If you have ever needed a photo for a blog post, a slide deck, or a client mockup and did not have the budget for a stock subscription, you have probably ended up on Pixabay. It is one of the largest free media libraries on the web. After more than a decade online, Pixabay has…
Here at MetaSlider we’re often asked about animation in slideshows. A slideshow is often the most prominent feature on a website. It’s the “hero” of the site’s homepage. So people want to make sure the slideshow is noticeable and adds a “wow” factor. However, we normally recommend focusing on style over flashy animation. Here’s a…
WordPress 5.3 was released in 2019 and made a significant change to image uploading. WordPress has now limited the maximum size of uploaded images to 2560 pixels. If you try to upload an image that is larger than 2560 pixels, WordPress will automatically resize the image to that size.
If you run a web-design agency, you have most likely had an experience similar to the following. You’ve made a beautiful client website, and he client took time to pick out awesome photos for their homepage slideshow. Some of the images were big, high-quality shots. Others were great, but smaller; and they didn’t look great…
In this guide, we’ll explain how WordPress handles HEIC images. Since 2017, Apple has used the HEIC format to store images. If you have an Apple device, your images are probably stored as HEIC files. However, HEIC images are not supported by many browsers, and so this can cause problems if you’re uploading photos from…
We often get asked by MetaSlider users if the plugin will slow down their WordPress site. Our answer is no, MetaSlider is the fastest WordPress slideshow plugin. However, we caution people while our plugin will not slow your site, using large images in your slideshow can be a problem. Every website owner should be concerned…
There are some great new updates for MetaSlider available now. You’ll find many new ways to customize your themes. There’s also a new option to show higher quality images. We’re building the most user-friendly slideshow plugin in WordPress, and this is another step towards that goal. You can now upgrade to MetaSlider Free 3.93 and…