How to Use a Slideshow on Your Website
Interactivity and visual appeal tops the list when it comes to website usability and design. One feature that can make a website really stand out from others is the use of a slideshow; but careful attention needs to be taken with this practice in order to ensure the slideshow is actually a benefit and not a nuisance.
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Choose a distinct function for the slideshow, and use it for only that purpose. Decide what purpose this display will play in the role of your website. Slideshows are a great way for a company to present important information to customers in a visually appealing way, while also being able to point out key facts and figures along the way. Designers may decide to use a slideshow in order to display their design work. Slideshows are also great ways to organize a list of latest updates to a website.
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Choose an appropriate size. The size aspect pertains to the overall file size as well as the display size on the website. A large file size may cause loading issues with the website, which can easily aggravate Web visitors. In addition, a large display size may not fit in every Web visitor's screen. Be sure to think about the overall design and feel when making this decision.
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Choose an appropriate placement. The slideshow must never interfere with the navigation of the website, or take away from the content itself, unless the entire slideshow is the focus. This exception would occur generally for design and portfolio websites. Try to avoid unnecessarily using a slideshow on every page, especially if it takes a few seconds to load.
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