What image ratio and orientation should I choose when using the "Slideshow" photo gallery option?

[energizerbunny]

The title of this post has been edited from the original:  Slideshow item viewing

While I was setting up my site and listing my items, it would show up in a photo gallery where you could choose different format-square, rectangular, etc. After I published my site (prematurely), I could go to my site and see all items as a slide show. There I realized my photos were too big and I wanted to put a copyright sign on each photo. I could not figure out how to do it so I thought I would start from scratch, so I deleted the photo gallery.

1) I have not been able to figure out how to get another blank photo gallery. Where is it? 

2) My images in portrait view keep getting cut off in those formats. I tried making them 500x350 but they still get cut off. What is the ideal # of pixels to use so I can fit the whole image in the box, portrait or landscape view?

3) Also, when adding an item, it takes about 1-3+ minutes to open the page. Dead slow and I know it's not my computer. Is there a way to batch multiple items but have them show individually?

Thanks. I'm a newbie. W

[nika]

Hey @energizerbunny! Thanks for your questions. 🙂 I ran these by one of our Weebly specialists and here's what I've got for you:

1.) To get back to the blank photo gallery you'll follow these steps:
Go to your Site Editor > + Add Section > Photo Gallery > Add
A panel will appear on the left hand side, and you'll be able to choose between Grid, Stack, and Slideshow > select the Slideshow layout

If you've already uploaded images, they will still appear here. 

2.) You'll want to make sure you follow Valentina's tips here.

3.) Can you explain what you mean by batching multiple items? 

Thanks and I'll keep a lookout for your reply from question #3!

This post was updated by a moderator in October 2020.