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How Do I Add Preloader to Wix?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:55 am

Preloaders are used to indicate to the user that something is happening in the background, and that they should wait for it to complete before proceeding. They are often used when loading large files or when making network requests.

There are two ways to add a preloader to your Wix site: by using the Wix platform’s built-in preloader, or by adding your own custom preloader.

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To use the Wix platform’s built-in preloader, simply go to the “Settings” tab and select “Preloader.” Then, choose the type of preloader you want to use. There are three types of preloaders available: a spinning wheel, a loading bar, or a custom image.

PRO TIP: Preloading resources is a generally a good idea to improve the performance of your website. However, adding a preloader to Wix comes with some risks.

If not done correctly, a preloader can actually make your website slower. Additionally, if the preloader fails to load, your website may be rendered unusable.

Therefore, we recommend that you only add a preloader to Wix if you are confident in your ability to do so correctly. If you are unsure, it is best to seek out professional help.

If you want to add your own custom preloader, you will need to use HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. First, you will need to create a div element with an id of “preloader.”

Then, you will need to style this div with CSS. The CSS for a custom preloader will vary depending on what you want your preloader to look like. However, some common styles include setting the width and height of the div, as well as hiding it initially with the display property set to none.

Finally, you will need to add JavaScript that will show the preloader when the page is loading and hide it once the page has loaded. You can do this by adding an event listener for the “DOMContentLoaded” event. This event will fired when the HTML document has been completely loaded and parsed, but before external resources such as images have been loaded.

In conclusion, adding a preloader to your Wix site is a simple matter of either using the Wix platform’s built-in preloader or adding your own custom preloader. If you choose to add your own custom preloader, you will need some basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.