Slider – PC Custom Blocks
Overview
The Slider block creates a slideshow effect on a page- allowing the user to manually advance through different “slides” or snippets of information. Works best with a small series of images.
What does it look like?
Slide number three
See, images can be added, as well.
When should I use it?
Sliders, should be used extremely sparingly, if at all. They add significant weight to a page, causing the page to load more slowly, especially on mobile platforms. They should not be used in place of navigation or with the intent of exposing users to additional content- studies have shown that most users ignore slideshows- “banner-blindness”- which can cause them to miss important content nestled within.
Is there anything else I should know about this block?
- Don’t confuse “Slider” with “Slides”.
- There are very few instances where using a Slider block/carousel is a good idea. Unless you are sure that this is the best choice to display your content, consider an alternative, such as Envira Gallery.
- No, seriously, you probably don’t want to use a slider.
