When you use AOS to animate elements as users scroll through your site, keeping your animations smooth and efficient is essential for a polished experience. Animations can add visual appeal, but too many or poorly optimized assets can slow down your web page and frustrate visitors. To maintain strong performance, follow these best practices:

• Limit the number of animated elements; only animate items that truly benefit from motion;
• Optimize image sizes by compressing them before adding to your site;
• Avoid animating large background images or heavy elements whenever possible;
• Use simpler animation types for complex or frequently repeated elements;
• Test your site on different devices to ensure animations remain smooth;
• Defer non-critical animations or load them as users scroll, not all at once.

By thoughtfully choosing which elements you animate and ensuring your images and assets are optimized, you help your site stay fast and responsive while still delivering engaging effects.