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WordPress will extract it automatically.<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.<\/li>\n<li>Go to \"Settings\" &gt; \"SVisciano - Snowfall Effect\" to configure the plugin.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"can%20i%20enable%20or%20disable%20the%20snow%20effect%20without%20deactivating%20the%20plugin%3F\"><h3>Can I enable or disable the snow effect without deactivating the plugin?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You can toggle the snowfall on or off directly from the plugin settings. This prevents the script from loading when disabled.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"i%20can%27t%20see%20the%20snowfall%20on%20my%20site.\"><h3>I can't see the snowfall on my site.<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>This is usually caused by a z-index conflict with your theme or other elements. Try adjusting the z-index value in the plugin settings until the snow appears correctly.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"how%20do%20i%20use%20the%20ready-made%20presets%3F\"><h3>How do I use the ready-made presets?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>There is a dropdown menu in the settings where you can select one of the pre-configured presets. You can use them as-is or start customizing from a preset.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"is%20the%20plugin%20mobile-friendly%3F\"><h3>Is the plugin mobile-friendly?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Absolutely. The JavaScript is optimized for mobile devices, and the snowfall effect self-manages to maintain smooth performance without lag. It is designed to provide a consistent visual experience on any device or screen size, automatically adapting to fit.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"will%20this%20plugin%20affect%20my%20site%20speed%3F\"><h3>Will this plugin affect my site speed?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>No. The plugin uses lightweight, optimized JavaScript that only loads when the effect is enabled, minimizing any impact on site performance. If the effect settings are configured in a way that could impact performance, the plugin automatically adapts, prioritizing smoothness and responsiveness while still trying to stay as close as possible to your chosen settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id=\"i%20changed%20the%20settings%20but%20the%20snowfall%20effect%20didn%27t%20change.\"><h3>I changed the settings but the snowfall effect didn't change.<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Make sure you click the \"Save Settings\" button after making changes. 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