Introduction

Versz profiles support custom CSS and JavaScript to help you create a unique, personalized experience beyond the standard customization options. This documentation will guide you through applying custom code to your profile.

With custom code, you can:

Important Note

Custom CSS and JavaScript are powerful tools, but they should be used responsibly. Poorly written code can break your profile's layout or functionality. Always test your changes before saving them.

Custom CSS Guide

Custom CSS allows you to override the default styling of your Versz profile. You can change colors, fonts, layouts, add animations, and much more.

Accessing the CSS Editor

Log in to your Versz account

Navigate to your page settings

Click on "Appearance" or "Customization"

Find the "Advanced" section

Locate the "Custom CSS" textarea

Enter your CSS code

Click "Save" to apply your changes

CSS Selectors Reference

Here are the main selectors you can use to target elements on your profile:

CSS Selectors
/* Main profile container */ .profile-container { } /* Profile header section */ .profile-header { } /* Avatar and decoration */ .avatar-container { } .avatar { } .avatar-decoration { } /* Profile name and username */ .profile-name { } .username { } /* Bio section */ .bio { } /* User details */ .user-details { } .detail-item { } /* Social links */ .social-links { } .social-icon { } /* Music player section */ .songs-section { } .song-item { } .song-cover { } .song-info { } .song-title { } .song-artist { } .play-button { } /* Now playing indicator */ .now-playing { } /* Tags section */ .tags-container { } .tag { } /* Background elements */ .bg-image { } .bg-video { } .bg-overlay { }

Common Styling Examples

Changing Text Colors and Fonts

CSS
/* Change profile name color */ .profile-name { color: #ff6b6b; font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive; } /* Style username */ .username { color: #5f27cd; font-style: italic; } /* Style bio text */ .bio { color: #222f3e; font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; }
Custom Fonts Tip

When using custom fonts, make sure to include web-safe fallback fonts. You can import Google Fonts using @import at the beginning of your CSS.

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Pacifico&display=swap');

Styling the Profile Container

CSS
/* Create a glass-like container */ .profile-container { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); border-radius: 20px; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); }

Custom Avatar Styling

CSS
/* Create a hexagonal avatar */ .avatar { clip-path: polygon(50% 0%, 100% 25%, 100% 75%, 50% 100%, 0% 75%, 0% 25%); border: none !important; } /* Add avatar hover effect */ .avatar-container:hover .avatar { transform: scale(1.05); transition: transform 0.3s ease; }

Styling Song Items

CSS
/* Custom song item styling */ .song-item { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #6a11cb, #2575fc); color: white; border-radius: 12px; padding: 15px; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease; } .song-item:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2); } .song-title { color: white; font-weight: bold; } .song-artist { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

Advanced CSS Techniques

Custom Scrollbar

CSS
/* Custom scrollbar */ body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 10px; } body::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background-color: #5f27cd; border-radius: 10px; }
Browser Compatibility

Custom scrollbar styles using ::-webkit-scrollbar only work in WebKit-based browsers (Chrome, Safari, Edge). For Firefox, you'll need to use scrollbar-width and scrollbar-color.

CSS Animations

CSS
/* Add a floating animation to your profile container */ @keyframes float { 0% { transform: translateY(0px); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } 100% { transform: translateY(0px); } } .profile-container { animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite; } /* Add a pulse effect to social icons */ @keyframes pulse { 0% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.1); } 100% { transform: scale(1); } } .social-icon:hover { animation: pulse 1s infinite; }

Responsive Design Adjustments

CSS
/* Custom responsive adjustments */ @media (max-width: 600px) { .profile-container { padding: 15px; } .profile-name { font-size: 24px; } .avatar { width: 80px; height: 80px; } }
Mobile Optimization

Always test your custom CSS on mobile devices or using browser developer tools' mobile emulation. Versz profiles are frequently viewed on mobile, so ensure your customizations look good on small screens.

Understanding CSS Specificity

When adding custom CSS to your Versz profile, it's important to understand CSS specificity to ensure your styles are applied correctly.

