February 13th, 2020
A "slider" is a term used for a slideshow that is added to your website. It allows you to showcase images, videos, and other content more effectively. Sliders come in all shapes and sizes. Fortunately, for WordPress users, there are several plugins to choose from. Simply search, select, then activate your plugin, and begin designing and placing your sliders on your website.
But why use one? Here are a few reasons.
Visual Appeal
The first advantage of using a slider plugin is that you can use visually appealing interactive slideshows anywhere on your web page. In fact, you can use them on several different pages of your website. This interactive visual content will allow your users to see highlights and immediately engage in its content. In other words, sliders will help you or your business grab your users’ attention.
Automation
Sliders can run their slide shows automatically. This way, your content is shown, and users will automatically view the visual display. Buttons or arrows will allow the user to scroll forward or backward, allowing them to take control of their visual experience. Automated visual displays will attract your users automatically.
Flexibility
Sliders are an easy way to explain things and help promote many facets of you or your business within a single website component. This is done whether using simple images and text, videos, and buttons. All of this can be done within the same slider.
SEO
When you choose your slider plugin, you need to ensure that it has SEO in mind. This means that its coding is designed to follow the best SEO practices.
Types Of Sliders
There are different types of sliders to choose from. Each provides a structure for a slider for you to add other elements. There are quite a few slider plugins out there, do your due diligence and research thoroughly to ensure you are using a slider that will contain the most features. These should include:
- Visual editors – allows you to design each individual slide as an image editor
- Basic layers and customization – consists of the most basic layers, such as text, images, headings, videos, buttons, icons, audio, lists, and counters
- Allows you to preview the slider before you publish
- Advanced features, allowing you to add dynamic content, such as blog posts, YouTube and even products from your website
Compatibility
Before you install your slider plugin, make sure that it is compatible with any page building plugins you are currently using.
Maintenance and Support
Ensure that your plugins are always up to date, including your slider plugin. Updates typically can address new features, any security issues that are patched as well as performance enhancements. Also, when you choose your slider plugin, ensure that they have excellent technical support staff that can help you with any questions you may have.
Conclusion
Now you have a better understanding of how sliders will bring exciting and attractive visual content to your website. It will help you or your business promote yourself and your products. It will immediately grab your users’ attention. There are many sliders to choose from, so do your due diligence and ensure you select one that has the most features and compatibility. If you have not utilized this fantastic website design aid, what are you waiting for? Start using a slider on your website today!
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