How to add Static image slides in the home page

Hi Deb. The site you linked is using the same slider that’s included in the Hueman theme. However, it’s using images and transparent backgrounds instead of posts. You could probably achieve the same look but it would take some amount of work to undo the theme formatting and hide the post title, etc. A better option might be a slider plugin that allows you to select images from the Media Library. I’ve used https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/ml-slider/. It’s up-to-date, popular and highly-rated.
There are also several other sliders in the plugin repository: https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/search.php?q=slider.

Hi there … I installed the plugin. But how do I place it in the home page below the header. So the sequence is like Header, Meta Slider & then Post Lists.

The plugin provides a code to place in the theme template. It says

Copy & paste this code into a template file to include the slideshow within your theme

<?php
    echo do_shortcode("[metaslider id=1257]");
?>

But where to place the code exactly so that it appears exactly below header and before post list starts.

I tried but not getting the idea and wrong placement could change the hueman theme and my site.
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I also used another slider plugin – Smart Slider and there also I get the codes to place in my theme template.

PHP code

For this one you will need php and html knowledge.

If you are not sure about yourself, always have a backup, and edit from your FTP, not from the Appearance → Edit, because you can make php errors there, big enough to make your whole website blank including your back-end.
WordPress offers a do_shortcode function, what you can use to put shortcodes into your theme’s php files.

You will need to find the codepart, where you want to have your slider.
After you have got the code, use the do_shortcode function to put your slider there. You can also use some other WordPress functions to make your slider only show up on certain pages.

Show up everywhere:

<?php echo do_shortcode('[smartslider3 slider="1"]'); ?>

Only on the homepage:

<?php
  if(is_home() || is_front_page()){
      echo do_shortcode('[smartslider3 slider="1"]');
  }
?>

I am not getting idea where to place the codes & also how to use do_shortcode

I am liking Smart Slider more than Meta Slider. I guess I need to place the codes for the slider at the same place for hueman theme.
Is it possible to use a child theme for this purpose, so that I don’t distort the design of my site

Hoping for a quick solution.

Is it possible to use a child theme for this purpose

Yes. Since you already have one you’re all set.

I am not getting idea where to place the codes & also how to use do_shortcode

The do_shortcode() WP function allows you to use shortcodes, which are normally placed in post/page content areas, anywhere within the theme code.

1. Copy the index.php file from the parent theme to your child theme.

2. Find this code at the top of the file:

<div class="pad group">

	<?php if ( hu_is_checked('featured-posts-enabled') ) { get_template_part('parts/featured'); } ?>

	<?php if ( have_posts() ) : ?>

3. Replace the “featured-posts” line with the code from your slider:

<?php echo do_shortcode('[smartslider3 slider="1"]'); ?>

Unless you’re doing something out of the ordinary, index.php is only used on the home page so you don’t need the is_home() or is_front_page() checks.

Perfect … That worked so nicely …

Thanks man … I have been constantly asking for modifications and you have been very kind to provide such quick responses. I have bought many paid themes but never such support response as the Hueman Team.

Won’t hesitate a bit to purchase if hueman becomes a paid theme.

All I can say right now : Thanks man and I will be coming with few more questions.

You’re welcome; glad to help.