CSS specificity determines which styles take precedence when multiple rules target the same element. Here's the order of specificity from lowest to highest:

  1. Element selectors (div, p, etc.)
  2. Class selectors (.profile-name, .avatar, etc.)
  3. ID selectors (#profileContainer, #bio, etc.)
  4. Inline styles (using style attribute)
  5. !important declaration
CSS Specificity Example
/* Less specific - might be overridden */ .profile-name { color: blue; } /* More specific - takes precedence */ .profile-header .profile-name { color: red; } /* Even more specific - will override both above */ #profileContainer .profile-header .profile-name { color: green; } /* Using !important - use sparingly */ .profile-name { color: purple !important; /* Will override all above */ }
Use !important Sparingly

While !important can be useful to override stubborn styles, it's considered a last resort in CSS. Overuse of !important can lead to maintenance issues. Try to use more specific selectors first.

Custom JavaScript Guide

Custom JavaScript allows you to add interactivity and dynamic behavior to your Versz profile. You can create animations, add event listeners, manipulate the DOM, and more.

Accessing the JavaScript Editor

Log in to your Versz account

Navigate to your profile settings

Click on "Appearance" or "Customization"

Find the "Advanced" section

Locate the "Custom JavaScript" textarea

Enter your JavaScript code

Click "Save" to apply your changes

JavaScript Security

Custom JavaScript runs in the context of your profile page. Be careful not to include code from untrusted sources, as it could potentially compromise your or your visitors' security.

DOM Manipulation

JavaScript allows you to select and modify elements on your profile page. Here's an example of changing the greeting in your bio based on the time of day:

JavaScript
// Change the greeting in bio based on time of day const bio = document.getElementById('bio'); const hour = new Date().getHours(); let greeting; if (hour < 12) greeting = "Good morning"; else if (hour < 18) greeting = "Good afternoon"; else greeting = "Good evening"; // Only modify if bio exists and starts with a greeting placeholder if (bio && bio.textContent.includes("{greeting}")) { bio.textContent = bio.textContent.replace("{greeting}", greeting); }
Using Placeholders

For dynamic content like the greeting example above, include placeholders in your bio text (e.g., "{greeting} everyone!"). Your JavaScript can then replace these placeholders with dynamic content.

Adding Interactivity

You can make your profile more interactive by adding event listeners to elements. Here are some examples:

JavaScript
// Add a click effect to your avatar const avatar = document.querySelector('.avatar'); if (avatar) { avatar.addEventListener('click', function() { this.style.transform = 'rotate(360deg)'; this.style.transition = 'transform 1s ease'; setTimeout(() => { this.style.transform = 'rotate(0deg)'; }, 1000); }); } // Add hover sounds to song items const songItems = document.querySelectorAll('.song-item'); const hoverSound = new Audio('https://example.com/hover-sound.mp3'); songItems.forEach(item => { item.addEventListener('mouseenter', () => { hoverSound.currentTime = 0; hoverSound.play(); }); });
Audio Autoplay Restrictions

Modern browsers restrict audio autoplay without user interaction. For sounds to work, they should be triggered by user actions like clicks or hovers.

Animation Examples

JavaScript can create dynamic animations that respond to user interactions or run automatically:

JavaScript
// Create a typing effect for your bio const bioElement = document.getElementById('bio'); if (bioElement) { const originalText = bioElement.textContent; bioElement.textContent = ''; let i = 0; const typingEffect = setInterval(() => { if (i < originalText.length) { bioElement.textContent += originalText.charAt(i); i++; } else { clearInterval(typingEffect); } }, 50); } // Add a confetti effect when clicking on your name const profileName = document.getElementById('profileName'); if (profileName) { profileName.addEventListener('click', () => { // Simple confetti effect for (let i = 0; i < 50; i++) { const confetti = document.createElement('div'); confetti.style.position = 'fixed'; confetti.style.width = '10px'; confetti.style.height = '10px'; confetti.style.backgroundColor = `hsl(${Math.random() * 360}, 100%, 50%)`; confetti.style.borderRadius = '50%'; confetti.style.left = `${Math.random() * 100}%`; confetti.style.top = `-10px`; confetti.style.zIndex = '1000'; document.body.appendChild(confetti); // Animate the confetti const animation = confetti.animate([ { transform: 'translateY(0)', opacity: 1 }, { transform: `translateY(${window.innerHeight}px)`, opacity: 0 } ], { duration: 1000 + Math.random() * 2000, easing: 'cubic-bezier(.17,.67,.83,.67)' }); animation.onfinish = () => confetti.remove(); } }); }

Advanced JavaScript Techniques

Creating Custom Components

You can create reusable components to enhance your profile:

