Web development just got a major upgrade. With Material Tailwind V3, we’re thrilled to upgrade the UI building where creating beautiful, functional interfaces is faster, smarter, and more enjoyable. Rebuilt from the ground up, this version is packed with tools designed to adapt to the way you work—whether you're launching a sleek landing page or architecting a full-scale web application.

Material Tailwind V3 brings together AI-powered agents, expanded React and Tailwind CSS components, and collaborative design resources to make the entire development process smoother and more efficient. This isn't just an upgrade; it's a rethink of what’s possible in a UI framework.

Imagine building powerful applications with pre-designed blocks, automating content creation, and collaborating seamlessly with designers—all with a framework that grows with you.

Ready to see what the future of web development looks like? Let’s explore everything Material Tailwind V3 has to offer.

The New Vision: What Material Tailwind V3 Brings to the Table

In the new era of AI, developers’ needs are changing fast. Projects are getting more complex, and timelines are shorter, so developers need tools that do more than just speed up tasks—they need tools that adapt to their specific project needs.

Material Tailwind V3 is built to keep up with these changes. With AI features that help create layouts, fill in SEO-friendly content, and provide flexible, ready-to-use components, it offers a smarter way to build polished UIs that are fully ready for production.

The New Features

The new Material Tailwind PRO introduces a range of powerful new features to make UI development faster, smarter, and more adaptable to project needs.

AI Agents for Components and Blocks

Material Tailwind V3 isn’t just an update; it’s a rebuilt. With this new version, we’ve added a layer of AI-driven capabilities that make building complex UIs faster.

Imagine having the ability to generate fully coded blocks and pages tailored to your needs—complete with SEO-ready content, optimized copy, and relevant imagery—at the click of a button.

This AI layer doesn’t just save time; it fundamentally changes how you approach UI design, helping you move from concept to deployment with unprecedented ease.

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Comprehensive Component Library

But it’s not just about AI. Every component and block in Material Tailwind V3 has been reimagined from the ground up to be fully functional, versatile, and visually impactful.

We’ve designed over 300 fully designed and fully coded components and blocks, all optimized for real-world use cases. This includes everything from essential UI components (like buttons and tables) to fully developed sections (like pricing, testimonials, and hero sections).

These aren’t just static design elements—they’re complete, interactive building blocks that empower you to create polished, high-quality UIs right out of the box.

🌟 Wanna try? Discover now the free components from Material Tailwind V3.

Ready-to-use Landing Pages Collection

Material Tailwind V3 also includes a collection of ready-to-use landing pages that are fully designed, responsive, and easy to customize. These pages are created to make deployment simple, giving you high-converting layouts for different purposes, from campaign pages to profile pages, with minimal setup required.

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Seamless Figma Integration

For teams working with both designers and developers, Material Tailwind V3 includes Figma files for every component, complete with variables and tokens for easy customization

This integration allows for easy collaboration, keeps designs consistent, and makes the transition from design to code smooth and efficient. Each Figma file is well-organized and ready to use, helping teams stay in sync throughout the entire workflow.

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What’s Next

Material Tailwind V3 is just the beginning, and we’re committed to continuous improvements based on user feedback and evolving development needs. Our roadmap for the upcoming releases includes exciting new features, expanded integrations, and further enhancements to ensure that Material Tailwind remains a valuable tool for developers and designers.

Here’s a glimpse of what’s coming next:

• Extended Framework Support: Building on our React and Tailwind CSS support, we’ll soon add compatibility for Vue.js and Angular, making Material Tailwind adaptable to even more tech stacks.
• Advanced AI Features: We’re working on expanding our AI-powered Agents to include more specialized blocks and layouts, allowing for even greater customization and flexibility.
• Continuous Updates on the Component Library: Our component library will continue to grow, with new UI elements and blocks added regularly. Expect more options in areas like ecommerce, dashboards, and content-driven pages, so you’ll always have the latest tools for modern web development.

We’re building Material Tailwind with the feedback of our community, so if you have ideas or features you’d love to see, let us know!

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Material Tailwind V3 PRO is now available for pre-order, giving you early access to our most advanced tools at an exclusive launch price.

By pre-ordering, you’ll be among the first to use the AI-powered Agents, redesigned component library, and ready-to-use landing pages.

If you ever worked on any type of website, you’ve heard you should implement SSL encryption. Furthermore, even if you only browsed the internet, you’ve been likely notified if you’ve ever tried to open a website without an SSL certificate.

When browsing the Internet or developing websites, security must always be considered. Even if cybersecurity isn’t your main interest, it’s essential to implement some concepts into your code.

Suppose you don’t want your users to become one of hundreds of millions of cybercrime victims, you should pay close attention to cybersecurity and understand methods such as SSL/TLS inspection to protect your website.

Breakdown of SSL/TLS

SSL, or Secure Socket Layer, is a cryptographic protocol introduced in 1995 to provide better security for data in transit. This has significantly improved, as sensitive data transferred between a server and a client is now protected.

However, only after a few years was the SSL protocol replaced by the Transport Layer Security protocol, which served the same purpose yet had many upgrades. SSL was vulnerable to various attacks, one of the most popular ones being the POODLE attack.

A couple of years after the introduction of the SSL protocol, TLS emerged and quickly replaced it. What’s interesting is that people still colloquially call the TLS protocol SSL.

TLS is an essential protocol that makes many everyday internet activities safe and meaningful. It protects against eavesdropping, forgery, and tampering while protecting sensitive data such as passwords and financial information.

A brief history of SSL & TLS protocols:

• 1995: The first version of an SSL protocol emerges
• 1995: SSL 2.0, which led to some improvements
• 1996: The final version of the SSL protocol was published, SSL 3.0, which was still highly vulnerable
• 1999: TLS 1.0 emerges as a replacement for SSL 3.0
• 2006: After more than 6 years, TLS 1.1 was published, showing just how relevant and secure this protocol has been compared to SSL.
• Lastly, TLS 1.2 and TLS 1.3 were published in 2008 and 2018, respectively.

TLS versions 1.2 and 1.3 are the only versions of all the mentioned ones that are in use and aren’t deprecated. Although some websites still use outdated protocols such as SSL or TLS 1.0, it’s highly advisable to configure and disable your server.

The process of establishing a secure connection between a client and a server has five steps:

1. The client, you, and the user send a request to the server, including supported cryptographic algorithms.
2. Then, the contacted server responds with a set of algorithms and its SSL/TLS certificate.
3. Both parties exchange certificates and verify each other’s authenticity.
4. The parties exchange a session key that’s used for encrypting data
5. The communication is now encrypted using the session key previously agreed upon.

SSL/TLS inspection is a critical component of secure web access, allowing security teams to decrypt, analyze, and re-encrypt encrypted traffic for potential threats. This capability is essential for detecting and preventing sophisticated attacks that may hide within encrypted connections.

By implementing SSL/TLS inspection, security professionals can gain visibility into encrypted traffic, identify malicious activities, and respond to threats more effectively. This aligns with best practices for defense-in-depth strategies, which often incorporate the MITRE ATT&CK framework to understand and mitigate various attack techniques across the cyber kill chain.

Fake versions of websites used for phishing usually don’t have security certificates. Google penalizes websites without a certificate to lower users' chances of visiting them.

What’s SSL/TLS Inspection

Just like SSL and older versions of TLS became obsolete at one point, there’s a lot more to cybersecurity than data encryption. Hackers adapted to these protocols and leveraged encrypted traffic to conduct malicious attacks.

