What is the tutorial about?
In this part of the Bricks 101 series, Imran from WebSquadron, demonstrates how to enhance the visual appeal and readability of a hero section on a WordPress website using a gradient overlay. This technique is particularly useful when dealing with busy or bright images that can make overlaid text hard to read. By applying a gradient overlay, you can ensure that your text stands out clearly against any background, improving the user experience and overall aesthetic of your site.
Use Cases for this Tutorial
- Website Redesign:
If you’re redesigning your website and want to use a vibrant or busy image for your hero banner, this tutorial will show you how to ensure your text remains readable. - Bloggers:
Bloggers who regularly update their hero banners to reflect new content or themes can use this technique to maintain text clarity. - E-commerce Sites:
For online stores featuring product images or promotional banners as their hero images, applying a gradient overlay can help promotional text stand out. - Portfolio Websites:
Creatives showcasing their work on their websites can use gradient overlays to add descriptive text over their portfolio images without detracting from the visuals.