Story: Impress by WordPress
Recently, I am building a couple of websites. Basically, It takes 5 days after I finished prototype by Sketch App. For instance, build a format structure with a dummy text, typeface and space setting, animation, looks for the best photos, backend setting, etc.
When I review 1 website which I created, it was okay. It looks better than the prototype created by Sketch App. A client won’t say much crucial feedbacks for it.
However, I wanted to beyond it. I knew if I change a slide, I can increase a good audience’s impression. I found Slide Revolution on WP There. I took a look at demos. I felt this is it. However, I don’t know how to use it. This blog is a part of the process of a real project.
Slider Revolution
ThemePunch: Slider Revolution 6 – The world’s most powerful WordPress Builder with Advanced Animations
I use a certain WordPress Theme. It already installed on Slider Revolution. Slider Revolution still requires a purchase code for some functions. I tried to Slider Revolution 3 years ago. I didn’t feel it’s attractive at that time.
In 3 years, it looks totally different. Some of them are quite impressive. therefore, I decided to learn it. The video looks easy to use. However, you have to learn first when you manage a lot of function.
Slider Revolution tutorial
*Pre-packaged Slider Revolution require to purchase if you want to use a template and other features. You can use it if you create a slide from scratch.
– SLIDE OPTIONS/Animation/…
– SLIDE OPTIONS/Progress/…
– SLIDE OPTIONS/Ken Burns/…
*At first, set background > image. Ken Burns button shows up.
– SLIDE OPTIONS/On Scroll/…
– LAYER OPTIONS/Animation/Block Transitions (SFX)
– LAYER OPTIONS/On Scroll/Parallax & 3D
– LAYER OPTIONS/Animation/…
– AddOns/Paintbrush, Duotone etc.
– MODULE GENERAL OPTION/On Scroll/Timeline
– MODULE GENERAL OPTION/Spinner
– MODULE GENERAL OPTION/Advanced/Loading Type
– SLIDE OPTIONS/Adv. Style/Blend Mode/Multiply
*Knockout for white text
ThemePunch: Slider Revolution 6.0 Responsive Settings
Slider Revolution feature
ThemePunch: Slider Revolution 6.0 New Options & Features
– MODULE GENERAL OPTIONS/On Scroll/Timeline (2:30)
– Object/Right click/Style copy/… (8:15)
Themepunch: On Scrool
Slider Revolution for project
You can shortcut if you buy these themes. You can use them as animation reference as well. I am going to emulate at Webflow. Addons are interesting, but it is tough to create from scratch. I will buy it if it’s necessary.
Slider Revolution for portfolio
These templates are enough quality for portfolio. Very creative. You may have to carefully use these template. For the client, it’s okay. However, the company may know it. A template is a template. You should add your creativity to it. Because you are a designer.
Issues
*Updated: September 18th, 2020
When I website temporarily server(directly) to the public, Slider Revolution didn’t show up. I asked it to a hosting company for 2 hours, but they didn’t figure it out. After all, I reinstalled the Slider Revolution from a local server. then, it works.
Even you make a Slider Revolution great, you have to show it to an audience properly. The primary setting is the image above.
Conclusion: Update your knowledge
I thought I have to learn Webflow if I want to achieve interactive website. However, Slider Revolution 6 may be an alternative idea. Either way, these are tools. There is a reason why we use it, for instance, to increase engagement with a target audience, reduce bounce rate, or make the first impression rich, etc.
As the designer side, we have to show difference to others. Non-designer can build a website by WordPress without any knowledge. Non-designer may not know comprehensive SEO (included loading speed), branding (included social media design), and Slider Revolution 6. The first 2 tips don’t show up to the audience. Therefore, we have to create an eye-catch, attractive slide.
Keep up the good work!
