1. What is a slideshow?
A slideshow dynamically displays multiple images or content in sequence, commonly used to grab attention, highlight promotions, or tell a visual story.
To add the slideshow:
- Navigate to the Homepage in the Theme Editor.
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Under Template, click on “Add section” and choose the Slideshow section.
2. How to create a Hero Slideshow?
A hero slideshow occupies the top section of your webpage, showcasing key messages or visuals to capture attention.
✍️ Steps to Set Up a Hero Slideshow:
Step 1: Add the Slideshow section to your page.
Step 2: Enable the Use as Hero setting in the Slideshow settings.
Step 3: “Add block” > Slide to add more slide to your slideshow
Step 4: Set up each slide:
Click on a Slide block to open its settings panel, and you can:
- Upload a high-quality Image optimized for desktop and mobile.
- Add Headings, Subheadings, and optional descriptive text under the Content setting group.
- Add up to two buttons per slide, customizing labels, links, and styles.
Step 5: Click “Save”.
Note: Hero images are not lazy-loaded, meaning they load immediately. This prioritizes performance. To avoid potential slowdowns, limit your site to one hero slideshow per page.
3. How to create a Media with Text slide layout?
Use this layout to highlight a product or story with text displayed separately from the image for a clean and modern look.
✍️ Steps to Add a Media with Text Slide:
Step 1: Add a new Media with Text block to the Slideshow section.
Step 2: Upload the main Image for the slide.
Step 3: Customize the content:
- Add a Subheading, Heading, and optional text.
- Add up to two buttons with labels, links, and styles (Primary, Secondary, or Text link).
Step 4: Set up the layout:
Choose the look for your Media with text slideshow on both Desktop and Mobile under the Layout setting group.
Step 5: Click “Save”.
4. How to create a Three-Fold Slide layout?
The Three-Fold Slide layout adds two images flanking the central content, perfect for a detailed story or showcasing multiple products.
✍️ Steps to Add a Three-Fold Slide:
Step 1: Add a new Three-Fold Slide block to the Slideshow section.
Step 2: Upload two images for left (First image) and right side (Second image).
Step 3: Customize the content:
- Add a Subheading, Heading, and optional text.
- Add up to two buttons with labels, links, and styles. (Primary, Secondary, or Text link).
Step 4: Click “Save”.
5. How to add Animation and Pagination to Your Slideshow?
Animations and pagination enhance the slideshow’s user experience, making it more interactive and visually appealing.
✍️ Steps to Customize Animation and Pagination:
Step 1: Click on the Slideshow section to open its settings panel
Step 2: Adjust the setting, depending on your need:
Setting name |
Purpose |
Enable auto-play |
Turn on to set a slide transition time (5–10 seconds is recommended). |
Change slides every |
Adjust the duration between each slide change (from 3-10s) |
Pause on hover |
Turn on to stop autoplay when users hover over the slideshow. |
Next/Previous Arrows |
Enable to add left and right arrows to the slideshow. |
Pagination |
Choose your desired pagination style from the list:
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Transition style |
Choose a Transition Style (Slide or Fade). |
Step 3: Click “Save”.
6. How to add products to the slideshow?
You can highlight specific products directly within the slideshow to promote best-sellers, new arrivals, or featured items. You can add up to 2 products in this slideshow.
✍️ Steps to Add Products to the Slideshow:
Step 1: Click on a Slide block under the Slideshow section to open its settings panel.
Step 2: Locate the Product setting section.
Step 3: Click Select to choose a product from your catalog.
Step 4: Optional:
- Update the Text field to introduce the product (e.g., "Check out our best-seller!").
- Enable the Show Rating option to display the product's star rating.
Step 5: Click “Save”.
7. How to Add Depth with a Parallax Effect?
The Parallax Effect creates a layered visual experience by moving the slideshow background slower than the foreground content.
✍️ Steps to Enable the Parallax Effect:
Step 1: Navigate to Theme Settings > Design.
Step 2: Uncheck the Disable Parallax Effect option.
Step 3: Click “Save”.
Step 4: Return to the slideshow and preview the parallax effect.