Add a Homepage Slider with NEO Bootstrap Carousel

Want a rotating image homepage slider at the top of your site? The free NEO Bootstrap Carousel pluginPluginA package of code that adds features to a WordPress site without altering core files. pairs perfectly with NEOVANTAGE and is the easiest way to add one.

Install the Plugin

1. Go to Plugins > Add New and search for NEO Bootstrap Carousel.
2. Click Install Now, then Activate.
3. Create a new carousel and add your slides (image, caption, and link for each).

Adding the Slider to a Page

• Block editor – add the NEO Bootstrap Carousel block to your homepage and pick your carousel.
• Shortcode – paste the carousel shortcode into any page, post, or text widgetWidgetA small content block you place into a sidebar or widget area..
• Widget – drop it into a widget area such as the Slideshow area used by the Blog with Slideshow template.

Tips for a Great Slider

• Use wide, high-resolution images of a consistent size so slides do not jump.
• Keep captions short and add a clear call-to-action link.
• Two to four slides is plenty – too many and visitors never see the last ones.

For a fully custom hero instead of a slider, try the Hero block pattern.