Cybercriminals use encryption to hide different types of attacks. Even with TLS 1.3, a hacker can still infect your server with malware and conduct phishing or brute-force attacks.

SSL/TLS inspection is a cybersecurity method that decrypts encrypted internet traffic to examine it for threats and then encrypts it again before it reaches its destination. However, traditional cyber attacks aren’t the only problem you should worry about.

Another term for SSL/TLS inspection is deep packet inspection, so avoid any confusion if these two terms are mentioned interchangeably.

Hackers continuously invent new attack methods, the so-called zero-day threats. These threats are new, and SSL/TLS inspection can help identify them and identify suspicious patterns before they damage your systems.

When conducting this, you need to incorporate both inbound and outbound inspection. The inbound traffic flows toward the client and the outbound traffic flows toward the server. You need to implement inbound inspection through intrusion detection systems.

Benefits of an SSL/TLS Inspection

There are general benefits that all cybersecurity solutions can help you. But, there are also specific threats and security benefits that SSL/TLS encryption brings you. By inspecting encrypted traffic, you’ll increase your chances of recognizing and stopping cyber threats.

This helps your company prevent unauthorized access or even larger problems, such as data loss. With various data regulations in place, preventing data loss is essential to avoid fines and reputational blows.

In short, SSL/TLS can help your company comply more with relevant data regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.

SSL/TLS inspection can also lead to other actions, such as content and URL filtering, providing your company with a way of restricting access to harmful web pages or malicious content.

In the future, SSL/TLS inspection can become even more popular and efficient. For example, you’ll be able to leverage the latest trends, such as machine learning and AI, to recognize malicious patterns quickly.

Furthermore, Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) enhance SSL/TLS inspection for secure web access by decrypting and inspecting encrypted traffic to detect hidden threats. They provide visibility into encrypted communications, enforce security policies, and automate SSL/TLS certificate management.

By integrating these capabilities, CWPPs ensure robust protection for cloud workloads, preventing encrypted traffic from becoming a blind spot for cyber threats while maintaining performance and scalability.

Why is SSL Inspection Needed?

A simple explanation of why an SSL/TLS inspection is needed is that most threats are encrypted nowadays. Other websites can also obtain hundreds of SSL certificates, allowing anyone to create a malicious website.

This is dangerous for individuals who leave their sensitive data on such websites. However, this is also an internal problem for companies. For example, your employees might leave vulnerable data in the wrong place, which can be leveraged for insider threat attacks.

URL filtering, mentioned earlier, could be a solution for this. Regardless of what other cybersecurity protocols you implement, you can best observe some threats through an SSL inspection.

Securing data in transit through SSL inspection isn’t the only thing companies should have in place. They should also protect this stored data. It’s important to factor both costs into the security structure of your website.

When budgeting for security, businesses need to factor in both real-time security measures (such as SSL inspection tools) and long-term data storage protection costs (like AWS Backup).

This is where AWS backup costs can become an important part of the conversation, as the cost of securing stored data should be planned alongside the cost of SSL inspection.

However, not all websites and companies conduct SSL/TLS inspections, as this requires a lot of resources. Some companies don’t have the necessary computing power and employees to perform them.

You can solve this by either committing to creating a solid security framework with proper devices and experts or outsourcing SSL inspection to third-party companies that specialize in this.

Risks Associated with SSL Inspection

Of course, there are some potential risks that you should be wary of when conducting an SSL inspection. Mainly, you’re decrypting traffic that can be sensitive and personal, which raises a privacy concern.

Depending on the regulations and privacy laws that apply to your company, an SSL/TLS inspection can be seen as a privacy intrusion. You must ensure that if you conduct this, you adhere to all the necessary regulations and frameworks.

Encrypting and decrypting data can also lead to vulnerabilities, so it’s essential to prevent potential data leaks and Man-in-the-Middle attacks while conducting the inspection.

As mentioned, an SSL inspection can require a lot of resources, which can lead to downsides in terms of user experience and service availability at the end-point.

Conclusion

More or less, all cybersecurity measures and protocols can significantly improve your company’s or application’s defenses. However, none of them can guarantee 100% protection against cyber threats.

You should always strive to incorporate effective methods that have stood the test of time and that can protect your weak points. Not all companies need all cybersecurity protocols and processes.

You should conduct regular audits to determine which methods yield the best results with the least resources.

Author:
Jeremy is co-founder & CEO at uSERP, a digital PR and SEO agency working with brands like Monday, ActiveCampaign, Hotjar, and more. He also buys and builds SaaS companies like Wordable.io and writes for publications like Entrepreneur and Search Engine Journal.

With over 200 million active websites worldwide, can you afford to waste the 50 milliseconds to impress your visitors with how good-looking your site is? Well, with custom animations, you don’t have to worry.

In this article, we’ll share animation techniques to improve your web design so you can set the tone for aesthetics and functionality. You’ll also learn the easy-to-follow steps to create animations that “WOW” your users.

By the end, you’ll have a toolkit full of tactics to help you increase dwell time and conversions. Let’s get started.

Fundamentals of Web Animations

Web animations bring websites to life. You can scroll through a page and see text that floats in or buttons that bounce when you hover over them. These effects grab attention, guide users to your site, and make user interactions more engaging and intuitive.

Let’s explore the top 3 technologies that bring these dynamic effects to life.

• SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics): Animate vector graphics, like logos or icons, to make sure they move smoothly across all screen sizes.
• CSS (Cascading Style Sheets): Create basic effects like fading in or changing colors when users interact with the elements.
• JavaScript: Make animations that respond to user inputs, like clicking a button or scrolling a page, with proper timing and animation behavior.

7 Easy Steps To Create Custom Animations

As you read this, outline the action points and the necessary tools you'll need so you can implement them right away without any bottlenecks.

Step 1: Think of An Animation Design That Connects To Your Audience

Find out what appeals most to your audience visually. Would they love a blend of colors, styles, or themes as part of your website design?

For example, if you're designing for tech enthusiasts, lean toward sleek designs and futuristic themes to match their interests and make your animation relatable. Also, 91% of users prefer visuals that emotionally resonate with them, so design with that in mind.

If you’re looking to create A+ web animations, here are the 10 ideas that can inspire you:

I. Hover Effects on Buttons

Add subtle animations when users hover over buttons, like making the button bigger or changing its color. This is especially helpful if you want to highlight key call-to-action buttons, like "Buy Now" or "Sign Up," to make it more engaging and enticing for users to interact with.

Here’s one of my favorite examples from Tailored Athlete:

The brand uses a flip-and-hover effect to let users quickly choose from these muscle-fit shorts based on their preferred size. They’ve smartly added a "Quick Add" option, so when users hover, they can pick their size with a quick click, and it goes straight into their cart.

II. Parallax Scrolling

Use parallax scrolling to create a dynamic effect where the background moves slower than the foreground when users scroll down the page. This effect works best for showcasing technologies like dash cams and rear-view cameras since it adds a 3D-like depth for more immersive visuals.

While parallax scrolling creates a visually engaging experience, it can also distract if overused. Balance the effect with readability and user navigation, and make sure that the key messages and CTAs are easy to navigate through.

III. Loading Animations With Animated Icons

Create sleek progress bars or animated icons for page loading sequences to visually engage users while they wait for content to load. Animations should be quick to maintain user engagement. A good rule of thumb is to keep micro-interactions under 500 milliseconds.

