Enhance Your WordPress Website with Interactive Before and After Photos

The Importance of Visual Content for Your Website

Incorporating visual content has become a crucial component in effectively engaging website visitors and showcasing the impact of products and services. A popular way to demonstrate transformations or changes on your WordPress website is by adding before and after photos with an interactive slide effect. In this article, we will explore two methods for incorporating interactive before and after photos on your WordPress site.

Method 1: Using the Ultimate Before After Image Slider & Gallery (BEA) Plugin

If you’re looking for a seamless way to create before and after photo sliders, the Ultimate Before After Image Slider & Gallery (BEA) plugin is an excellent option. Follow these steps to add a before and after photo using this plugin:

1. Install and activate the Ultimate Before After Image Slider & Gallery (BEA) plugin.
2. Access your WordPress dashboard and click on “Before and After Slider,” then choose “Add New.”
3. Give your image slider a descriptive name for easy reference.
4. Add the ‘before’ image by clicking on “Add or Upload Image” under the “Before Image” section.
5. Provide alt text for better SEO optimization.
6. Repeat the same process to add the ‘after’ image.
7. Include a title, description, and a “Read More” URL to provide context and encourage user interaction.
8. Customize the slider orientation to be either vertical or horizontal.
9. Adjust the “Default offset” to control the visibility of the ‘before’ image.
10. Personalize the labels by replacing the default “Before” and “After” text.
11. Enable alternative slider controls such as “Move slider on mouse hover” or “Click to move” based on your preference.
12. Use the “Style” tab to customize colors, font size, and text alignment.
13. Once you’re satisfied with the settings, click on “Publish” to generate a shortcode.
14. Copy the generated shortcode and add it to any page, post, or widget area to display the before and after image slider.

Method 2: Using the SeedProd Page Builder

If you prefer a visual page builder with a drag-and-drop interface, the SeedProd page builder is another excellent option. Here’s how you can incorporate before and after images on your WordPress website using SeedProd:

1. Install and activate the SeedProd page builder.
2. Create a new page and open the SeedProd page editor.
3. Locate the “Before After Toggle” block in the left-hand menu.
4. Drag and drop the block onto your desired page layout.
5. Select the “Before After Toggle” block and fine-tune the settings in the left-hand menu.
6. Add the ‘before’ image by selecting it from your collection or using stock images.
7. Customize the label for the ‘Before’ image to ensure clarity.
8. Add the ‘after’ image and personalize the default ‘After’ label.
9. Choose between a vertical or horizontal slider orientation.
10. Toggle “Move on Hover” for easier user interaction.
11. Apply colored overlays to blend with your design or create contrast.
12. Customize the slider handle, including its color, thickness, and circle size.
13. Adjust the size of the triangles within the circle to enhance the visual effect.
14. Preview your changes and make any necessary adjustments.
15. Save your page and publish it to make it live on your website.

Conclusion

Incorporating visual content, such as before and after photos, into your website can significantly enhance user engagement and effectively showcase transformations. By utilizing either the Ultimate Before After Image Slider & Gallery (BEA) plugin or the SeedProd page builder, you can easily incorporate interactive before and after photos with slide effects on your WordPress site. Experiment with these tools to create visually appealing and engaging content that captivates your audience.