What is Scroll Reveal?

Scroll Reveal progressively reveals page elements as they enter viewport during scroll. Uses Intersection Observer API to detect visibility and trigger CSS animations (fade, slide, scale). Creates dynamic, engaging experience without overwhelming users upfront.

When Should You Use This?

Use scroll reveal for marketing pages, portfolios, case studies, or storytelling sites. Reveals content progressively, guiding attention and creating rhythm. Essential for long single-page sites. Keep subtle to enhance rather than distract.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• •Too slow—animations should complete in 300-600ms; slower frustrates users
• •Everything animates—prioritize key elements; animating everything creates visual noise
• •Missing reduced-motion—disable for prefers-reduced-motion users; accessibility requirement
• •Blocking content—don't delay reveals too long; users should access content quickly
• •Poor timing—stagger reveals naturally; don't make users wait through long sequences

Real-World Examples

• •Apple—product pages reveal features progressively as users scroll
• •Stripe—marketing site reveals sections with subtle fade-up animations
• •Agency portfolios—case studies reveal project details with stagger effects
• •Product landing pages—most modern landing pages use scroll reveals for engagement