This way, you make sure that the animations do not trigger discomfort for users with motion sensitivity. Avoid extreme flashing or rapid movements too and provide options to disable animations if necessary.

IV. Microinteractions for Forms

Add micro animations to form fields, like shaking for incorrect inputs or a smooth checkmark animation when a field is completed correctly. These animations show users where to click and what to do next, making the experience clear and easy to follow.

V. Scrolling Text Effects

Create animated text that scrolls or fades into view as the user navigates through the page. You can use this to highlight important messages or updates without overwhelming the user.

This is especially helpful if you sell digital products like online courses. For example, as your users scroll through the course catalog, you can animate text that gently fades in to announce a new course on "Advanced Photoshop Techniques."

The text can say, "New Course Alert: Master Photoshop in 4 Weeks!" This message will only appear as the user reaches that part of the page, so they can see your latest offering without consuming too much information at once.

VI. Animated Data Visualizations

For tech or data-focused sites, create animations around charts or graphs to present data visually and make your number-driven storytelling dynamic. Use Adobe After Effects, Google Charts, or web-based tools like Flourish to create your animations.

But make sure to keep your design simple and include labels, legends, and brief explanations to make it easier to understand at a glance.

VII. Animated Icons and Logos

Transform your logo design with animations that morph into simple effects, like a logo spin or a subtle glow, to reinforce your brand identity. Through animation, you can make your brand more memorable. It’s like making a cool impression that sticks with them and makes your brand get noticed and recognized more often.

VIII. Interactive Scroll-Based Animations

As the user scrolls, animate certain sections of the webpage to move elements into place. For example, when the user goes over the "About Us" section of your webpage, gradually fade in the text from a lower to full opacity to draw attention and make it more visible.

IX. Hero Section Animations

The hero section of a website is the large, eye-catching area at the top of the homepage and it’s the first thing people see when they visit a site. It’s the place to grab instant attention and give your visitors an idea of what the website is about right away.

This section often includes:

• Subtext
• Headline
• Brand image or video
• A call-to-action (CTA)

To make the hero section more engaging, animate it with images that fade in and out, icons that rotate, or text that slides across the screen. This can easily help draw user attention to the top of the page and set the tone for the rest of the site.

IX. Slide-In Menu Navigation

Instead of cluttered static menus, let it slide in smoothly from the side of the screen. This keeps your page looking tidy and adds a modern touch to the user experience. It’s a cool way to make your navigation more engaging while users stay focused on what they need to scroll in.

If you need more creative visions like the above, Creative Tim is here to help. We have extensive UI/UX kits and templates available to help you integrate these designs into your web projects. We also offer free and paid resources, like "Roots of UI/UX Design," which provides insights and practical examples into creating intuitive digital experiences.

Step 2: Select An Animation Tool That Best Fits Your Needs

Choose an animation tool that aligns with your skill level and project goals. If you're a beginner, go for user-friendly tools like Canva or Powtoon and look for these features:

• Simple drag-and-drop interface to easily add objects or text to your animation timeline.
• Pre-animated elements, including moving icons and animated text, that you can easily insert into your projects without needing to code.
• Intuitive and user-friendly interface, like clearly labeled buttons and drag-and-drop functionality, to make it easy to add text and images.
• Above all, free templates for various animation needs, like social media posts and presentations. You can start with these and customize them to fit your needs.

If you’re already an animation editor pro, opt for Blender or Adobe Animate to access more advanced tools and get full control of what you want to do. Here are the advanced features to look for:

• Custom animation tools (like motion tweens and shape tweens), so you can have precise control over how objects move and transform.
• Layer management tools to organize different elements of your animation into separate layers and make it easier to control and edit complex scenes.
• Advanced effects, including particle systems, to create realistic simulations of smoke, fire, and 3D effect transformations.
• Integration with other software, especially Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, so you can import and work with graphics created in these advanced programs.

Once you learn about their features, pick the 1 that makes your workflow smoother.

But if you are pressed for time or lack the technical skills, you can hire a web design intern instead from platforms like Prosple and WayUp. Talented interns and graduates bring fresh, creative ideas that can assist with your animation and software development projects. Be sure to customize your job listings to make sure you find the best match you’re looking for.

Step 3: Draw A Basic Outline of How Your Animation Will Look

Grab a pen and paper (or use digital tools) and sketch out a rough storyboard. Break down your animation into scenes or steps to show key movements or transitions.

Even simple stick figures will help visualize the flow and make sure everything fits together smoothly. Use this outline as your blueprint while working to make animation live and on track.

As you write it down, make sure you answer these key points:

• What is the first thing viewers see? Should it be a title screen, logo animation, or a product description?
• What is the main content? Sketch out any relevant components (ex., headers, images, buttons, forms).
• How will you move from the intro to this scene? Consider using a fade-in, sliding transition, or zoom effect.
• How does 1 scene transition to the next? Use fade-ins, cutaways, or zooming techniques to connect your scenes seamlessly.
• Where will titles or subtitles be placed? Think about their size and how they’ll animate (ex., sliding from the side or fading into view).
• How much time will each transition take? Consider the pacing and how your animation feels to the viewer.

Once you know the key areas to focus on, apply this to your visual storytelling and planning process. For example, let’s say you’re in the medical industry. Planning to perfect your visual storytelling is crucial because it helps communicate the value of complex technologies, like medical alert systems, in a clear and relatable way.

So in your animations, you can show patients and doctors benefiting from these tools to create an emotional connection and highlight the life-saving impact.

This way, you can build trust and increase user satisfaction—something that other industries in e-commerce, like ReadyCloud, do by using engaging animations of people enjoying their CRM solutions to make the user experience feel more intuitive and dynamic.

Step 4: Set Up Keyframes To Highlight Key Animation Points

Animations with well-defined keyframes are 40% more engaging.

Place keyframes at the start and end of major actions—like when a character jumps or an object moves. Keyframes will define your animation’s flow and structure.

Between keyframes, the software will fill in the details (called “tweening”), and the keyframes serve as your anchor points. Be precise in setting them to create smooth movement. Pay attention to timing as well, as this will impact how realistic and engaging your animation feels.

The easiest way to create keyframes is using CSS. To start, you need to define the animation using the @keyframes rule. Once you do, specify the styles at different points in the animation and apply the animation to an element using CSS properties.

Here's a simple guide to help you out:

• Use the @keyframes rule to create your animation name (ex., "bounce").
• Create the keyframes you prefer, like 0%, 50%, and 100%. Factor in the styles for height and background color.
• Apply the animation to bind the keyframe animation to an element.
• Specify the name you created above, then set the duration, iteration count, direction, and timing you like.

Keyframes are pretty easy to learn, especially for basic animations. Once you get the hang of the @keyframes rule and apply it to your elements, you can make cool effects like the bounce. However, if you want to create more complex animations, it might be tricky. In that case, hire an expert web designer to do the job for you.

Step 5: Add Transitions To Smooth Out How Your Animation Moves

Animations with smooth transitions retain more viewer attention compared to static visuals. Use them between keyframes to make your animation move naturally from 1 scene or movement to the next, so it doesn’t look choppy or awkward.

You can achieve it by using the ease functions like ‘ease-in’ and ‘ease-out’ to make the movements feel more engaging and real. Be sure to test them out to confirm they enhance the flow of your animation rather than disrupt it.