JavaScript
// Create a floating notification component function createNotification(message, duration = 3000) { // Create elements const notification = document.createElement('div'); notification.className = 'custom-notification'; notification.textContent = message; // Style the notification Object.assign(notification.style, { position: 'fixed', bottom: '20px', right: '20px', background: 'rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8)', color: 'white', padding: '10px 20px', borderRadius: '5px', boxShadow: '0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2)', zIndex: '1000', opacity: '0', transition: 'opacity 0.3s ease' }); // Add to document document.body.appendChild(notification); // Show notification setTimeout(() => { notification.style.opacity = '1'; }, 10); // Hide and remove after duration setTimeout(() => { notification.style.opacity = '0'; setTimeout(() => { notification.remove(); }, 300); }, duration); return notification; } // Example usage document.querySelector('.avatar').addEventListener('click', () => { createNotification('You clicked on the avatar!'); });

Integrating External Libraries

You can integrate external JavaScript libraries to add advanced functionality:

JavaScript
// Load an external library (example with particle.js) function loadScript(url) { return new Promise((resolve, reject) => { const script = document.createElement('script'); script.src = url; script.onload = resolve; script.onerror = reject; document.head.appendChild(script); }); } // Load and initialize particles.js loadScript('https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/particles.js/2.0.0/particles.min.js') .then(() => { // Create container for particles const particlesContainer = document.createElement('div'); particlesContainer.id = 'particles-js'; Object.assign(particlesContainer.style, { position: 'fixed', top: 0, left: 0, width: '100%', height: '100%', zIndex: -1 }); document.body.prepend(particlesContainer); // Initialize particles particlesJS('particles-js', { particles: { number: { value: 80 }, color: { value: '#5f27cd' }, opacity: { value: 0.5 }, size: { value: 3 }, line_linked: { enable: true, distance: 150, color: '#5f27cd', opacity: 0.4, width: 1 }, move: { enable: true, speed: 2 } } }); }) .catch(error => console.error('Failed to load particles.js', error));
External Libraries

When loading external libraries, make sure they are from trusted sources and served over HTTPS. Large libraries can slow down your profile loading time, so use them judiciously.

Creating Custom Music Visualizers

You can create a music visualizer that responds to your profile's music player:

JavaScript
// Create a simple audio visualizer const audioPlayer = document.getElementById('audioPlayer'); if (audioPlayer) { // Create visualizer container const visualizer = document.createElement('div'); visualizer.className = 'audio-visualizer'; Object.assign(visualizer.style, { position: 'fixed', bottom: '80px', left: '50%', transform: 'translateX(-50%)', display: 'flex', alignItems: 'flex-end', height: '50px', gap: '3px', zIndex: '99' }); // Create bars for (let i = 0; i < 20; i++) { const bar = document.createElement('div'); bar.className = 'visualizer-bar'; Object.assign(bar.style, { width: '5px', height: '5px', backgroundColor: '#5f27cd', borderRadius: '2px', transition: 'height 0.1s ease' }); visualizer.appendChild(bar); } document.body.appendChild(visualizer); // Setup audio context and analyzer let audioContext, analyzer, dataArray; audioPlayer.addEventListener('play', () => { if (!audioContext) { audioContext = new (window.AudioContext || window.webkitAudioContext)(); const source = audioContext.createMediaElementSource(audioPlayer); analyzer = audioContext.createAnalyser(); analyzer.fftSize = 64; source.connect(analyzer); analyzer.connect(audioContext.destination); dataArray = new Uint8Array(analyzer.frequencyBinCount); // Start visualization visualize(); } visualizer.style.display = 'flex'; }); audioPlayer.addEventListener('pause', () => { visualizer.style.display = 'none'; }); function visualize() { if (!audioContext || audioPlayer.paused) return; requestAnimationFrame(visualize); analyzer.getByteFrequencyData(dataArray); const bars = visualizer.querySelectorAll('.visualizer-bar'); for (let i = 0; i < bars.length; i++) { const value = dataArray[i] || 0; const height = Math.max(5, value / 255 * 50); // Scale to max 50px bars[i].style.height = `${height}px`; } } }

Best Practices

Follow these best practices to ensure your custom code works correctly and provides a good user experience:

Test your changes

Always test your custom code in different browsers and devices to ensure compatibility. What works in Chrome might not work in Safari or Firefox.

Use browser developer tools (F12 or Right-click > Inspect) to debug issues and test different screen sizes.

Keep it simple

Start with small changes and gradually build up your customizations. This makes it easier to identify and fix issues.

