3D websites can be either: (1) a performance disaster, or (2) a conversion weapon. The difference is engineering discipline: budgets, fallbacks, and accessibility.
Performance budgets are non-negotiable
Set hard limits: initial load size, time-to-interactive, and GPU work. Keep motion subtle and purposeful. If the page melts mid-range devices, you’re paying for bounce rates.
Design standards that scale
Reusable components, consistent typography, and a predictable navigation model make “cinematic” feel professional instead of chaotic. The goal is not maximal effects — it’s maximal clarity.
Rule of thumb
Animation should support comprehension. If it competes with reading, it loses.
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