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Fullscreen Templates

Fullscreen templates cover the entire viewport for maximum impact. Use them for important announcements, welcome experiences, and high-priority messages.

Overview

PropertyValue
Template Count11+
PositionFull viewport
OverlayFull coverage
Best ForWelcome mats, major announcements

Common Use Cases

Welcome Mats

  • First-time visitor greetings
  • Site introductions
  • Age verification
  • Terms acceptance

Major Announcements

  • Product launches
  • Company news
  • Feature releases
  • Event promotions

Gated Content

  • Newsletter gates
  • Content previews
  • Membership prompts
  • Premium upgrades

Special Events

  • Holiday promotions
  • Sale events
  • Limited offers
  • Milestone celebrations

Template Styles

Centered Content

Content centered in viewport:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ [Heading] │
│ [Text] │
│ [CTA] │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Split Screen

Two-column layout:

┌──────────────────┬──────────────────┐
│ │ │
│ [Image] │ [Content] │
│ │ [Form] │
│ │ [Button] │
│ │ │
└──────────────────┴──────────────────┘

Background Media

Full background image/video:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░░░ [Overlay Content] ░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Card Overlay

Content card on fullscreen backdrop:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░ ┌───────────────┐ ░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░ │ Content │ ░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░ │ Card │ ░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░ └───────────────┘ ░░░░░░░░░░░ │
│ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Layout Options

Vertical Alignment

PositionUse Case
TopImportant header messages
CenterDefault, balanced
BottomWith top image/video

Horizontal Alignment

PositionUse Case
LeftText-heavy, reading flow
CenterDefault, formal
RightWith left media

Content Width

WidthUse Case
Narrow (400-500px)Simple messages
Medium (600-800px)Forms, more content
Wide (800-1000px)Rich layouts
FullEdge-to-edge

Background Options

Solid Color

Simple, fast-loading backgrounds.

Gradient

Multiple color gradients for visual interest.

Image

Full-bleed photography or graphics.

  • Use high-quality images
  • Optimize file size
  • Add overlay for text readability

Video

Background video loops.

  • Muted, autoplaying
  • Consider fallback image
  • File size impact

Pattern

Subtle patterns for texture.

Animation Options

Entry Animations

  • Fade in
  • Scale up
  • Slide in
  • Blur in

Content Animation

  • Staggered element entry
  • Typewriter text
  • Animated graphics
  • Parallax effects

Exit Animations

  • Fade out
  • Scale down
  • Slide out

Customization Tips

Backgrounds

  1. Use overlays for text readability
  2. Compress images for performance
  3. Test on various screens
  4. Consider dark/light modes

Content

  1. Large, readable typography
  2. Clear hierarchy
  3. Single focused message
  4. Prominent CTA

Close Options

  1. Clear close button
  2. "No thanks" text link
  3. Click outside (optional)
  4. Escape key

Best Practices

  1. Use sparingly — High-impact, high-interruption
  2. Clear exit — Easy to dismiss
  3. Mobile optimize — Test on small screens
  4. Fast loading — Don't slow page
  5. Clear value — Worth the interruption
  6. One per visit — Don't repeat often

When to Use Fullscreen

Good uses:

  • First-time visitors
  • Major announcements
  • Legal requirements (age, terms)
  • High-value offers

Avoid for:

  • Frequent promotions
  • Minor updates
  • Returning visitors
  • Mobile users (often)

Age Verification

Legal compliance pattern:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Are you 21 or older? │
│ │
│ [Yes, Enter] [No, Exit] │
│ │
│ By entering, you agree to │
│ our Terms of Service │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Welcome Mat Example

First-visit engagement:

┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Welcome to Our Store! 🎉 │
│ │
│ Get 15% off your first order │
│ │
│ [email@example.com] │
│ [Get My Discount] │
│ │
│ No thanks, I'll pay full price │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘

Mobile Considerations

Fullscreen on mobile needs special attention:

  • Content must fit without scroll (ideally)
  • Larger touch targets
  • Readable text (16px+)
  • Easy close access
  • Consider showing smaller popup instead
  • Test orientation changes

Performance

Fullscreen templates should still be fast:

  1. Optimize background images
  2. Use modern formats (WebP)
  3. Lazy load when possible
  4. Minimize animations
  5. Test on slow connections