Here’s a handy guide to make it happen:

• Apply transitions by inserting them between keyframes or scenes.
• Make sure the transitions don’t disrupt the flow of your animation.
• Choose the transition types, like fade-ins, fade-outs, and wipes, that will carve your brand identity.

Step 6: Add Sound & Special Effects To Make Your Animation Stand Out

To make your animation pop, add sound effects and background music to create a more immersive experience for your audience. Animations with soundtracks get more engagement than those without. So, try to use subtle sound effects like whooshes, clicks, and pops to make your animations come to life.

Here are the key ideas to consider in choosing effects:

• Use effects like glow, zoom, or particle systems to add flair.
• Include sounds to intensify actions or emphasize key moments.
• Choose a soundtrack that complements your animation’s mood.

Pro Tip: Use sound strategically. It shouldn’t overwhelm your visuals but enhance them. Test the audio mix to make sure it’s balanced.

Step 7: Save Your Animation & Test If It Works Well On All Devices

Once done, export your animation in a compatible format—MP4, SVG, and GIF work best across devices. Identify problems in formatting errors, resolution quality, or glitches and tweak as needed so you can reduce playback issues.

Other than that, with 70% of users viewing animations on mobile devices, optimizing it for mobile can increase conversion by 20%. Adjust your settings to maintain quality without slowing down performance.

To make the most of your animation’s performance, here are the techniques to use:

• Avoid frequent layout changes that can affect performance.
• Maintain a steady frame rate of around 24-30 FPS to balance smoothness and performance efficiency.
• Load animations only when needed to avoid unnecessary bandwidth consumption and speed up initial load times.
• Enable GPU acceleration for a smoother animation. Google Chrome’s DevTools can help identify performance bottlenecks.
• Manage memory usage by reducing the number of high-resolution frames in your animations to avoid crashes or sluggish performance.

3 Best Platforms To Help You Create Custom Web Animations

Highlight the key features of each platform that match your creative vision. Try out if they offer free trials to get a hands-on experience on which platform suits your workflow best.

1. Creative Tim - Best For Extensive UI Kits & Templates

Creative Tim is a leading provider of UI kits, themes, and templates to help you create stunning web designs and mobile applications. With over 2.5 million registered users and 8.6 million projects created, you can easily choose elements for your site and engage with a community of developers who share their expertise and support each other.

Here’s how Creative Tim can help you level up your web design:

• Offers 94+ sleek, professional UI kits compatible with popular frameworks like Bootstrap, React, and Tailwind CSS.
• Renders fully coded admin dashboards that are visually appealing and user-friendly to implement complex designs with ease.
• Provides 157+ open-source UI kits (free templates) and 144+ premium UI tools to suit your budget and project requirements.
• Speeds up your design process with a drag-and-drop dashboard to help you create custom layouts without needing extensive coding skills.

2. Webflow - Best for No-Code Web Animations

Webflow is an ideal option if you want to create impressive web animations, even if you have no coding background. It lets you design animations visually, so you can focus on creativity rather than coding. Webflow’s visual editor is super intuitive. It allows you to design complex animations, like parallax effects or interactive scroll-based elements.

Here’s how Webflow can simplify your web animations:

• Use Webflow’s CMS to automate your content and animation updates.
• Build animations that automatically adjust to look great on all devices.
• Connect animations with your site’s content as seamlessly as possible.
• Preview and adjust animations to see how changes will look before publishing.

3. LottieFiles - Best for Lightweight & Scalable Animations

LottieFiles creates and uses lightweight animations that work well on both websites and mobile apps. Their animations load quickly and look sharp on any screen size. LottieFiles also provides easy tools for adding these animations to your projects, so you don’t need to do complicated coding just to make your site visually appealing.

Here’s how LottiesFiles can help your animation process a lot easier:

• Use lightweight animations to make sure your website or app loads swiftly.
• Make use of scalable animations that stay sharp and clear for quality looks.
• Adjust and fine-tune animations to fit design needs and offer creative control.
• Use integration tools to add animations to your projects without complex coding.

Conclusion

To make the transition smoother, set aside time this week to draft a plan for your animation projects. Focus on the key techniques you want to use, then tackle each step progressively. Monitor the results and make iterative improvements as often as needed.

To get sleek, professional designs in your animations, connect with us at Creative Tim to get access to our ready-to-use UI kits and templates. Get a glimpse of our 8.6 million projects today to find animations that fit your site’s style and make your website on top.

Author Bio:

Sarah Mitchell is a freelance writer dedicated to producing premium blog content for entrepreneurs and SMBs. Her work helps them streamline their content marketing and you may recognize her name from platforms like Hubspot, Outbrain, Flippa, and many more.

A good chatbot design can make a huge difference in whether users enjoy using it or not. Just like any part of your website, the chatbot’s user interface (UI) needs to be easy to use, visually appealing, and match the style of your brand.

In this article, we’ll look at 10 chatbot UI design examples that you can use to create your website chatbot. Whether you need a simple button to launch your chatbot, a full chat interface, or a dashboard to manage chatbot settings, these examples will help you get started.

Website Chatbots UI Components

Here are the top components that are specific to website chatbots.

• Chat Interface (Widget) - the main interaction area where users can see and send messages.
• Quick Reply Buttons - default options or buttons that help users to respond quickly without typing, often used for common queries or decision-making steps.
• Typing Indicator - the element that shows users that the chatbot is "thinking".
• Carousel Cards - the component used for showcasing products or providing multiple options for the users.
• Persistent Menu - the menu that remains visible at the bottom of the chat window for a good UX.
• File Upload/Attachment Button - the button allowing users to upload files or images (like screenshots) within the website chatbot interface.
• Error Handling Messages - the messages that appear when the website chatbot doesn’t understand a request

Chatbot UI Design Principles

Check out some design priciples that apply when creating website chatbots.

1. Consistency
Use the same fonts, colors, and buttons throughout the chatbot. The user experience should feel familiar at all times.
2. Clear Communication
Make sure the chatbot explains what it can do. Keep the language simple and easy to understand.
3. User Guidance
Offer suggestions or buttons so users know what to do next. Help them avoid dead ends.
4. Handle Errors Well
When the chatbot doesn’t understand offer helpful error messages to guide users.
5. Provide Feedback
Let users know when a message is sent or when the chatbot is thinking, so they’re not left waiting.

Read this Website Chatbot Design Tips article to learn more how you can create your chatbot easily.

