How can I configure Webflow so that the preloader only appears during the first visit to the website?
TL;DR
- Use local storage to track if a user is visiting for the first time by adding custom code in the Webflow Project Settings under the Custom Code section.
- Implement a script in the footer to check local storage for a key; display the preloader if it's the first visit and set the key thereafter.
- Publish your site and test by clearing local storage to ensure the preloader appears only once.
To configure your Webflow site so that a preloader only appears during the first visit, follow these steps.
1. Understand Local Storage
- Local storage can be used to track whether a user is visiting your site for the first time.
- It stores data in a user's browser, allowing you to check if the preloader should appear.
2. Add Custom Code for Preloader
- Go to Project Settings in your Webflow dashboard.
- Navigate to the Custom Code section.
- You will need to add a short script in the
footersection to check local storage.
3. Implement the Preloader Script
- Insert a script that checks for a specific key in local storage, such as
"hasVisited". - If the key is not set, run the preloader code and set the key to
true. - Example of how the logic works (avoid using direct code here):
- When the page loads, check for the existence of a key like
"hasVisited". - If
"hasVisited"does not exist, display the preloader; otherwise, bypass it. - Once the preloader has been displayed, set
"hasVisited"totrue.
4. Publish and Test
- Publish your Webflow site after adding the custom script.
- Test the functionality by clearing your browser's local storage and refreshing the page to see if the preloader appears only on the first visit.
Summary
To ensure a preloader appears only during the initial visit to a Webflow website, use local storage to track visitor status, incorporating custom footer code to manage the preloader display based on this data.
