Testimonials Section

Display customer reviews and testimonials for social proof.

Adding the Section

1. Open the theme editor
2. Click Add section
3. Select Testimonials

Layout Options

Display Type

| Layout | Best For | |--------|----------| | Grid | Multiple testimonials visible at once | | Carousel | Space-efficient, rotating display |

Desktop Columns

For grid layout, choose columns:

• 1 column - Large, featured testimonials
• 2 columns - Balanced layout
• 3 columns - Compact, multiple reviews

Mobile Columns

• 1 column - Standard mobile view
• 2 columns - Compact mobile display (use with caution)

Header Content

Subheading

Introductory text like "Reviews" or "What Customers Say"

Heading

Section title, e.g., "Customer Love"

Header Alignment

• Left aligned
• Center aligned

Adding Testimonials

Creating a Testimonial

1. Click Add block
2. Select Testimonial
3. Fill in the details

Testimonial Fields

Author Name The customer's name (e.g., "Sarah M." or "Sarah Mitchell")

Author Role (optional) Additional context like:

• Location: "London, UK"
• Status: "Verified Buyer"
• Purchase: "Purchased: Summer Dress"

Content The testimonial text. Keep it:

• Authentic sounding
• Specific about benefits
• Reasonable length (2-4 sentences)

Rating Star rating from 1-5 stars.

Star Ratings

Show Star Rating

Toggle to display or hide star ratings on testimonials.

When enabled:

• Stars display above or near the quote
• Filled stars indicate the rating
• Creates visual consistency

Carousel Settings

When using carousel layout:

• Navigation arrows appear on hover
• Dots indicate current position
• Auto-advance optional
• Swipe enabled on mobile

Color Scheme

Style testimonials with:

• Background color
• Text color
• Star color
• Card styling

Best Practices

Authentic Content

• Use real customer quotes when possible
• Include specific details about products
• Vary the length and style

Visual Credibility

• Use customer names (first name + last initial is common)
• Add roles/locations for authenticity
• Include star ratings

Quantity

• 3-6 testimonials is typical
• Carousel works well for 6+ testimonials
• Quality over quantity

Content Guidelines

Good testimonial:

"The quality exceeded my expectations. The fabric is so soft and the fit is perfect. I've already ordered two more colors!" — Sarah M., Verified Buyer

Avoid:

• Generic praise ("Great product!")
• Overly long reviews
• Unverifiable claims

Use Cases

Product Page

Add testimonials specific to that product.

Homepage

General brand testimonials highlighting overall experience.

Collection Page

Reviews relevant to that collection or product category.

Mobile Experience

• Carousel enables swipe navigation
• Grid stacks to single column
• Touch-friendly navigation