Are image carousels good?
Whatever you do, don't use an image carousel.
It may be tempting to include a carousel on your homepage, but resist the urge. The research clearly shows that even though carousels may be useful for showing off a large amount of content in a single space, they almost always hurt your conversion rate.
Why might a carousel be a poor web UI choice?
Sometimes carousels move too quickly, and users can't read the information, which is frustrating for them and not good for the organization trying to make a point. Sometimes carousels move too slowly, so when they do animate, it is surprising to the user. Your content resembles advertisements.
Do carousels work?
Carousels may seem flashy and cool but they're simply not effective when it comes to converting visitors to qualified leads. Not only do they lead to slow load times, but they also create a poor user experience that reflects badly on your brand.