SScale Themedocs

The hero section for your homepage with 4 variants and flexible blocks.

Banner (Hero)

The Banner section is the first impression of your store. It displays a full-screen image or video with overlaid content. It is typically the first section of your homepage.


The 4 variants

The Banner section offers 4 display modes. You choose the variant in the section's Layout setting.

Hero

The classic mode: a full-screen image or video with text content overlaid.

This is the most commonly used mode for homepages. The dark overlay makes the text readable on any image.

Split

The image takes up one half of the screen, the text content the other half. Perfect for storytelling.

💡Split mode is ideal when you have longer text to display. The text has its own space and doesn't need an overlay.

Stacked

Content is stacked vertically: text above or below the image.

Flexible Columns

Advanced mode with 2 or 3 columns whose width you control individually. Ideal for creative layouts.


Image & Video

Background image

You can set a desktop image and a mobile image separately.

and on mobile (cropped portrait image) showing that the two images are different)

⚠️Always set a dedicated mobile image (portrait format). The desktop image (landscape) will often be poorly cropped on a vertical screen. Recommended sizes: desktop 1920x800px, mobile 750x1000px.

Background video

Instead of an image, you can use a video that loops silently in the background.


Height

The height determines the vertical space the banner occupies:

OptionApproximate heightRecommended usage
Small~30vhInterior pages, secondary banners
Medium~50vhVersatile use
Large~70vhHomepages, brand pages
Full screen100vhMaximum impact, main homepage
AdaptAdapts to the image ratioWhen the image should be displayed without cropping

Overlay

The overlay is a semi-transparent dark veil over the image that improves text readability.

💡30-40% is the sweet spot for most images. Go up to 50-60% if your image is very light. Go down to 10-20% if your image is already dark.

Content position

You control where the text is positioned in the banner using a 3x3 grid system:

The position is configurable separately for desktop and mobile, allowing you to optimize each experience.


Curved edge

The Curved media edge option adds a rounded edge at the bottom of the image, creating a smooth transition to the next section.


Blocks

Blocks are the content elements you add to the banner. Drag and drop to reorder them.

Heading (title)

The main title of your banner. Choose the level (H1, H2) and the size.

Text (paragraph)

Descriptive text below the title. Keep it short: 1-2 sentences maximum.

Button (CTA)

Call-to-action button. Choose from the theme's 3 button styles and set the link.

and "Learn more" (style 3, outline))

Timer (countdown)

Displays a countdown timer directly in the banner. Uses the date from the global timer or a custom date.

Icon List

Icon list with short text. Perfect for selling points (free shipping, warranty, etc.).

A mini product form integrated directly into the banner. The visitor can add to cart without leaving the section.

Subheading

Small text above the main title, often in uppercase. E.g.: "NEW", "EXCLUSIVE", "LIMITED EDITION".


Configuration examples

Classic homepage

  • Variant: Hero
  • Height: Full screen
  • Overlay: 35%
  • Blocks: Subheading + Heading + Text + Button
  • Result: Maximum impact, the visitor is immersed

Promo with urgency

  • Variant: Hero
  • Height: Medium
  • Palette: Accent (vivid background)
  • Blocks: Heading + Timer + Button
  • Result: Creates urgency with the countdown

Product storytelling

  • Variant: Split
  • Blocks: Subheading + Heading + Text + Button + Icon List
  • Result: The visitor understands the product and its benefits