Creating a Card Slider Effect in Webflow

In this tutorial, we will be creating a card slider effect using Webflow. This effect will allow us to scrub through multiple cards, which will snap into their closest position. We will also be able to scrub backward to go back in the slider. The slide is connected to our text slider and we can control it with arrows or any other method we prefer.

Setting Up the Structure in Webflow

To get started, we will begin by accessing our Webflow project. Inside the container, we will begin by adding a div and giving it a class of "slider wrap". Inside this div, we will add another div with the class of "slider left" and set its width to 50% of its parent. Next, we will add a div with the class of "slider right" inside the "slider wrap", setting its width to 40%.

To align these two divs side by side, we will select the wrap and apply the following styles: Flex align to stretch, justify left, and allow wrapping for mobile.

Within the "slider left" div, we will add a collection list and pull it from the skills collection. We will be using the swiper library for this effect.

Importing the Swiper Library

To import the swiper library, we need to follow the steps provided in the "Get Started" tab of the swiper library. This involves importing the required JavaScript and CSS. Once imported, we can structure our elements in Webflow to match the layout required by the swiper library.

Our outer wrapper div will receive the class of "swiper", the inner list element will receive the class of "swiper wrapper", and the items will receive the class of "swiper slide".

Adding Content to the Slides

Inside the slides, we can add content using paragraph text and set classes such as "slider sub" for subheadings, "slider heading" for headings, and "slider p" for paragraphs. We can also add images to the "slider right" div using a div with the class of "slider height" and setting it to take up the full width with a percentage padding trick to establish an aspect ratio.

We will also style the images by giving them a background image that pulls from our collection and applying any additional styling, such as border radius or combo classes, as required.

Adding Navigation and Controls

To allow users to navigate through the slider, we can add navigation controls using link blocks. These controls can be positioned as desired and styled to enhance the user experience.

Making the Design Responsive

It's important to ensure that the design remains responsive across different screen sizes. We can achieve this by adjusting the styles and layout properties of our elements on different breakpoints to provide a seamless experience for users on various devices.

Connecting the Swiper Elements

To enable the desired slider behavior, we will connect the swiper elements by utilizing the swiper API. This will involve controlling the sliders, setting loop behavior, enabling keyboard navigation, and linking up the navigation arrows. We will also establish the relationship between the "photo swiper" and "content swiper" to ensure that changes in one slider affect the other.

Enhancing the Slider Effects

To enhance the slider effects, we can explore different options provided by the swiper library, such as setting different effect types and parameters to achieve the desired animation and interaction.

Finalizing and Publishing

Before finalizing the implementation, we can test and preview the slider to ensure that it functions as intended across different devices and screen sizes. Once satisfied with the implementation, we can go ahead and publish the project to make it live and accessible to users.

In conclusion, creating a card slider effect in Webflow can be achieved by structuring the elements, importing the necessary libraries, adding content, implementing navigation and controls, making the design responsive, connecting the swiper elements, and refining the slider effects to create a visually appealing and interactive experience for users.

I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you can apply these techniques to create your own engaging slider effects in Webflow. Thank you for watching, and I look forward to sharing more tips and tutorials with you in the future!