Website Chatbot UI Design Examples

1. View Chatbot Button

This UI chatbot component features a simple, centered button labeled "View Chatbot" within a clean and spacious card layout. The button is minimalist, with rounded edges and a soft background. This component is used to direct users to view or launch the website chatbot interface.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

2. Chatbot Radio Buttons

This UI component provides a clear selection of chatbot models through radio buttons. Users can choose between "GPT-3.5" and the upcoming "GPT-4 (Soon)" option, which is disabled to indicate future availability.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

3. Create Chatbot Card

This component is a card that contains a big plus icon, inviting users to "Create Chatbot." The card comes with a gradient background with a smooth, modern aesthetic. Its rounded corners make it both functional and attractive, offering a beautiful call-to-action for creating a chatbot.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

4. Chatbot Toggle Buttons

This component includes two toggle switches that allow users to enable or disable specific website chatbot functions, such as "Human Help" and "Finish Conversation." Each toggle is styled with a modern, smooth animation and clear labels. The layout is centered.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

5. Chatbot Stats Cards

This component presents a set of three stat cards with clear headings and numerical data, making it easy for users to quickly explore chatbot performance metrics. The layout is and ideal for dashboard interfaces.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

6. Chat Skeleton

This component provides a placeholder or "skeleton" layout, useful during the loading of chat elements. It includes a simple dashed border representing the eventual chat interface or message display.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

7. Chatbot Admin Sidebar

This component is a functional sidebar designed for chatbot admins. It offers a well-organized structure, allowing users to easily navigate between different chatbot management tasks.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

8. Chatbot Add-on Card

This UI component highlights an additional feature or service that can be purchased as an add-on to enhance chatbot capabilities. The card comes with a description, a price tag, and a prominent call-to-action "Add-On" button for quick access.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

9. Chat Interface

This UI component provides a user-friendly chat interface where users can insert their queries. It features a simple design with a conversation window, showing messages from both the user and the chatbot.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

10. Chatbot Widget

This component is a compact chatbot widget that can be embedded on websites or applications. It offers a simplified interface with a greeting and a few pre-set options to guide users through common queries. Users can also type their own messages in the provided text box.

➡️ Get the source code for free.

⭐️ Learn more about chatbots

For more information on chatbots, explore the following useful resources:

• Website Chatbot Design: 10 Tips + UI Examples
• Chatbot vs Live Chat. What are the differences?
• Chatbot vs Conversational AI. What are the differences?

Tailwind CSS is a popular framework for its utility-first approach, enabling developers to create beautiful, responsive, and highly customizable user interfaces with ease. Number inputs are essential components of any web form, whether you're building a checkout form, a settings page, or a user profile section.

In this collection, we showcase 15+ free Tailwind CSS number inputs that cover a wide range of use cases, from simple counters and currency inputs to advanced forms with validation and interactive controls. Each input example is built with Tailwind CSS and HTML, offering clean designs, responsive layouts, and easy customization.

These examples will help you streamline the process of adding sophisticated number inputs to your application, saving you time and effort while maintaining a high standard of design and functionality.

Tailwind CSS Number Input Examples

1. Number Input with Select

A basic number input field with a dropdown selector for choosing a number, allowing users to select a specific value from a list.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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2. Zip Code Input

An input field designed for entering zip codes, with validation support and an information tooltip to guide users in providing location-specific details.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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3. Phone Number Input

A phone number input with a country code selector, providing an easy way for users to enter their phone numbers correctly with international formats.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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4. Input with Amount Controls

A numeric input field with increment (+) and decrement (-) buttons, allowing users to adjust the number conveniently using control buttons.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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5. Input with Controls and Icons

A member addition input field that combines numeric input with increment/decrement controls and icons, improving usability by allowing easy modifications of member counts.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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6. Input Counter with Buttons

A counter input field featuring increment (+) and decrement (-) buttons for quick adjustments to the quantity of items, suitable for scenarios involving quantity management.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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7. Input Currency

A currency input field with a dropdown for selecting the currency type, making it easier for users to enter and adjust monetary amounts in different currencies.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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8. Credit Card Input

A comprehensive credit card input form with fields for the cardholder’s name, card number, expiration date, and CVV, along with a purchase button, designed for secure payment processing.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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9. One-time Password Input

An OTP input form with separate fields for each digit, guiding users to enter a 6-digit code received via SMS for authentication purposes, with options to resend the code if needed.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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10. Currency Conversion Input

A dual-input component that allows users to convert amounts between two different currencies, featuring dropdown selectors for currency types and an exchange rate update timestamp for accurate conversions.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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11. Simple Phone Input

A straightforward phone number input field that includes a placeholder for users to enter their contact number, highlighting the need to include the country code for international numbers.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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12. Phone Input with Validation

An input field for phone numbers that includes real-time validation, providing feedback on whether the entered number meets the required format, improving user accuracy.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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13. Phone Input with Icon

A phone input field featuring an icon of a phone next to the input box, making the field visually distinct and user-friendly by providing a familiar symbol.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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14. Phone Input with Country Code

A phone input field that includes a dropdown for selecting a country code, streamlining the process of entering international phone numbers accurately.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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15. Phone Input with Floating Label

An input field with a label that floats above the input box when the user begins typing, keeping the input clean and ensuring that users know the expected format for entering phone numbers.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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16. Phone Input with Select

A phone input field that combines number input with a dropdown selector, allowing users to pick their country code and enter their phone number in one streamlined input area.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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17. Phone Input with Authentification Form

An input field for entering a phone number as part of an authentication form, offering options for continuing via a traditional button or using alternative methods like signing in with Google.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind
• React version: Yes
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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In today’s rapidly evolving world of mobile application development, creating a unique chat application goes beyond just incorporating basic features. Business users and consumers expect any mobile communication tool to deliver an efficient, intuitive, and engaging experience. Whether you’re developing a specialized app like Clap Messenger or a comprehensive platform like Troop Messenger, adhering to certain principles can significantly boost your app’s usability and, consequently, user satisfaction.

In this blog, we’ll provide ten expert tips on how to perfect your chat app design, ensuring your innovation is both valuable and user-friendly. From mastering UI/UX design to implementing the features users love, this guide will help you optimize your chat app for maximum impact.

Understanding Chat App Design

Relevance of UI/UX in the Chat Apps

It would be pertinent to say that the concept of UI/UX plays a critical role in enhancing the features of chat applications. Even in the era of digital communication, if one builds a beautiful chat app, it ensures to bridge the gap between consumers and provides them a perfect user experience so they stick more to the app. UI/UX is about making the app logical, appealing, and easy to navigate by the user. It reduces difficulties in learning and exposes problems such as navigation issues and other obscure features that are eliminated to enhance the user experience.

Trends in User Interface for Mobile Apps

It is critical to current and future directions of mobile app development to consider trends in UI design.

Some current trend is the simplicity of design combined with bright and rather provocatively typed labels to attract the user’s attention.

It has also gained preference for the aesthetic point of view and for the reduction of inconvenience In low-light conditions.

Also, incorporating highly effective gestures as well as animations maintains the experiences as exciting as possible. The above trends can be included to devise a more aesthetically pleasing and efficient chat application.

10 Tips for Developing Chat Apps

⭐️ Tip 1: It will be helpful to remember that the site is for the user.

If one needs to succeed in the development of chat apps, one should start with the design of an intuitive interface. Make it possible to register, search for contacts, and start a conversation without any delay. The utilized chat interface should have little or nothing else but the messages, so they are visible. Further, the social side of user communications should be taken into account, and elements that strengthen this, for example, emojis and GIFs, should be included, so that the communication is engaging and as close to real as possible.

⭐️ Tip 2: Simplify Navigation

The use of multiple feeds within a Web structure can often discourage users. Simplify the user interface of your app by minimizing the number of steps required to accomplish many primary objectives, for example, interaction with the messaging interface, multimedia sharing, or switching between different conversations. Employ identifiable symbols and motions as a way to promote ease of use. Furthermore, a search bar should always be available to help users type and search for a specific message or contact that they had with a user earlier.

⭐️ Tip 3: Seek a fast rating

Speed is crucial when it comes to chat applications. Users expect responses to be instantaneous, or at the very least, free from significant delays. To meet these expectations, it’s essential to fine-tune your application for optimal performance, ensuring that messages are processed and displayed as quickly as possible. One effective approach is to prioritize loading text before other elements and only load images and videos when necessary. These simple optimizations can greatly enhance the perceived speed of your app, leading to a smoother and more responsive user experience.

