Last Updated on June 3, 2021
Headers are now the standard opening to any site. In just a single stand-out section, you need to convince people to continue exploring. Given its importance, learn how to make your header more interesting.
Your first impression might be your only impression so you better make it count. The header is a great way to draw in visitors. It is the first step to converting casual readers to avid fans. Here is how to make your headers better.
1. Use Striking Design Elements
There are a number of design elements that could set a good tone for your header. Make use of clean but striking layouts, inviting color overlays or other cool color effects.
2. Make Your Headline Catchy Yet Informative
While headlines need to be thought provoking, there is no need for uptight language. Use an appropriate tone for your headers – it should echo your overall site so readers would get a sense of what to expect when they choose to explore more.
3. Use Great Images and Videos
Do not underestimate the power of great media. Your header will surely become more alive with elements that sometimes tell better stories than just words.
4. Apply Eye-Catching Transitions & Effects
To give your headers that extra oomph, be sure to make the most of transitions and great effects.
5. Emphasize your Call-to-Action
Your header needs to clearly let your readers know what they can do on your site. If there is a mismatch between your main content and the call-to-action, your readers might miss out on what your have in store for them.
Recap
The Header is one of the most important parts of your site. Here are ways to make your header all the more interesting.
Yes this article is helpful for ideas, but not for how to accomplish those things without hiring a designer!
Happy to share ideas, actually all the tips in the article can be implemented with Stackable. We used Stackable blocks for all our examples. ?
https://wpstackable.com/blog/how-to-make-your-headers-more-interesting/#more-6387
4. Apply Eye-Catching Transitions & Effects
Not working for our showroom header in the middle of our home page.
https://donworthofficeinteriors.com/
Upon checking your site, it seems that you’ve already removed the background color for your showroom header. But for your future reference, we’ve added a new feature, Block Background, if you turn it on the block would get a background that occupies the full-width and the contents will still remain in the center. You can use this feature to be able to achieve the sample in our blog. 🙂