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Testimonials

Validated feedback becomes social proof. You can embed testimonials from Feedbackfirst directly on your site, keeping your social proof authentic and always up to date.

What Are Testimonials?

Testimonials are validated reviews from Feedbackfirst that you've chosen to feature. They show real feedback from real makers in your community.

Example testimonial:

"Way more useful than chasing upvotes. I got fewer people, but the feedback was actually actionable — things I could immediately improve. If you care about real input over vanity metrics, this works." — Lq Q, Mar 26, 2024

Why Use Testimonials?

Authentic Social Proof

Testimonials come from validated Feedbackfirst reviews. They're real feedback from real makers, not cherry-picked quotes.

Always Up to Date

Testimonials are pulled directly from your Feedbackfirst product page. When you get new feedback, your testimonials automatically update.

Builds Trust

Makers see that you're actively getting feedback and improving. This builds confidence in your product.

Drives Conversions

Social proof is powerful. Testimonials on your landing page can increase signups and conversions.

Selecting Testimonials

Step 1: Go to Your Product Page

Go to your Feedbackfirst product page.

Step 2: View Feedback

Click the "Feedback" tab to see all validated feedback.

Step 3: Select Testimonials

Click the star icon on feedback you want to feature as testimonials. Selected feedback appears in your "Testimonials" section.

Step 4: Reorder

Drag and drop testimonials to reorder them. Featured testimonials appear first.

Embedding Testimonials

Option 1: Embed Widget

Embed a testimonials widget on your site:

<script src="https://feedbackfirst.dev/widget.js" defer></script>

<ff-testimonials
  maker-id="your-product-id"
  limit="3"
  theme="light"
></ff-testimonials>

Option 2: Manual Embed

Copy individual testimonials and paste them into your site:

<blockquote>
  <p>"Way more useful than chasing upvotes. I got fewer people, but the feedback was actually actionable."</p>
  <footer>— Lq Q, Mar 26, 2024</footer>
</blockquote>

Testimonial Placement Ideas

Landing Page

Feature 2-3 testimonials in your hero section or social proof section.

<section class="testimonials">
  <h2>What Makers Say</h2>
  <ff-testimonials
    maker-id="your-product-id"
    limit="3"
  ></ff-testimonials>
</section>

Pricing Page

Show testimonials next to your pricing plans.

<div class="pricing-with-testimonials">
  <div class="pricing-plans"><!-- pricing --></div>
  <div class="testimonials">
    <ff-testimonials
      maker-id="your-product-id"
      limit="2"
    ></ff-testimonials>
  </div>
</div>

About Page

Feature testimonials that highlight your product's impact.

<section class="about">
  <h2>Our Impact</h2>
  <ff-testimonials
    maker-id="your-product-id"
    limit="4"
  ></ff-testimonials>
</section>

Case Studies

Use testimonials as the foundation for case studies.

Styling Testimonials

Widget Attributes

AttributeTypeDefaultDescription
maker-idstringRequiredYour product ID
limitnumber3Number of testimonials to show
themestringlightlight or dark
sortstringrecentrecent or popular

CSS Customization

ff-testimonials {
  --primary-color: #4F46E5;
  --text-color: #1e293b;
  --border-color: #e2e8f0;
  --border-radius: 8px;
  --padding: 24px;
  --font-size: 16px;
}

Best Practices

Select Diverse Testimonials

Choose testimonials that highlight different aspects of your product:

  • Ease of use — "The onboarding is intuitive"
  • Quality — "The design is beautiful"
  • Support — "The team is responsive"
  • Value — "This saved me hours"

Update Regularly

As you get new feedback, update your testimonials. Fresh testimonials are more impactful.

Feature Specific Feedback

Choose testimonials that are specific and actionable:

✅ "The dashboard is intuitive. I understood the core features in under 2 minutes." ❌ "Great product!"

Show the Reviewer

Include the reviewer's name and date. This adds credibility.

Testimonial Analytics

Your workspace shows:

  • Testimonials selected — How many you've featured
  • Testimonial views — How many times they've been viewed
  • Click-through rate — How many people clicked through to your product

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I edit testimonials?

No. Testimonials are pulled directly from Feedbackfirst. You can only select which ones to feature.

Can I remove a testimonial?

Yes. Click the star icon to unselect it. It will no longer appear in your testimonials.

Can I add my own testimonials?

No. Testimonials must come from validated Feedbackfirst feedback. This ensures authenticity.

How often do testimonials update?

Testimonials update in real-time. When you select or deselect feedback, your embedded testimonials update immediately.

Can I translate testimonials?

Not automatically. You can manually translate and embed them on your site.

Do testimonials show on my Feedbackfirst product page?

Yes. Your selected testimonials appear in a "Testimonials" section on your product page.