Create a Slider in WordPress (Using Smart Slider Plugin)
Here’s a quick guide to creating a slider in WordPress using the Smart Slider plugin:
Step 1: Install the Smart Slider 3 Plugin
- Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
- Search for “Smart Slider 3 “.
- Click Install Now, then Activate.

Step 2: Create a New Slider
- After activation, go to Smart Slider in the dashboard menu.
- Click New Project or Create Slider.
- Choose a template or start with a blank slider.

Step 3: Add Slides
- Click Add Slide.
- Upload images or choose content (text, video, etc.).
- Customize each slide with the available tools (like background, text, animations).
Step 4: Configure Slider Settings
- Adjust the Slider settings (like size, autoplay, and navigation).
- Save your slider.

Step 5: Add the Slider to a Page/Post
- Go to the page or post where you want to add the slider.
- Use the Smart Slider 3 block in the editor or copy the slider shortcode from Smart Slider > Sliders.
- Paste the shortcode into the page or post.

Step 6: Publish
- Save and publish your page or post.
- View the page to see your new slider in action!
That’s it! You’ve created a slider using the Smart Slider 3 plugin in WordPress.