6 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using Framer for Web Design

Framer is a powerful and intuitive tool for crafting beautiful, interactive websites and prototypes. However, as easy as it is to use, there are common pitfalls that can undermine the professionalism and user experience of your projects. Avoiding these mistakes will instantly elevate your designs and make your Framer websites stand out.

1. Horizontal Scroll Overflow

One of the most frustrating issues is horizontal scroll bars caused by fixed-width elements exceeding the viewport width, especially on smaller screens. This makes a site look broken and hard to use.
Fix: Use flexible widths like 'fill' instead of fixed widths and set appropriate breakpoints to prevent overflow and keep a clean, responsive layout.

2. Inconsistent Hover States

Multiple or clunky hover effects, especially in navigation and buttons, confuse users and make interactions feel unpolished.
Fix: Stick to one clean hover effect per interactive element and apply it consistently for a smooth and professional user experience.

3. FAQ Interactions that Are Hard to Use

Often, FAQ sections only allow clicking on a small icon or arrow to reveal answers, frustrating users who expect the whole question row to be clickable. Also, abrupt layout jumps when content expands can feel broken.
Fix: Make the entire FAQ item clickable by wrapping the question and icon in one interactive component and use smooth animations like Framer's Layout Jumper to ensure natural layout changes.

4. Inconsistent Max Widths Across Sections

Varying max widths in different website sections create a disjointed visual flow and reduce readability.
Fix: Maintain a consistent max width for all sections to ensure a unified, fluid design.

5. Image Flashing on Hover

Images that abruptly change when hovered look unprofessional and distract users.
Fix: Use two overlapping frames with opacity animations for smooth image transitions instead of an abrupt switch between image fills.

6. Neglecting SEO Best Practices

Failing to optimize headings, alt tags for images, meta descriptions, and using keywords undermines your site’s visibility in search engines.
Fix: Use proper heading hierarchy (one H1 per page), add descriptive alt text to images, craft compelling meta titles and descriptions, and integrate relevant keywords naturally.