⭐️ Tip 4: Implement Responsive Design

Given the variety of devices and screens, a responsive design is crucial. Ensure your chat app provides a consistent experience across all devices, adjusting layout and controls to fit various screen specifications. Responsive design enhances the user experience and contributes to higher engagement rates.

⭐️ Tip 5: Focus on Accessibility

Chat apps should be accessible to everyone, including users with disabilities. Follow accessibility guidelines to design your app. This includes providing text alternatives for images, adequate color contrast, voice input, and adaptive feedback. Simple adjustments, such as adjustable text sizes and screen reader compatibility, can make your app more inclusive.

⭐️ Tip 6: Incorporate Personalization Features

Personalization enhances the user experience by making interactions more relevant and engaging. It allows users to customize themes, font sizes, and notification sounds. Other features like personalized greetings, auto-corrected text, and intelligent responses tailored to the user’s communication style can significantly elevate the app's usability.

⭐️ Tip 7: Incorporate secure messaging

Given the growing sensitivity and privacy concerns in today’s digital communications, integrating robust security measures is essential. Implement end-to-end encryption to protect messages from unauthorized access. Additionally, ensure that privacy settings are easy to locate and customize, empowering users to manage their interactions and control how their information is shared.

⭐️ Tip 8: Dos and Don’ts of Push Notifications

In a similar vein, push notifications are a great way to retain the user for as long as you can, but at the same time, they can feel like they are pestering the user if overused. Use them correctly to inform the users about new messages or new updates while at the same time minimizing their interferences with the normal usage of the application. Many website designers and developers prefer to set up specific notifications welcoming the users to tick or click what they want to be notified on.

⭐️ Tip 9: Tips + Test + Test + Test

It is more or less self-evident that testing plays a critical role in the creation of chat apps. Run the application through its test across the various gadgets and OS to be able to troubleshoot for bugs. Perform the usability testing to check if the app is the way the targeted design and usage were intended. Perform load testing to see how your app performs when many users interact with it concurrently.

⭐️ Tip 10: Gather the feedback of the users

Last but not least, do not hesitate to talk to your users at any time. You can take feedback from the users through polls or using the feedback box that is included in your application. It can also be useful to analyze their activity using tools available in the application to determine how it is being used and what should be changed. To have a sustainable competitive advantage and be on the market for long, the iteration of the app according to the feedback received is of great importance.

Chat App Design Case Studies

The three ideas are GailChat, Clap Messenger, and Troop Messenger which are chat apps for customer service, team, and group communication.

#1 Clap Messenger: Simplifying Communication

By embedding minimalism as an operating principle in its design approach, Clap Messenger is entirely successful. The design of the user interface presented frees the interface from excessive detail, numerous lines, and unnecessary graphics, instead, it uses clean lines, enough white spaces, and great shades of color to make reading and browsing easily bearable by the users. This makes this app easy on the eyes and enhances a great deal of improvement on the navigation of the app.

Key features include:

• Streamlined Navigation: They can switch between the chat screen, contacts screen, and settings screen with little effort and can thus be easily used by novice users.

• Customizable Themes: Building on a clean and stripped-down interface, Clap Messenger does, however, let the user choose the skin he or she finds most appropriate—a feature that lends the application a certain level of personalization without detracting from the basic interface.

• Efficient Notifications: Clap employs harmless notification sounds and different and uniquely shaped notification icons to notify users without interrupting them, thereby designing for harmony.

• Clap Messenger has built a strong foundation that can sustain clients who require easy and functional means of communication by directing its efforts on the client.

#2 Troop Messenger: Effective Business Communication

On the other hand, Troop Messenger is specially designed for business uses and, as such, contains features that enhance business-to-business communication. The design is oriented according to conceptual knowledge of business communication processes and is built to incorporate features such as burnout, recall, and fork out. These are embedded in the UI and help in ensuring that the environment remains professional but user-friendly.

Critical design elements include:

• Organized Interface: Organization of work in Troop Messenger is compartmentalized, helps in segregating multiple threads of communication as well as tools and allows the user to switch between the threads and tasks easily.

• Robust Search Functionality:It has highly effective search functionality through which a user can easily find files, past chats, or contacts. This is especially important for business users who require instant access to the information that they are looking for.

• Data Security Features: Since it is a business communication platform, security takes a central stage in the development of Troop Messenger. Encryption is built into the messaging and file-sharing features, and while these are integrated discreetly into the user interface design, they are declared to the user.

Troop Messenger is a well-designed application to meet the prerequisite requirements of its selective category of users and offers them a full-fledged array of tools to establish an efficient communication system that enhances organizational conveyance while maintaining complete data confidentiality and protection.

From these two applications, developers can learn the differences in the application’s design; while Clap Messenger is more of a simple chat application, Troop Messenger is highly focused on features and security in business environments. The concept of the ‘Single Locus of Control’ strategy caters for its target group in a different but equally effective manner, as the idea of running parallel to the user’s expectation of design fits the needs of the organization.

#3 Galichat: Your 24/7 AI Support Assistant

On the other hand, GaliChat is not just a chatbot but a complete package for companies to improve customer engagement, get better leads, and ultimately save on expenses. As an always-on, always-big, humanlike support that answers each user individually, GaliChat.com is the ideal AI support for any company that wants to succeed in the era of digital transformation.

Conclusion

In the highly competitive mobile app development industry, and particularly when it comes to chat platforms, strict compliance with best practices greatly improves user satisfaction.

As stated, the guidelines promoted here are the base for developers from the beginner to the advanced level who want to create practical yet easy-on-the-eye and user-friendly applications. Software developers who aim at selling chat apps to clients should be able to create innovative chat applications that will successfully compete in the market by considering such factors as user experience and usability, as well as incorporating feedback from their users.

However, always keep in mind that the end game is to provide the means of communication for individuals in the most smooth, convenient, and efficient manner possible. With these pro tips, your chat app is not just an application but a way to a higher level of people’s touch.

Author:

Swathi Andavarapu is a seasoned content writer and strategist with a passion for storytelling. As the Chief Content/Copy Strategist at Tvisha Technologies, she crafts compelling narratives that resonate with diverse audiences. Connect with her on LinkedIn for more insights into her work.

With the current advancement in technology, efficiency is not a mere slogan. But, it has become a bare necessity for web designers, developers, and tech-experts.

The competition is growing as many UI/UX professionals, engineers, designers, etc., are embracing the industry. In such a scenario, working throughput is the only thing that can distinguish you from others.

However, many are unaware of the fact that tech can be the answer to maintaining efficient workflows. Today, many advanced tools can automate data-entry tasks, help manage project resources, and even provide chunks of code to overcome a mental block.

This blog post will show you how technology can streamline your processes and make your projects more effective. Consequently, establishing you as a professional worker with high productivity.

Appreciating the Position of Technology in Today’s Workforce

Let's first have a look at how technology can be incorporated into the current working environment before we discuss the tools and technologies that can help you improve your workflow.

Artificial Intelligence, AI for short, can mimic the human abilities to check, refine, optimize, and even create things. For instance, AI tools can comprehend code to identify potential backfalls and fix them. Thus, making audits a piece of cake for you.

A branch of AI, called Machine Learning (ML) is used in organizations for analyzing patterns in big data. Thus, AI is also helpful with creating financial forecasts for a company, allowing them to maximize their investments and earn big time.

