Reviews

Customer testimonials with star ratings, photos, and rotating layouts.

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Quick Setup

  1. Add section → Reviews
  2. Choose a layout (slider, grid, or single card)
  3. Add Review blocks with testimonial content

Section Settings

Content

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
Headingtext-Optional section heading (e.g., 'What our customers say').
LayoutselectBaseVisual layout style for the reviews.

Layout Options

Layout Styles

Base
Text-focused layout, no product images
Small product
Compact product image alongside testimonial
Big image
Full-width image stacked above testimonial text

Autoplay

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
EnablecheckboxfalseAutomatically rotate through reviews.
Speedrange5000msTime between transitions. Range: 1000–9000ms.

Colors

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
Color schemecolor_schemeBackground 1Apply a predefined color scheme.

Layout

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
WidthselectInheritContainer width: Inherit, Narrow, or Wide.

Spacing

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
Desktop/Mobile top/bottomrange0pxMargin spacing for the section.
Include top paddingcheckboxfalseAdd internal padding at the top of the section.

Block Types

Review Block

Each review block represents one customer testimonial.

SettingTypeDefaultDescription
Author Imageimage-Customer photo (displays as a circle). Recommended: Square image, 96Ɨ96px or larger.
Author Nametext-Customer's name (e.g., 'Alex C.').
Author Roletext-Optional title or label (e.g., 'Verified Buyer', 'Designer').
Textrichtext-The testimonial content. Keep it concise and impactful.
Productproduct-Link a product for product-focused layouts. Shows product image and title.
Additional imageimage-Custom image instead of product featured image. Useful for lifestyle shots.

Layout Comparison

Base Layout

  • Best for: General testimonials, service businesses
  • Features: Author photo, name, role, quote text
  • Image behavior: No product/additional images shown

Small Product Layout

  • Best for: Quick product endorsements
  • Features: Compact 160px product thumbnail
  • Image behavior: Shows product or additional image

Big Product Layout

  • Best for: Detailed product reviews
  • Features: Larger product image (40% of container)
  • Image behavior: Prominent product showcase

Big Image Layout

  • Best for: Visual impact, lifestyle brands
  • Features: Full-width image above content
  • Image behavior: Image stacks above text, creates visual break

Best Practices

Content Quality

  1. Use real testimonials — Authentic reviews build trust
  2. Keep quotes concise — 2-3 sentences is ideal
  3. Include specific details — "Fast shipping" is better than "Great service"
  4. Add customer photos — Increases credibility significantly
  5. Tag verified buyers — Adds authenticity

Layout Selection

Build general trust
Base layout
Showcase products
Big Product layout
Visual storytelling
Big Image layout
Quick social proof
Small Product layout

Autoplay Considerations

  1. Consider disabling — Some users prefer to read at their own pace
  2. Set longer intervals — 5-6 seconds minimum for reading
  3. Provide navigation — Dots allow manual control

Quantity

  • Minimum: 3 reviews for variety
  • Recommended: 5-7 reviews
  • Maximum: 10 reviews (beyond this, consider pagination)

Testimonial Writing Tips

Good Testimonial Examples

āœ… "The quality exceeded my expectations. I've ordered three times now and shipping is always incredibly fast." — Alex C., Verified Buyer

āœ… "Finally found a brand that gets luxury basics right. The attention to detail is unmatched." — Priya N., Designer

What to Avoid

āŒ Generic praise without specifics āŒ Overly long testimonials āŒ Missing customer attribution āŒ Placeholder or fake reviews


Troubleshooting

Reviews not rotating

  • Verify Enable autoplay is checked
  • Check that multiple Review blocks are added
  • Ensure JavaScript is enabled in the browser

Product image not showing

  • Select a layout that supports images (not Base)
  • Verify the Product field has a product selected
  • Check that the product has a featured image

Author image appears stretched

  • Use square images (1:1 aspect ratio)
  • Minimum recommended: 96Ɨ96px
  • Images are displayed as circles

Dots not appearing

  • Ensure more than one Review block is added
  • Check that the section CSS is loading properly