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Add Animations to Text Elements in the Website Builder

This article explains how to apply entrance animations to text elements in the Website Builder and customize animation behavior before publishing.

Updated over 2 months ago

Access the Website Builder

Animations are configured inside the Website Builder editor.

Steps

  1. Go to Websites.

  2. Select the website you want to edit.

  3. Click Edit on the page you want to modify.

Select the Page to Edit

Each website can contain multiple pages.

Steps

  1. Choose the page (for example, Home, Appointment, or Thank You).

  2. Click Edit to open the page editor.

Select a Text Element

Animations can be applied to text-based elements.

Supported Elements

  • Headline

  • Sub Headline

  • Paragraph text

  • Lists

Steps

  1. Click the text element on the page.

  2. The element settings panel opens on the right.

Open the Animations Tab

Each text element includes animation settings.

Steps

  1. In the element settings panel, select Animations.

  2. Click Entrance Animation.

Choose an Entrance Animation

You can select how the text appears on the page.

Available Animation Types

  • None

  • Fade (In, Up, Down, Left, Right)

  • Slide (Up, Down, Left, Right)

  • Bounce

  • Flip (X or Y)

  • Rotate

Steps

  1. Select the animation style.

  2. The animation applies instantly in preview mode.

Adjust Animation Settings

You can fine-tune how the animation behaves.

Adjustable Controls

  • Scale

  • Duration

  • Delay

  • Easing

Steps

  1. Click Adjust Animation.

  2. Modify values using sliders or input fields.

  3. Close the panel when finished.

Apply Animations to Sub Headlines

Animations work the same way for subheadlines.

Steps

  1. Select the subheadline element.

  2. Open Animations > Entrance Animation.

  3. Choose an animation style.

Fine-Tune Sub Headline Animation Timing

Each subheading can have unique animation timing.

Steps

  1. Click Adjust Animation.

  2. Set scale, duration, delay, and easing.

  3. Confirm changes.

Preview Animations Before Publishing

Always preview animations before making the page live.

Steps

  1. Click the Preview icon.

  2. Scroll the page to test animation behavior.

Save and Publish the Page

Animations are not live until the page is published.

Steps

  1. Click Save.

  2. Click Publish to apply changes to the live site.

Common Issues and Fixes

Issue: Animation does not appear
Confirm an entrance animation is selected and the page is published.

Issue: Animation feels too slow or fast
Adjust duration and delay settings.

Issue: Page feels cluttered
Reduce the number of animated elements.

FAQ

What animation settings can I customize?

You can adjust scale, duration, delay, and easing for each animated element.

Are animations SEO-friendly?

Yes. Animations do not affect SEO as long as content remains accessible and page load times are optimized.

Can animations trigger on scroll?

Yes. Entrance animations trigger when the element enters the viewport.

Can I animate elements other than text?

Yes. Animations can also be applied to images and other visual elements.

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