What can I do to fix the issue with the navigation links not working properly when scrolling past the hero animation in my Webflow project?

Navigation links in your Webflow site not working correctly after scrolling past a hero animation is often related to interactions, sticky elements, or positioning issues.

1. Check Anchor Link Targets

• Make sure each navigation link is connected to the correct Section ID (e.g., #about, #contact).
• Inspect each section in the Navigator and verify that the ID field in the Settings Panel matches the corresponding link.

2. Inspect Hero Section Animation

• Open the Interactions Panel and review the animation tied to the page load or scroll into view for the hero section.
• If the animation is altering the position, display, or height of elements, it might be affecting scroll anchoring.
• Ensure no elements are being set to display: none or moved unpredictably as part of the scroll animation.

3. Review Positioning and Overflow Settings

• Ensure the hero section and other parent containers aren’t using overflow: hidden in a way that restricts scrolling or anchor functionality.
• Avoid setting position: fixed on sections unintentionally, which can interfere with correct scroll positioning.

4. Check for Sticky or Fixed Elements

• If your navbar is sticky or fixed, ensure that it’s not covering the target sections. This often happens if an anchor scrolls to the exact top of a section.
• Add a top padding or margin (equal to or greater than the height of the navbar) to sections to avoid being hidden behind the fixed nav.

5. Browser Behavior and Smooth Scrolling

• Enable smooth scrolling in your project settings or via custom code (scroll-behavior: smooth). This improves anchor nav accuracy, especially on animated pages.
• Test on multiple browsers to rule out browser-specific scroll behavior issues.

6. Verify Z-Index and Layering

• Check the z-index of animated elements overlapping others. A full-height animation with high z-index might be blocking clicks or anchor access.
• Temporarily disable or hide the animation to see if nav links start working correctly.

Summary

Fixing navigation links after a hero animation often involves checking section IDs, animation effects, sticky header coverage, and overflow behaviors. Review animations that alter layout or visibility, and make sure anchor target sections are not being hidden or covered post-scroll.