Solid Testimonials is a powerful and versatile WordPress testimonial plugin designed to elegantly display testimonials, customer reviews, or quotes on your website in various captivating ways. Whether you want to showcase testimonials on posts, pages, or custom templates, this plugin provides the perfect solution.
With our user-friendly Shortcode Generator settings panel, creating stunning testimonials showcases is easier than ever. The live preview feature allows you to see the changes in real time, helping you craft unique and visually appealing testimonial displays with fully responsive layouts and customizable styles.
Testimonials play a pivotal role in building trust and credibility among potential customers. With Solid Testimonials, you can effectively present these valuable testimonials on your website and continuously gather fresh reviews to reinforce your brand’s reputation.
What makes Solid Testimonials stand out?
Intuitive and User-Friendly: Our testimonial plugin is designed to be simple yet powerful, allowing you to effortlessly manage and display testimonials according to your preferences.
Versatile Showcasing Options: Showcase testimonials on any page, post, or custom template, providing seamless integration into your website’s design.
Engaging Visuals: Enjoy responsive layouts and customizable styles that complement your website’s aesthetics, leaving a lasting impression on your visitors.
Boost Trust and Conversions: Displaying authentic testimonials helps establish trust and encourages potential customers to take action.
Solid Testimonials empower you to harness the potential of testimonials effectively, enhancing your website’s credibility and ultimately driving more conversions.
Experience the difference of Solid Testimonials today and elevate your testimonial showcasing game with ease!
Comprehensive Plugin Features
Experience the Power of Solid Testimonials with a Rich Array of Functionalities:
Over 20 Unique and Stunning Designs to Choose From.
Versatile Testimonial Layouts: Grid, Slider, List, Filter, and Masonry.
Image Modes: Choose from Normal, Gray to Normal, Grey on Hover, or Always Gray.
Flexible Image Sizes: Thumbnail, Medium, Large, or Other Registered Sizes.
Diverse Author Image Styles: Square, Circle, Radius, Square Shadow, Circle Shadow, and Radius Shadow.
Fine-Tuned Controls: Show or Hide Designation, Company, Ratings, and Author Image.
Slider Mastery: Effortlessly Set Speed, Autoplay, Delay, and Pause On Hover.
User-Friendly Shortcode Generator Enhanced with Live Preview.
Seamlessly Integrates with Page Builders.
Intuitive Drag and Drop for Custom Testimonial Order.
Smart Category Display: Showcase Testimonials Based on Categories.
Efficient Filter and Query by Reviews Category.
Limit Testimonial Display as Needed.
Convenient Repeatable Social Media Meta Box.
Device-Specific Column Options for Optimal Responsiveness.
Customize with Ease: Add Your Own Custom CSS.
In-Depth Reviewer Information and Social Links.
Tailor Testimonial Length with Custom Character Limit.
Testimonial Title: Give each testimonial a distinct and meaningful title.
Testimonial Details: Showcase the heartwarming testimonials shared by your clients in all their glory.
Testimonial Author Image: Add personal touches with images of the testimonial authors.
Testimonial Categories: Organize testimonials into categories for easy navigation.
Reviewer Information:
Reviewer Name: Display the names of the testimonial authors.
Organization Name: Showcase the companies or organizations they belong to.
Designation: Mention the positions or roles of the testimonial authors.
Star Ratings: Highlight the rating scores given by the reviewers.
Reviewer Extra Information:
Email: If permitted, display the email addresses of the testimonial authors.
Address: Add location information for an enhanced sense of credibility.
Phone/Mobile: Share contact details to boost authenticity.
Website URL: Provide links to the reviewers’ websites.
Video URL: For a dynamic touch, include video testimonials.
Company Logo: Showcase logos of the companies or organizations associated with the testimonials.
Social Profiles: Include social icons with drag-and-drop reordering, allowing you to link to the testimonial authors’ social media profiles for additional authenticity and engagement.
Start by navigating to Solid Testimonials > Shortcode. Here, you can either create a new shortcode or edit an existing one. Once inside, you’ll land on the General Settings page.
General Settings Fields:
Shortcode Name: Assign a unique name to your shortcode.
Theme: Choose from a variety of Grid & Carousel themes.
View Type: Opt for Grid, Carousel, Masonry, or Filter layouts.
Image Mode: Select image display preferences, including Gray options.
Images Size: Pick from Thumbnail, Medium, Large, or other sizes.
Autoplay Delay: Set the time interval between autoplay transitions.
Pause On Hover: Enable pausing of autoplay on user hover.
Filter Settings (When View Type is Filter):
Filter All Text: Modify the “Filter All” text option.
Dynamic Preview: As you customize settings on the left, the right area displays a real-time preview.
