How to use the Scrolling Widgets?

Learn how to use Scrolling Widgets to display items like logos, skills, or books in a single, compact row. Save valuable space on your theDouble profile.

Last Update Jul 12, 2024

Scrolling Widgets display items like logos, skills, or books in a single, compact row. This format lets visitors scroll or swipe through content, saving valuable space on your theDouble profile.

How to add and customize a scrolling widget

  1. In your profile builder, click Add Card
  2. Select a supported scrolling widget from the list
  3. Add items you want to display in the widget editor
  4. Drag items to reorder them
  5. Click Save

Types of scrolling widgets

You can create a scrolling carousel for the following widget types:

  • Logos
  • Tech Stack
  • Industry
  • Tags
  • Books
  • Numbers

How scrolling works on different devices

The scrolling behavior automatically adapts to the device being used:

  • On desktop: The items in the widget will scroll when a visitor hovers their mouse over them
  • On mobile: The widget becomes a swipeable carousel that visitors can slide through with their fingers

Example use cases

Logo widget

  • Showcase companies you have worked with
  • Highlight clients, partners, or sponsors
  • Display the logos of your portfolio companies

Tech Stack widget

  • List the software, tools, or platforms you specialize in
  • Share your favorite productivity or creative applications

Industry widget

  • Display the different industries you serve or have experience in

Tags widget

  • Showcase your professional skills (e.g., SEO, UI Design, Copywriting)
  • List your hobbies, habits, or personal interests

Books widget

  • Share a curated list of recommended books
  • Display books you have authored

Numbers widget

  • Highlight key metrics, milestones, or project results
  • Share personal stats like follower counts or countries visited

Important notes

  • There are no strict limits on the number of items you can add to a scrolling widget
  • You can upload your custom images or icons for use in certain widgets
  • The overall position of a widget on your profile can be changed by dragging it within the main profile editor

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