Build a parallax scrolling website: 10 pro tips

The term 'parallax' refers to the apparent movement of objects when viewed from different positions. The technique was originally used in 2D video games where background images moved slower than foreground images, creating an illusion of depth. Who would have thought something popularized in 1982 arcade game Moon Patrol would become a major trend for web design 30 years later!

Parallax websites have come a long way since the simple two-layered site. With HTML5, CSS3 and modern browsers, there are many parallax sites that use multiplane animation, introduce new elements and create motion beyond the y-axis using scrolling. If you're unfamiliar check out these eye-popping examples of parallax scrolling websites.

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