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Soliloquy

The SoliloquyWP Slider is what we use in all of our themes. The Soliloquy Lite version is free and can be configured like all of the demo sliders. Purchasing the upgraded SoliloquyWP will give you more versatility and options but is not necessary to set your theme up like the demo.Solilioquy Slider Settings Genesis WordPress Theme


Step 1: Install & Activate the Soliloquy Lite Plugin.

Step 2: In your dashboard, on the left hand side select Soliloquy > Add New & then name your new slider. To make it easier to find and change your slides, I’ll name mine for the place they are going to appear, like “Home Full Slider” or “Home Small”

Step 3: Configure the slider size. Refer to your theme setup for the proper size. We will be using the Sassafras theme for these tutorials. Click the tab that says “Config”, then set the slider dimensions. Most themes come with a full size or small size slider. Then change the “Slide Gutter” to “0” so you don’t have extra padding beneath your slide.

Solilioquy Slider Settings Genesis WordPress Theme

Step 4: Add your Images. Click on the “images” tab. Before adding your images you need to size them properly to the desired slider size. Each image you load should be the same width and height as the slide itself. The easiest way to do this is with picmonkey.com. Click “Select Files” and locate your images you would like to load. Once they have loaded, publish your slide.

Solilioquy Slider Settings Genesis WordPress Theme

Step 5: Grab the Soliloquy Shortcode for your slide to add it to your Widget area. The Shortcode will be unique to your site and not the same number. The Shortcode is highlighted in blue. Copy the highlighted code.

Solilioquy Slider Settings Genesis WordPress Theme

Step 6: Place your Shortcode in a Text Widget, in the correct slider location, we are using “Home Top Slider” for this demo. Go to Appearance > Widgets > place a “text” widget in the “Home Top Slider” widget spot and paste your shortcode in the “text” widget. ** Depending on the theme you are using the slide may not be named “Home Top Slider”, refer to your setup guide.** Click save and your slider will now show on the homepage.

Solilioquy Slider Settings Genesis WordPress Theme


Edit Images or Change Slides

To change out your images navigate back to Soliloquy > Soliloquy and find your slider that you want to edit, or even add a new one and follow the steps above to place it in the proper area.