Furthermore, advanced online software can automate repetitive tasks by following a fixed algorithm. This can reduce the amount of manual labor required for large-scale projects, allowing humans to concentrate on other important details.

As a result of technology and tools in the workforce developers, programmers, etc., create comprehensive solutions with less time and resources spent.

A case in point of smart tech use in software development can be Creative Tim. It’s a platform that provides top-functioning UI solutions for web developers and designers to jumpstart their careers in the industry.

As starters, we recommend trying the Material Dashboard 2 React. The product is completely free to use and can revolutionize the way you do your projects.

Systems and Equipment to Help in the Management of Workflows

Below, we’ve outlined all the software and tools that are necessary to keep a smooth working flow. We will cover each aspect in detail so that you can follow along easily.

Project Management Software

One of the first steps to an efficient workflow is effective project management. Apps like Trello, Asana, and Monday are useful when it comes to creating and assigning tasks, setting up timelines, and checking the status of work.

Such tools enable you to work with your team in real time to be sure that everyone understands the situation.

By being well aware of the project’s cost, time, and budget constraints, people work accordingly to produce polished results. Otherwise, there is a lot of miscommunication between the team members, causing hindrances in the design process.

Automation Tools

Some applications such as Zapier and IFTTT can help you minimize the number of actions you have to do manually.

These tools are quite helpful when it comes to creating and designing mockups or when it comes to deploying your code. They can take the burden of doing repetitive tasks that would otherwise take ages to complete by hand.

For example, Zapier can automatically update your project management software when you push a code to GitHub. Hence, letting everyone know you’re done with the said activity, and keeping the workflow fluid for other tasks.

Besides that, OCR tools like imagetotext.info can automate data entry tasks by scanning images and extracting their text for later use.

Thus, the tool can make image content editable, updatable, and storable on digital devices, saving a great deal of time in digitizing vital information.

Collaboration Platforms

Communication is a vital part of any project. Thus, we need collaboration platforms such as Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Discord to keep people working in harmony.

These powerful tools have chat, video conference, and document-sharing capabilities, ensuring your team is in touch at all times.

The platforms are also useful for web designers and developers as they can instantly see what applications their leads/peers are currently using. Hence, providing or receiving guidance to resolve unforeseen issues. Or monitoring the productivity of other workers.

Furthermore, the platforms are also crucial to creating a unified work environment. This allows an easy synch of code repositories and eases the overall software design.

Cloud Computing

Some of the popular cloud computing service providers include Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Services, and Microsoft Azure.

Web designers and developers can utilize cloud platforms to test, develop, and deploy their applications, without breaking any infrastructure.

Consequently, the front-end and back-end professionals can scale the scope of the project up or down to meet time or cost constraints.

Also, cloud services have strong security measures in place so that your data and applications are always safe. Hence, leveraging technology can help improve working practices resulting in sustainable and secure software solutions for mobile and desktop.

Examples of How Organizations Can Use Technology to Improve Workflow

Here are some practical applications of how technology can help streamline workflows in web design and development.

1. Automating Design Process

Suppose you are a web designer developing a big project with multiple stakeholders involved. Your team lead has required you to submit a rough sketch for the design by a certain deadline.

However, having an elaborate number of team members has halted your ability to move quickly toward project completion. You would need to send many to-and-fro emails to the team lead requiring permissions for the submission, approval, and so on.

But technology is here to the rescue! Tools like Sketch or Figma allow you to easily design different prototypes, which can be later integrated with other project management tools.

Then, the entire team can receive a notification of upload, requiring no need for approval messages, or tiring to-and-fro emails.

2. Reducing Code Deployment Time

For the developers, some tools like Jenkins can help in the process of testing and deploying the code.

Through the creation of automated pipelines, you will be in a position to enforce a check and ensure that your code is tested and deployed properly. Hence, minimizing the occurrence of errors and enhancing the quality of your applications.

There can be many other forms of examples where technology ensures efficient workflows for companies. However, for now, we’ll stick to just these two examples and carry on with the rest of our article.

A How-To Guide on the Integration of Technology in Workflows

Below, we’ve shared how you can integrate advanced tools into your organization for smoother workflows.

Understanding Organizational Culture

Before the installation of new technology, one needs to first understand how work is done in the organization.

Determine the existing problems and the specific domains that could be leveraged by technology the most. This understanding will help you identify which tools are right for you and if they meet the intended objectives.

Also, try to learn the hierarchical procedures in place, and how changes are perceived in the organization. If the upper management team is open to a technological shift, a rapid change in the working processes is possible.

However, if you feel like there’s a strong resistance to shifts in working paradigms, then take things slow. Gradually start to revamp day-to-day tasks so that technological integration is buttery smooth.

Integration and Training

What follows after the identification of the tools is the actual integration of the tools. Make sure that the new tech is compatible with current systems in the organization.

For example, Google Collab, a cloud service offering state-of-the-art systems for rent, requires a very strong internet connection to work well. Otherwise, you won’t be able to parse resources the way you want, resulting in time delays in the development process.

Additionally, spend some of your time training the team. Relaying sufficient training will allow all the members to understand how to use the new tools. As a result, their productivity will go up both as individuals and as a group of workers.

Monitoring and Adaptation

Things are constantly changing in the technological world. This means that you should always keep checks on the effectiveness of your new tools from time to time.

Always get input from the team members and be ready to make changes as may be required. This flexibility will help to guarantee that your workflow does not deteriorate as time goes on.

However, organizations with a rigid leadership style may suffer from adapting to new technologies. A case study from William W. McCartney and Constance R. Campbell shows that a combination of management skills is necessary for success.

Thus, there’s no definite answer on how to monitor and adapt to technological equipment in organizations. Judge according to the conditions provided and make an educated decision.

Final Words

The integration of technology in workflows is essential for achieving efficiency in web design and development.

Advanced tools such as AI apps, automation software, collaboration platforms, and cloud computing services play a crucial role in streamlining processes and improving productivity.

By incorporating such tools, developers and designers can automate tasks, enhance collaboration, and optimize project management.

As a result, they can reduce code deployment times and automate design processes to ensure comprehensive software solutions.

This article gathers a collection of versatile inputs that contains a text field for entering a search string. See below our search input examples coded with Tailwind CSS.

#1 Tailwind CSS Voice Search Input Box

Tailwind CSS search input box.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Voice Search

Use this voice search bar component from Flowbite to allow users to search for pages within your website not only via text but also with voice.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Tailwind CSS CS:GO Search Button

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Search Button made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 Search Bar

Gray outline, navigation, minimal, search, tailwind css.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.9.6
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Tailwind Search Bar

Get started with this component to enable users to search based on a query and get page results in Tailwind CSS from Flowbite.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Search Input Field

Get started with this search input component from the Flowbite library to set up a search bar on your website.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#7 Search Input

Simple search input with icon made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.9.6
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#8 Search Bar

An expandable search bar built with tailwindcss only.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#9 Tailwind CSS Search Box

Simple search component made with Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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Knowing how important this navigation component is when creating web projects, we gathered in this article a collection of beautiful menus that are responsive and coded with Tailwind CSS.

Beautiful Menus Responsive and Coded with Tailwind CSS

Menus are essential user interface components that appear when users interact with a button, action, or other control. They are actually the basis of the user experience. The menu component presents all the main pages around which the content is organized. Knowing how important this navigation component is when creating web projects, we gathered in this article a collection of beautiful menus that are responsive and coded with Tailwind CSS. Check them out below!