Complex animations or effects can be impressive but may cause performance issues, especially on mobile devices.

Comment your code

Add comments to help you remember what each part of your code does. This is especially important if you plan to update your customizations later.

/* This section styles the profile container */
.profile-container {
  /* Glass effect background */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  /* Rounded corners */
  border-radius: 20px;
}
Avoid performance issues

Complex animations, large images, or heavy scripts can slow down your profile. Consider the following:

  • Optimize images before using them
  • Use CSS transitions instead of JavaScript animations when possible
  • Avoid continuously running loops or animations
  • Be careful with external resources (fonts, libraries, etc.)
Use web-safe fonts

If you specify custom fonts, include fallback options in case the primary font fails to load:

.profile-name {
  font-family: 'Pacifico', cursive, 'Arial', sans-serif;
}
Backup your code

Keep a copy of your custom CSS and JavaScript in a text file or code editor. This allows you to restore your customizations if something goes wrong or if you accidentally delete them.

Respect user experience

Avoid flashy animations or effects that might be disruptive or annoying. Consider users with accessibility needs:

  • Maintain good color contrast for readability
  • Don't disable scrolling or basic navigation
  • Avoid flashing content that could trigger seizures
  • Make sure interactive elements are clearly identifiable

Troubleshooting

Encountering issues with your custom code? Here are some common problems and solutions:

CSS Not Applying

Check for syntax errors

Missing semicolons, brackets, or typos can prevent your CSS from working. Make sure each property ends with a semicolon and each rule set has opening and closing curly braces.

/* Incorrect - missing semicolon and closing brace */
.profile-name {
  color: #ff6b6b;
  font-size: 24px

/* Correct */
.profile-name {
  color: #ff6b6b;
  font-size: 24px;
}
Ensure you're using the correct selectors

Use browser developer tools to inspect elements and verify the class names. Some elements may have additional classes or be nested differently than expected.

Try using more specific selectors if your styles aren't being applied:

/* More specific selector */
.profile-header .profile-name {
  color: #ff6b6b;
}
Use !important for stubborn styles

If your styles are being overridden by the default theme, you can use !important to force your styles to take precedence:

.profile-name {
  color: #ff6b6b !important;
}

Remember to use !important sparingly, as it can make future styling more difficult.

JavaScript Not Working

Check the browser console for errors

Open your browser's developer tools (F12 or Right-click > Inspect) and look for error messages in the Console tab. These can provide clues about what's going wrong.

Make sure your code runs after the DOM is loaded

Your JavaScript might be running before the elements it's trying to access exist in the DOM. Wrap your code in an event listener for the DOMContentLoaded event:

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
  // Your code here
  const bioElement = document.getElementById('bio');
  if (bioElement) {
    // Manipulate the bio element
  }
});
Check if you're selecting elements that exist

Always check if elements exist before trying to manipulate them:

const avatar = document.querySelector('.avatar');
if (avatar) {
  // Now it's safe to work with the avatar
  avatar.addEventListener('click', function() {
    // Click handler code
  });
}
Verify that your code doesn't conflict with existing scripts

Your custom JavaScript might be conflicting with existing scripts on the page. Try to use unique variable names and avoid overriding global variables.

Profile Looks Broken

Remove your custom code and add it back piece by piece

If your profile looks broken after adding custom code, try removing all of it and then adding it back one section at a time to identify the problematic part.

Make sure your CSS is responsive

Your customizations might look good on desktop but break on mobile devices. Add media queries to adjust styles for different screen sizes:

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .profile-container {
    padding: 15px;
  }
  
  .profile-name {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}
Test in different browsers

Some CSS properties and JavaScript features may not be supported in all browsers. Test your profile in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge to ensure cross-browser compatibility.

Examples Gallery

Here are some examples of custom themes you can create with CSS and JavaScript:

Conclusion

Customizing your Versz profile with custom CSS and JavaScript allows you to create a unique experience that stands out from standard profiles. While the built-in customization options provide a good starting point, custom code gives you unlimited creative possibilities.

Remember to follow best practices, test your code thoroughly, and consider the user experience when making customizations. Start with small changes, learn from examples, and gradually build your skills to create more complex effects.

Don't be afraid to experiment! You can always revert to the default settings if something doesn't work as expected. The most impressive profiles often come from creative experimentation and learning through trial and error.

Share Your Creations

Consider sharing your custom themes and effects with the Versz community. Your creations might inspire others and help build a vibrant ecosystem of custom designs!