How to Add a Slideshow or Image Gallery

Adding a Slideshow or Image Gallery in SiteJet

Visual content is one of the most powerful ways to engage visitors. SiteJet makes it easy to add professional slideshows and image galleries to any page on your dotCanada-hosted website.

Adding a Slideshow

1. Open your page in the SiteJet editor and click the + button to add a new element.
2. Browse the element panel and select Slideshow from the media section.
3. Drag it onto your page in the desired location.
4. Click the slideshow element to open its settings panel on the right.
5. Click Manage Slides to upload images or choose from the built-in image library.
6. Set transition style, speed, and whether to show navigation arrows or dots.

Adding an Image Gallery

1. Click the + button and select Gallery from the element panel.
2. Place it on your page and click to open its settings.
3. Upload your images or select from SiteJet's library.
4. Choose a layout - grid, masonry, or justified - to suit your design.
5. Enable lightbox mode so visitors can click images to view them full size.

Tips for Great Results

• Use consistently sized, high-quality images for a polished look.
• Add captions to gallery images to give context and improve SEO.
• Keep slideshows to 5–8 images to avoid overwhelming visitors.
• Preview on mobile to ensure the gallery looks great on smaller screens.

If you run into any issues adding media elements to your site, contact our support team and we'll be happy to help.