Style Settings
Easily Customize Your Testimonial Display:
To begin, navigate to Solid Testimonials > Shortcode. Create a new shortcode or edit an existing one. Then, proceed to the 2nd tab labeled Style Settings.
Box Background Color: Choose the background color for the testimonial box.
Title Color: Set the color for the testimonial title.
Testimonial Color: Define the color for the testimonial text.
Read More Color: Specify the color for the “Read More” link.
Read More Hover Color: Set the color when hovering over the “Read More” link.
Rating Color: Choose the color for star ratings.
Name Color: Define the color for the testimonial author’s name.
Designation Color: Set the color for the designation of the author.
Company Color: Specify the color for the author’s company name.
Info Color: Choose the color for additional information.
Info Icon Color: Set the color for icons used in additional information.
For Carousel View Type:
Enable Carousel Navs: Toggle navigation arrows for the carousel.
Enable Carousel Dots: Toggle navigation dots for the carousel.
Carousel Navs Style: Choose from One / Two / Three styles for carousel navigation arrows.
Dots Position: Set the position of navigation dots – Bottom / Bottom Inside Left or Right.
Dots Style: Choose from One / Two / Three styles for navigation dots.
Nav Color: Define the color for navigation arrow icons.
Nav BG Color: Set the background color for navigation arrow icons.
Nav Hover Color: Choose the color when hovering over the navigation arrow icons.
Nav Hover BG Color: Set the background color when hovering over navigation arrow icons.
Dots Color: Define the color for navigation dots.
For Filter View Type:
Filter Tab Style: Choose from Style One / Two / Three / Four / Five for filter tabs.
Filter Color: Define the color for filter text.
Filter BG Color: Set the background color for filter tabs.
Filter Border Color: Choose the color for filter tab borders.
Filter Active Color: Specify the color for the active filter tab.
Filter Active BG Color: Set the background color for the active filter tab.
Filter Active Border Color: Choose the border color for the active filter tab.
Query Settings
Begin by navigating to Solid Testimonials > Shortcode. Create a new shortcode or edit an existing one. Then proceed to the 3rd tab labeled Query Settings.
Count: Specify the maximum number of testimonials to be displayed. Use -1 to show all reviews.
Order By:
ID: Sort testimonials based on their ID.
Title: Arrange testimonials alphabetically by title.
Custom Order: Define a specific order for testimonials.
Random: Display testimonials in random order.
Date: Sort testimonials by their date of creation.
Order:
DESC (Descending): Arrange testimonials in descending order.
ASC (Ascending): Arrange testimonials in ascending order.
Authors: Select specific authors whose reviews you want to display.
Exclude Authors: Exclude certain authors’ reviews from the display.
Category: Choose a specific category to showcase testimonials from. Select from the available list of created categories.
Exclude Category: Hide testimonials associated with a particular category.
Preference ( Global Settings )
Head to Solid Testimonials > Shortcode and select Preferences.
Replace Preferred Text for Read More: Customize the text for the “Read More” link according to your preference.
Custom CSS: Implement your own custom CSS for a personalized touch.
Page Builder Support
Gutenberg.
Elementor.
WPBakery.
Divi Builders.
Beaver Builder.
Oxygen Builder.
UX Builder – Flatsome.
TagDiv – Newspaper.
Genesis Framework.
Solid Testimonials shortcode usage
Select a theme, view type & other parameters. Shortcode will generate with id like [gs_testimonial id=1]
If you have any questions regarding the Solid Testimonials plugin and how to work with it, We recommend referring to our comprehensive online documentation. It provides detailed information and instructions to assist you in navigating and utilizing the plugin effectively. You can find the Documentation here.
Quick Support & Bug Reporting
If you encounter any problems or discover bugs, please post them in our Support channel. We aim to respond as soon as possible (excluding holidays).
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Slider Style 12. Check the demo for more Slider designs.
Slider Style 18 with Video Popup. Check the demo for more Slider designs.
Grid Style 4 With Multicolor.
Filter View. Check the demo for more Filter designs.
Masonry View. Check the demo for more Masonry designs.
Custom Order: After Drag & Drop, go to Shortcode > Crete/Edit Shortcode > Go to Query (3rd tab) > Set Order: ASC (From Dropdown). ASC/DESC may be set to your liking. > Set Order By: Custom Order (From Dropdown)
Add a New Testimonial
All Testimonials
Created a list of Testimonial Shortcodes.
Create a New Shortcode with Preview.
General Settings.
Style Settings(2nd Tab).
Query Settings (3rd Tab). Check documentation for more Query Controls.
To add a testimonial to the plugin, follow these steps:
Go to the WordPress dashboard and navigate to Solid Testimonials > Add New
Fill out the required information, such as Testimonial Title, Details, Reviewer Name, Organization, Designation, Star Ratings, Email, Address, Phone/Mobile, Website URL, & Video URL.
