What is Slider?
Also called: Carousel, Image slider
The short answer
A slider or carousel rotates several images or messages in one space; most visitors see only the first slide, so the first one must carry the message.
Slider, explained
Auto-rotating sliders also cause accessibility and performance problems; a single strong hero usually works better.
Questions people ask about Slider
What is Slider?
A slider or carousel rotates several images or messages in one space; most visitors see only the first slide, so the first one must carry the message.
Related terms
The hero section is the large opening area at the top of a page, usually a headline, a short promise, a call to action and a visual.
Reduced motionReduced motion is a device setting people turn on when animation makes them dizzy or distracted; sites should honour it by toning down or removing non-essential motion.
Make it popMake it pop usually means the design lacks a focal point: the fix is stronger contrast, one dominant element, bolder type or purposeful motion, not more colours.
Clean and modernClean and modern usually means generous white space, a restrained palette, strong modern type, fewer elements per screen and no dated effects.
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