Carousels

Boost user engagement and activation with Candu’s interactive carousels. Highlight key features, onboard new users, and showcase product updates seamlessly.

Best Carousel Templates

Carousels are an effective, user-friendly way to guide new users, announce updates, and drive engagement. With Candu’s SaaS-friendly carousels, you can communicate more while keeping interfaces clean.

Each template balances clean design with proven conversion patterns, helping you collect the right information while keeping users engaged and moving forward.

Why Use Candu’s Carousels?

Carousels break down complex information into digestible, swipeable slides—ideal for guiding users without overwhelming them.

What makes carousels effective?

  • Bite-sized content: Prevents cognitive overload by delivering key information in steps.
  • High engagement: Encourages users to swipe through content.
  • Multi-purpose use: Perfect for onboarding flows, feature adoption strategies, and announcements.
  • Seamless integration: Easily embed or overlay carousel in dashboards, sign-up pages, or product update hubs.
  • Optimized for conversion: Drive product adoption with clear CTAs and action-driven content.

How to Use Candu’s Carousel Templates

  1. Select your use case: Choose from onboarding, feature highlights, or engagement nudges.
  2. Customize the content: Add images, GIFs, text, and buttons to guide users through the flow.
  3. Set navigation rules: Control slide progression with manual swipe, required completion steps, or interactive prompts.
  4. Embed effortlessly: Drop the carousel into your dashboard, onboarding flow, or product update page.
  5. Track performance: Use Candu’s analytics to see how users interact with each slide.

Advanced Features for Carousels

  • Multi-step onboarding: Guide users through setup tasks in a structured, engaging way.
  • Feature discovery slides: Help users understand and adopt new product capabilities.
  • Personalized experiences: Tailor carousel content based on user behavior and preferences.
  • Interactive elements: Add buttons, links, and embedded media for higher engagement.

We have been able to turn our creative ideas into reality very quickly by using Candu. It's a really user-friendly tool and makes updating and switching out content in our Community Portal a breeze!

Jennifer Williams
Community Engagement Strategist

Frequently asked questions

Why should I use a carousel instead of a modal or tooltip?

Carousels can be embedded within modals for a more structured, interactive experience. They allow users to navigate through content at their own pace while maintaining focus, making them a great choice when visuals play a key role in communication.

How many slides should a carousel have?

The best carousels have 3-5 slides to keep engagement high while delivering the right amount of information.

Can I use carousels for onboarding?

Carousels simplify onboarding by introducing users to your core features, focusing on one key value proposition per slide to keep engagement high without overwhelming them.

What’s the best way to structure a carousel?

Start with a clear headline, guide users through a key feature or update, and end with a strong CTA that prompts the next step.

For a real-world example of effective carousel design, check out Chargebee’s onboarding flow case study →

Can carousels help with product adoption?

Yes! Feature carousels help users discover new tools because they’re both informative and fun to flick through, increasing feature adoption and engagement.

How do I measure the impact of a carousel?

Track slide completion rates, CTA clicks, and time spent on each slide using Candu’s analytics.

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