Gate Content Override

A powerful Framer override system that enables lead capture by gating premium content behind a form submission. Users must fill out a form to unlock hidden content, creating an effective lead generation mechanism with smooth animations and persistent user state.

How It Works

The Gate Content Override consists of three interconnected functions that work together to create a seamless gated content experience:

1. gateForm() - Handles form submission and unlocks content

2. gateReveal() - Controls the visibility and animation of gated content

3. hideFormAfterSubmit() - Hides the form after successful submission

Setup Instructions

Step 1: Add the Code Override

• Create a new code file in your Framer project (e.g., 'GateContent.tsx')

• Paste the provided override code into the file

• Save the file - Framer will automatically detect the three override functions

Step 2: Apply Overrides to Your Layers

• Form Layer: Apply the 'gateForm' override to your form component

• Gated Content Layer: Apply the 'gateReveal' override to the content you want to hide

• Form Container: Apply the 'hideFormAfterSubmit' override to the form's parent container

Technical Details

State Management

• Uses localStorage to persist unlock state across page refreshes

• Global state variables ensure real-time synchronization between components

• Path-specific storage allows different content to be gated on different pages

Animation System

• Content Reveal: Smooth 0.5s ease-out transition from hidden (opacity: 0, height: 0) to visible (opacity: 1, height: auto)

• Form Hide: 0.4s ease-in transition that collapses the form and removes it from layout flow

• Prevents layout shift by using display: none after animation completion

Browser Compatibility

• Server-side rendering safe with typeof window checks

• Works across all modern browsers that support localStorage

• Graceful degradation if localStorage is unavailable

Features

• Lead Capture: Collect user information before revealing premium content

• Persistent State: Content remains unlocked across page refreshes and sessions

• Smooth Animations: Professional-grade transitions for content reveal and form hiding

• Path-Specific Gating: Different content can be gated independently on different pages

• No Layout Shift: Form disappears cleanly without affecting surrounding content spacing

• Mobile Responsive: Works seamlessly across all device sizes

Use Cases

• Premium Content Previews: Show a teaser of articles, guides, or resources before requiring signup

• Lead Magnets: Gate downloadable resources like PDFs, templates, or tools

• Newsletter Signups: Reveal exclusive content or special offers after email capture

• Course Previews: Show lesson content after registration or payment form completion

• Consultation Bookings: Reveal scheduling calendars after contact form submission