How I Built My First Animated Website with GSAP

Date: June 2025

As a beginner web developer, one of my most exciting projects so far was building an animated perfume landing page using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform). Before this, I had only worked with basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.. so integrating smooth animations felt like a big step forward.

Why I Chose GSAP

I wanted to go beyond static pages and make something visually dynamic. GSAP is known for its performance and control over animations, especially for scroll-based effects. After seeing some cool examples online, I decided to give it a try.

What I Built

The project is a single-page website for a fictional perfume brand. It includes:

• Header fade-in animation on load
• Scroll-triggered image zoom effects
• Smooth transitions between sections
• Custom text animation using gsap.timeline()

What I Learned

- GSAP is beginner-friendly once you understand timelines.
- Animations can be powerful but should not overwhelm the user.
- Code organization is key when combining GSAP with responsive design.

Try It Out

You can view the live site here:
Perfume Landing Page – Live Demo