#1 Simple Menu

A simple menu with hover effect made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Navbar Section Hero and Menu

Navbar and Sidebar Menu made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Tailwind CSS Sidebar

Use this sidebar component on either side of the page to show a list of menu items and links.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 Tailwind CSS Dropdown Navigation Bar

Use this dropdown element inside a navigation bar to show a second level menu.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Menu Profile Sidebar

Profile menu sidebar made with Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Tailwind CSS Hamburger Menu

Simple hamburger menu animation made with Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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There are many ways to install Tailwindcss on a fresh Laravel 8 install. You can configure your application by yourself or use a Preset to do it faster. We'll start with the custom one, skip to the end to check available presets.

Install Tailwind CSS

First, let's install NPM dependencies

npm install

Now install tailwindcss via npm

npm install tailwindcss

Add Tailwindcss to your resources/css/app.css

You don't have to install autoprefixer or postcss-import, because it's already installed with laravel mix

@import "tailwindcss/base";

@import "tailwindcss/components";

@import "tailwindcss/utilities";

Create your Tailwind config file

npx tailwindcss init

Update your webpack.mix.js file

mix.js('resources/js/app.js', 'public/js')
    .postCss('resources/css/app.css', 'public/css', [
        require('tailwindcss'),
    ]);

Compile your assets

Finish by compiling your assets and you'll be ready.

npm run dev

Tailwind CSS Presets

There are many presets ready for installing Tailwindcss in a Laravel project, some of them even includes few auth components to get the ball rolling:

• Jetstream
• Laravel UI
• Laravel Preset
• Laravel 7.0+ Frontend preset for Tailwind CSS
• Laravel tailwind css dashboard preset

We have gathered in this article a collection of easy-to-use Contact Forms that you can use in your project to allow users to communicate with the site owner. See below our Contact Form examples coded with Tailwind CSS.

#1 Tailwind CSS Live Chat Box and Chat Bubble with Contact Form

Use Tailwind CSS Live Chat Box and Chat Bubble to create a live chat box with contact form on your website. Live Chat Box and Chat Bubble with Contact Form is a user-friendly, light-weight module for embedding a live chat box and contact form in your website. Get free form API: formbold.com

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Contact Form

Simple contact form made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.9.6
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Floating Label Contact Form

Modern and minimal floating label contact form for web3forms.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 Tailwind CSS Contact Form

This is a fully working contact form that is ready to be used with Tailwind CSS, This includes saving development time when you need to write custom CSS for forms, buttons, and other. Get free contact form API: formbold.com

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Basic Contact Form - Nickname

Basic contact form for simple website - one merged field for nickname. Responsive and only on tailwind foundation.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.2.0
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Contact Form Popup Widget

Intercom Tailwind CSS Style Contact form Popup Widget powered by Web3Forms.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#7 Contact Map

Form Contact with map background made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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Alerts are essential UI/UX components used to give users feedback. The nature and urgency of the information should be made clear via the alert's shape, color, and position. Knowing how important this component is when creating web projects, we gathered in this article a collection of beautiful alerts that are responsive and coded with Tailwind CSS. Check them out below!

#1 Error List

List of errors design made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Tailwind CSS Toast

Use this Tailwind CSS toast component to show message alerts and push notifications to your users.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Tailwind CSS Social Network Notification

Notification block for a social network made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 Tailwind CSS Alerts

Use these alert components to show messages based on user behaviour. You can use success, danger, warning, and info styles alerts.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Tailwind CSS Alerts

Alert Variations made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Simple Notification

Notification with backdrop-blur.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#7 Tailwind CSS Simple Banner

Simple banner variations made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#8 Tailwind CSS Simple Alert

Simple Alert made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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Modals are separate windows within a web app that provide information or require confirmation from the user. This article contains a list of the best modals coded with Tailwind CSS that you can copy-paste now in your project. See below.

#1 Tailwind CSS Modal Popup

Delete popup with SVG icon made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Tailwind CSS Modal Forgot Password

Fully coded and responsive dialog for Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Share Modal

Modal to share on social networks.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 (very) simple modal

Just a simple modal with a few lines of code made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Animation Modal

Awesome animation modal made with Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Alpine Modal

Tailwind CSS Alpine Modal for member invitation.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#7 Awesome Modal

This is an awesome modal. It can be customized by adding ::backdrop to it in custom CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.4.6
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#8 Free Tailwind CSS Modal Component

Modal Tailwind components are web page elements that display in the front and deactivate the rest of the content on the page.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#9 Tailwind CSS Modal

Use this responsive modal component to show interactive information to your website users.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#10 Tailwind CSS login/register modal

Use this modal component for authentication actions like login or register for your users.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#11 Simple Modal

Modal with Cancel/OK buttons made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#12 Alpine.js + TailwindCSS Lightbox Modal

Simple Alpine.js with TailwindCSS 'lightbox-like' modal, useful for images, image grids, galleries, and similar content.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 1.0.1
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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A landing page is a web page created mainly for marketing purposes. It is used when the visitors "land on" after clicking a link in an email or an ad from Google, Facebook, and other external sources. If you are looking to create a beautiful and responsive landing page for your website, you will need the best UI components. In this article, we've gathered a collection of beautiful components coded with Tailwind CSS to use for your landing page.

#1 Footer

Footer with social links made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#2 Tailwind CSS Navbar

Tailwind CSS Navbar with Material Design 3.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#3 Profile Page

Tailwind CSS profile page with background image.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#4 Card Stats

Card Stats for Admin Dashboard.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.4
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#5 Table Visits

Chart table with visits data made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#6 Card Table

Card Table pink version made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#7 Material Design Card

Material Design 3 Blog Post Card implementation with Tailwind CSS and Material Tailwind Framework.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#8 User Profile Social Card

Tailwind CSS Profile Card with numbers and description.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#9 Card Login

Card login with social icons made using Tailwind CSS.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 2.2.19
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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#10 Material Design Button Variants

Material Design 3 Button Variants implementation with Tailwind CSS and Material Tailwind Framework.

Features:

• Responsive: Yes
• Tailwind Version: 3.0.18
• Made with: HTML, CSS, Tailwind CSS
• Browser Compatibility: Chrome, Opera, Safari, Edge, Firefox

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If you’re starting a new Vite project, you might want to consider using Tailwind CSS. It requires some time to learn all the utility classes, but you rarely have to write CSS anymore.

Why Vite?

Vite is an opinionated web dev build tool that serves your code via native ES Module imports during dev and bundles it with Rollup for production.

Installation steps

Note Vite comes with vue 3 by default

First, let's create new vite project:

npm init vite-app <project-name>
cd <project-name>
npm install
npm run dev

Next install tailwindcss

npm install tailwindcss

Create your Tailwind config file

npx tailwindcss init

Vite automatically applies your PostCSS config to all styles in *.vue files and imported plain .css files. Create a postcss.config.js in your project root.

touch postcss.config.js

Add module to postcss.config.js

module.exports = {
    plugins: [
        require("tailwindcss"),
        require("autoprefixer"),
    ],
};

Create app.css file in src/assets/app.css and import tailwindcss to it

@import "tailwindcss/base";
@import "tailwindcss/components";
@import "tailwindcss/utilities";

Finally you have to import app.css to main.js file

import './assets/app.css'

That's it! Now your project is ready to use all the tailwind css utilities in your new Vue / Vite project.