fine-tune its Properties if needed.

Start Position Turn Grow

Turning and growing while hovering over a Group is an interesting behavior, which has become more popular in site animations. You can specify the Turn and Grow for an Element while having a Group in which it is placed. You can pick the Turn and Grow Effect for the Start Position on the Start Position section of the Property Panel.

Start Position Fade Grow

Hovering over a Group, an Element can grow with the additional effects. You can use the Fade and Grow Preset to show an Element growing with fading simultaneously. You can choose the Fade and Grow Start Position Preset in the Animation On Start Position section of the Property Panel.

Start Position From Bottom

While hovering a Group, you may want to change the Start Position for the Animation. For example, you can animate an Element in Group or Grid Cell from the bottom, which is very popular. To change the Element's Start Position on Group Hover, click on the Start Position link and the From Bottom preset or set properties manually.

Hover Slider

The Hover Slider is an Element with a slide appearing when you hover the mouse on a Group for some time without clicking. It adds interaction to Groups and Grid Cells as you can show different sets of Elements for normal and mouse-hover states. To add the Hover Slide, select a Group. Modify the needed properties in the Hover Slide section of the Property Panel.

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Hover Slider Over Effect

The Hover Slider usually shows the different Elements on Hover. You can add the Slide Over Effect if you go to the Property Panel, and edit the Hover Slider properties for the selected Group. You add the Hover Slider Element from the Add Menu. You can also modify the Direction and Duration if needed.

Hover Slider Flip Effect

Flipping also makes an interesting impact on interaction on web pages. Using Flip Effect on the Hover may attract attention, and wow your visitors. To set the Flip Effect for the Hover Slider, go to the Property Panel's Hover Slider section, and select the Flip Preset.

Hover Slider Slide Effect

The Slide Effect for the Hover Slider shows the natural slide movement that adds live interaction to your design. Apply the Slide Effect for the Hover Slider Element in the Hover Slider properties. Test by selecting the Hover Slider in the Editor and hovering the Element.

Hover Slider Wobble Effect

You can attract the attention of your website visitor by the Wobble Effect used for the Hover Slider. To use the Effect go to the Property Panel's Hover Slider link, and select the Wobble Preset. Additionally, you can fine-tune Transparency, Duration, and Direction.

Hover Slider Zoom Effect

Zooming is also very natural, as we are living the ear of cameras everywhere, and you can use the Zoom Effect on the Hover Slider. Go to the Property Panel, and choose the Zoom Preset for the Hover Slider Element. Modify its properties if needed.

Hover Slider Fade Effect

Any Animation Library starts with Fade. The Hover Slider also has the Fade Preset, which you can add for the Transition from the default slide of the Hover to the Hover Slider. You can modify the Fade properties in the Property Panel, click on the Hover Slide link. You can also add the Hover Slider as an Element from the Add Menu.

Website Interactions and Animation Effects

On a website, animations can solve several specific problems. One of them is to fill the time the user has to wait for the page to load. Looking at a static page is not as interesting as looking at a beautiful animation. As a result, those users who might have left the site remain on it - and as a result, conversion rises. Animations help your apps to become user-friendly and build connections between the content and users.

Using web animations can help you improve the user experience, your mobile app design, make web pages more dynamic and easy to create from a Front-end Web Development viewpoint. Special attention should be paid to hover animations, that attract attention of visitors to various elements of web design. These are various types of effects (pop-up captions, tooltips, transitions, transformation, rotation, zoom, offset, etc., etc.) applied to website elements when the mouse cursor is placed over them.

Web design animations can also be used to greet and set the right mood - background videos, for example, are suitable for this. In addition, animations are great for storytelling - they can be used to quickly tell a story or show how a product works without a lot of pictures or text. There are many tools for creating web animations, but it's best to take ready-made versions and use them. Loading animations should be used when we have long loading times for the website, PDF document, map, video, or other content to open. The website user experience becomes more diverse with these effects, especially when these loading animations change the UI and UX design.

Another important purpose of animations - they make the website more user-friendly, mobile app design more creative, and optimizing the interaction with the web page. For example, a carousel with images is much more convenient than a long list of pictures with captions. In turn, animated side menus can allow you to get more information at once, for example about a product, without having to scroll. Certain types of website animations on a landing page allow you to capture the visitor's attention, get them interested, persuade them to stay on the page, and, as a result, take a conversion action. The animations that are correctly placed gently "promote" the user across the entire page, keeping him from getting bored.Animation of smoothly appearing elements as the page loads. Such dynamics on the page allow for a better presentation of important information. The most popular animation technique is the "counter" because the usual numerical values (such as the number of satisfied customers of a company) are unlikely to attract so much attention.

Skeleton screens are blank pages that are gradually filled with content, such as text and images, as they appear (when network latency allows). Shapes filled with gray or neutral color, usually called placeholders (placeholders), appear momentarily after a user interacts with a call to action or a link. The placeholders (called 'bones' of the skeleton) are then replaced by the actual content of the site, and the illusion is complete. That's what framework screens do - they create the illusion of instant transition. You can demonstrate models, panels, and other clickable, concealed components to give websites a new sense of interaction. The first emotion of the user makes a lot of sense, and the creation of a beautiful animation welcome can help you interest your users from the beginning. Creative web animation will look great on presentation sites. In this case, welcoming animations are a great opportunity to attract new visitors.

Another frequently used effect is called Parallax. This effect makes us see objects in volume, perceive depth, and understand what is closer and what is farther away. On websites, images are flat, and the designer can only create the illusion of volume. The parallax effect can help. To create a parallax effect, you need to divide the image into several layers and set them at different speeds and ranges of movement depending on the scrolling or cursor movement. In 2022, the use of an effect such as fluid movement has become a trend. It attracts attention and flows like water or any other liquid. Its peculiarity is that it adds interactivity to the layout of the website. With this effect, your site can have slow, smooth movement, pulsating or flowing. You can make it respond to a mouse hover or activate it when you scroll. Anyone can ask how to make my web design cooler, there's no definite answer, but the animation effects will help you.

How to use the Animation Effects on websites

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