10 Advance jQuery Scripts to take Your Website to the Next Level
Before 2008, there were only a handful (compared to now) of sites which were of a very high level of quality and stunningly unique; standing out from the rest. It was in 2008 when many tools and frameworks became more popular and widely used amongst the masses. This included CSS based design and everyone’s favourite – Wordpress! Due to this, today, every half decent web designer has a stunning website. You’re probably wondering what I’m getting at? To make your website standout from the rest, you need to take your website to the next level. In this post, I’m going to showcase many Advanced jQuery techniques to add that extra touch to your site.
Advanced jQuery
Below are a list of sites that offer some amazing jQuery script by which you can achieve some stunning effect for your site. I have given a brief introduction to each effect with a link to the original site direct download.
Taking Captcha’s to the next level! A new, intuitive drag and drop captcha:
Here we’re asked to drag the pencil into the circle! Neat!
Note: According to the producers, this Captcha’s security level is medium.
jQuery Cycle – Custom Incoming/Outgoing Transitions
Cool image transitions that were once possible in Flash only. This powerful script has room for lots of customisation to all you to fine grain your transition over speed and easing in/out transitions.
I really like this effect (might implement it here in the future!).
A very nice/smooth script which you can implement to a div.
This script can be used for
- Image Galleries
- Products
- Navigation
- Anything else!
Some features:
- Horizontal/Vertical
- Can Scroll using navigational buttons, API calls, keyboard arrow keys, and the mouse scroll wheel.
- Ability to make your own effects
- and lots of other stuff! See script homepage for script
An awesome effect for portfolios and just showcasing your work!
Here you click the tabs above the images and jQuery performs a cool transition to filter out the required category!
A Nice Effect!
A customisable password strength meter to show how secure your password is.
With a bit of tweaking, you should be able to implement it with your registration forms. I’m sure the download contains all the instructions.
Note: Images can be changed!
Again from the same site as the above two. This is similar to an accordion effect however horizontal from the edge of the screen.
Like the one found on a Mac.
Smooooth!
BONUS – jQuery Tetris!!!
WIN!
Conclusion
You need to initially impress your users within a very short amount of time and one of the methods to achieve this is to use jQuery. By adopting some of the uses above backed up by some inspiration on your side, you can be sure that many of your users will return.
Important Note! All of the above methods are the foundation upon which a strong structure can be built. Use it to your advantage. With some tweaking and CSS, you can take much more out of them. For a freelancer. it’s very important.
If you’re not in the web design/development industry, then using even the most basic jQuery will more than likely impress your visitors! (It’s alright for some!)
Although I love jQuery, I have to disagree with your opinion that it’s the only way to make your website unique. If you have some skills in PS and HTML/CSS you can craft a stunning web design without using a single piece of JavaScript code.
I agree with you that using jQuery is not the only way to add spice to your site however these days, especially in the web design industry, every half-looked after websites looks stunning! jQuery is the way to move forward!
Thanks for your comment!
I also have to disagree.
I don’t think it’s jQuery. It’s just Javascript. Sure, jQuery makes it easier for all people to handle Javascript effects but I think jQuery isn’t THE thing that makes it special. It’s the Web 2.0 and his trends which are not revolutionized by jQuery. jQuery just does it on a simpler way. It’s not the next level. It’s the level of today.
I say, HTML5 is the “next” level.
btw. I’m also have to disagree about that before 2008 there were only a handful of sites which were on a high level. You can’t compare this. The Level isn’t similar to today. back in 2002, tables were the grates thing to make websites. So we could say: That was high level for that time.
Thanks for the comment René, much appreciated.
I agree JQuery is the “level of today” however believe it or not; there are still many awesome designers with stunning sites out there who have very little knowledge of jQuery and its possibilities! Thus, although it’s today’s technology, many out there are a little behind in this aspect of web technology and hence, need waking up!
HTML 5 is indeed the next stage on the web alongside CSS 3!
I’ll keep in mind your final comment and make sure I do a bit more research before posting such statements as “before 2008″. You have stated correctly that we cannot compare today’s quality of sites with those of 2008 due to the technology available however, leaving this aspect aside and comparing directly between sites from 2007 and now, we can come to a conclusion that many of the sites that use jQuery today look far more stunning than those in 2007 when jQuery was of very little use!
Thanks Again!
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You need to impress your users within a very short amount of time and one of the methods to achieve this is to use jQuery. These advance jQuery uses will certainly help!
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I think Animation and Design are two totally different things. So if you can complement both there’s no doubt that you may get a better final product.
Anyway every project has different needs.
Good call.
They are very different things and to implement both together is an art in itself.
Thanks for the roundup, I know about most of these but I had not seen the captcha. I really like that and may have to put it to good use.
Heh heh, The captcha was new to me also and is my favourite from this list (excluding Tetris, of course!).
Thanks for the comment Rick!
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JQuery is a framework that will eventually be replaced by native browser frameworks. It is still only javascript afterall, therefore cautious use of javascript will yield the same results. in conclusion it’s not the only way to spice up a site. My framework, however, creates another level of encapsulation that makes creating interesting things much easier. But creativity is always left up to the developer/designer.
Hi Ezrad.
Yes, jQuery is after all only JavaScript however many believe it is here to stay. One reason for this in my opinion is that, although it would be nice for a native browser framework, it’s unlikely to happen for a very long time (if it ever does) due to the relationship between the browsers (Microsoft, Mozilla, Google). However, it’s a grey area ATM.
Thanks for the comment! Much appreciated.
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Very nice article. I love jquery!
Thanks!
Amazing posts, thanks for sharing – I’ve only recently just started with jQuery and I’m loving it !!!!
To be honest, I’m also not an expert on jQuery and JavaScript! Hoping to advance in these greatly soon.
Thanks for the comment! Much appreciated!
Pretty much the same as everyone else,
I love jquery to bit – i think it opens up total cross-browser effects and advanced flash-like pages without having flash, for instance iPhone or a dated browser that doesn’t support flash.
That’s one of the reasons why it rocks! It’s cross-browser compatibility!
BTW, your JQVibrator (http://tarnfeldweb.info/jqvibrator/) is awesome! Would have added it to this list if I came across it sooner!
Thanks for the comment!
Thanks so much!!
No problem!
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I have numerous problems with my web browser Neoplanet on your site. The monkeys are in the page
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Apologies breanne i. hartman!! I’ll have to download Neoplanet!
Great lists. That AJAX Fancy Captcha is kind of weird though
Very weird indeed!!
I wish I had this level of knowledge and experience. I’ve been struggling in this area for sometime and not able to break through – this information could be exactly what I need, thanks!
I’m sure with a little practice, you’ll be just as good!
Kick-ass collection of jQuery scripts. Very very useful. Keep up the good work.
Chandan