How can I add a GIF with text beside it on my homepage?

Topic summary

Adding a GIF with text beside it on the homepage. The requester shared a screenshot of the desired layout for zephyrshop.org; images are central to understanding the goal.

Initial guidance: Check the theme’s “image + text” section in Customize, then add a GIF and text and set the background color.

Clarification request: How to check these settings.

Latest update: A contributor examined the store/theme and confirmed it can be done in the Banner section via the Theme Customizer. Steps provided:

  • Open the Theme Customizer.
  • Remove the existing Slideshow or Banner section.
  • Add/configure a Banner section to include the GIF and accompanying text (demonstrated in attached screenshots).
  • A final screenshot shows the expected output.

Key terms: Theme Customizer (the editor for modifying theme sections), Banner/Slideshow (predefined homepage sections), GIF (animated image format).

Outcome: Actionable steps and visuals supplied; the requester has not yet confirmed implementation. Status remains open pending feedback or further questions.

Summarized with AI on January 2. AI used: gpt-5.

I want to make my homepage look way better. Look at the screenshot below of how i want it to look.

zephyrshop.org

Thanks.

@ZephyrShop - please check if your theme has image+text section in customize settings… then you can add gif and text to it and then can set background to the color you want

How do I check?

Hello @ZephyrShop ,

I have checked your store and its theme, You can add gif and text in the banner section.

Please follow the below mentioned steps -:

  1. Open the Theme Customizer

  2. Next, you have to remove the existing Slideshow or Banner section.

Output will be like this -:

I hope this helps

Please share if you have any query.

Thank you.