A “Graphics Interchange Format” image - more commonly referred to as a “GIF” - is a great way to enhance your Smart Builder page’s design and add a burst of creativity.
This article will explain how to incorporate different gifs from Giphy - an online library that houses thousands of interactive GIFs - on your landing page in Smart Builder via the Giphy App.
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Installing the Giphy App
- Navigate to the Apps
tab on the left-hand side of Smart Builder. - Search and locate the Giphy App.
- Click the plus
button next to Giphy to install the app. - You may see a dialog box that appears, explaining that you can swap an element on your page with this App:
To learn more about changing elements, see our documentation: Changing Elements on your Smart Builder Page.
Adding GIFs to Your Page
Now that Giphy has been installed, you can begin adding GIFs to your Smart Builder page.
- Select an image or an image placeholder, and click the Swap Element
icon that appears at the bottom of the element. A window will appear. - Within the Swap Element window, click the dropdown menu. Scroll down the menu and select Giphy from the list.
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With Giphy enabled, re-select your image/placeholder.
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Giphy will load randomly selected GIFs from its library based on the keyword you’ve selected.
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If you are not happy with your GIF, click Select Random GIF to generate another!
Take a look at this demo:
Be sure to Save and Publish your page once you're happy with your changes!