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Hover Gallery Component Guide

The Hover Gallery component adds light-touch interactivity to image displays by allowing visitors to hover over images to trigger animations, creating a dynamic alternative to traditional slideshows.

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Written by Diego Muralles
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Overview

The Hover Gallery transforms static image displays into interactive experiences:

  • Hover-Based Interaction: Images animate to full width when visitors hover over them

  • No Clicking Required: Eliminates the need for navigation arrows or manual clicking

  • Modern Visual Experience: Creates engaging, fluid transitions between images

  • Effortless Exploration: Allows visitors to browse visual content intuitively

Adding a Hover Gallery

To implement a Hover Gallery in your Vev project:

  1. Access the components panel in Vev

  2. Locate and select the Hover Gallery component

  3. Drag the component onto your canvas

  4. Position it within your desired layout section

Configuring the Hover Gallery

Double-click the Hover Gallery component on your canvas to access these configuration options:

Image Settings

  • Gallery Image: Select and upload the image for each gallery item

  • Image Title: Add descriptive titles for each gallery image

  • Add More Images: Use the (+) icon to include additional images in your gallery

Best Practices for Optimal Performance

Image Quantity Guidelines

  • Minimum: Include at least two images to create the hover effect

  • Maximum: Use no more than seven images for optimal performance

  • Mobile Consideration: The hover effect will not trigger on mobile devices if you exceed seven images

Responsive Design Strategy

The Hover Gallery component requires specific handling for responsive design:

  1. Create Multiple Instances: Build separate Hover Gallery components for each breakpoint (desktop, tablet, mobile)

  2. Visibility Control: Use Vev's visibility settings to hide/show the appropriate component for each screen size

  3. Breakpoint Management: Configure each Hover Gallery instance to display optimally at its target breakpoint

Implementation Steps for Responsive Design

To ensure your Hover Gallery works across all devices:

  1. Create your primary Hover Gallery for desktop view

  2. Duplicate the component and adjust it for tablet breakpoints

  3. Create a third version optimized for mobile breakpoints

  4. Use the visibility controls to:

    • Show desktop version on large screens

    • Show tablet version on medium screens

    • Show mobile version on small screens

  5. Test each breakpoint to ensure proper display

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