If you’re reading this you have probably seen a web banner. Maybe there’s one on this screen at this very moment. Try hovering over it. Does it have a loop if it is left untouched? Depending if it is a good web banner it would have a; seamless loop, hover animation, and a call to action. There are six things to take into consideration in making an animated web banner: responsiveness, animation, file size, design unity, simplicity, and eye-catching.
Responsiveness
Having a fully functional responsive web banner is very significant because it allows the potential customer to at least look at the web banner. Perfect responsiveness creates a professional look with out bothering the potential customers.
Animation
Never ever put too much animation in a web banner or else it will annoy the viewer of the website and (1.) drive the viewer off the website and most important (2.) not want the viewer to click on the web banner out of suspicion it will cause a virus or possibly because the web banner is terrible. Less is more; even a slight animation is enough to attract the viewer’s eyes to the ad.
File Size
Careful now, file size is super important. I doubt anyone is willing to wait for an ad to load unless you’re the creator of the web banner. File size should always be kept to a minimum so it loads on to the web page easily and rapidly. One way to do this is to keep your frame rate to 24. However, if your web banner does not have many elements it would be acceptable to use 29 FPS (frames per second) which is supported by Google.
Design Unity
The design of your web banner must be similar to the website or landing page in order to prevent confusion to the potential customer. If the design of the web banner does not match the website, then you’re a bad designer! Sorry to break it to you, it’s not variety that you want, it is the repetition of elements with the product and designs of all platforms. If you’re still confused, look up the Joshua Tree of Design.
Simplicity
The final design should be simple and not overcrowded. Too much information can be overwhelming to the viewer and will make it harder to pick out the purpose of the ad and what it is exactly.
Eye-Catching
Try making a web banner that is clever. Thoroughly think about your web banner. Plan out what kind of animations you want to use. Create a storyboard to help visualize the web banner.
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