Upload reviewer Image.
Upload Company Logo.
Assign to a specific category.
Add Social Profile Links, such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, and their website.
Make sure to include the full URL for each social link, starting with http:// or https://.
What is the recommended dimension for the Author’s image?
For optimal display on various devices, it’s recommended to use an image size of 300px X 300px for the author’s image. WordPress will automatically create different sizes & you can select images size to thumbnail/medium/large when creating a shortcode.
How to display shortcodes in page templates?
You can easily display shortcodes in your page templates using the do_shortcode() function in WordPress. Simply add the following code to your template file:
This will allow you to display using the shortcode and the desired theme in your page templates.
Can I include social media links?
Yes, you can easily add social media links using the plugin. It offers 40 different social media icons for you to choose from, and you have complete control over whether to display them or not, as well as the ability to reorder them through drag-and-drop functionality.
How can I add the author image to the Solid Testimonials WordPress plugin?
You can add Testimonial Author Image in the Featured Image field. Add a picture of the reviewer who wrote the testimonial.
Does the Testimonail plugin have a shortcode option?
Yes, the plugin offers a shortcode feature to display testimonials on your website. Generate shortcode like
[gs_testimonial id=1]
You have a choice of 20+ different themes, including Grid, Slider, List, Filter, and Masonry.
For more information on using the shortcode attributes, check out the Shortcode Usage Guide
How many themes does the Solid Testimonials Plugin offer?
The Solid Testimonials Plugin offers 20+ different themes, including Grid, Slider, List, Filter, and Masonry.
What information can be added to the Plugin?
This plugin offers a comprehensive list of information to showcase your reviews effectively. The information you can add includes the following:
Testimonial Title
Testimonial Details
Testimonial Author Image
Testimonial Categories
Reviewer Name
Organization Name
Designation
Star Ratings
Email
Address
Phone/Mobile
Website URL
Video URL
Company Logo
Social Profiles. 40 Social Icons with the option to add links (Drag and drop reordering available)
To edit a shortcode, you can change the view, switch on/off controls, change colors, or set a preferred query, and don’t forget to save your changes.
Duplicating a shortcode is easy. You can duplicate any existing or newly created shortcode, including its saved settings. Simply click on the Clone button, and you will receive a notification that the Shortcode Cloned Successfully. The cloned shortcode will be named with a suffix of Cloned like: Shortcode name – Cloned.
Deleting a shortcode is straightforward, but be cautious before hitting the delete button, as it will permanently remove the shortcode.
How to Override Templates?
To override templates in Solid Testimonials, follow these steps:
This section provides comprehensive guidance on how to customize and override templates according to your specific requirements.
Learn how to modify templates to match your website’s design or functionality needs.
Find detailed instructions, examples, and code snippets to help you seamlessly override templates.
By referring to the Template Override documentation, you can easily customize Solid Testimonials templates to suit your project’s needs.
Is there any Page Builder Support available?
Yes, the Solid Testimonials Plugin offers page builder support and is currently compatible with the following page builders:
Gutenberg
Elementor
WPBakery
Divi Builder
Beaver Builder
Oxygen Builder
UX Builder – Flatsome
TagDiv – Newspaper
Genesis Frame
We also have plans to add support for additional page builders in future releases.
How to use Solid Testimonials in WordPress Gutenberg Editor?
Solid Testimonials plugin is compatible with WordPress Gutenberg Editor. To use the Testimonial block in Gutenberg.
Open page/post.
Click on the (+) sign to add a new block.
Search a block by Testimonial & click on Solid Testimonials. If you don’t want to search, the Solid Testimonials block is available under Design Elements.
Solid Testimonials block added. Now select from premade shortcodes.
You can Edit any selected shortcode which will open in a new tab.
You can also create a new shortcode from here which will also open in a new tab.
Publish / Update the page / Post & check the front end for Testimonials.
The Solid Testimonials plugin is compatible with Elementor. To use Testimonial in Elementor –
Open the page/post.
Click on Edit with Elementor.
Search the Testimonial widget under Elements. Drag & drop Solid Testimonials. If you don’t want to search, the Solid Testimonials widget is also found under the General & GS Plugins section.
Solid Testimonials widget added. Now select from premade shortcodes.
You can Edit any selected shortcode which will open in a new tab.
You can also create a new shortcode from here which will also open in a new tab.
Publish / Update the page / Post & check the front for Solid Testimonials.
How to use Solid Testimonials in WPBakery / formally Visual Composer?
Solid Testimonials plugin is compatible with WPBakery at the backend and front-end editor. To use Solid Testimonials in WPBakery –
Open page/post.
Click on WPBakery Page Builder.
After selecting Backend Editor, click on Add Element.
Search an element by Testimonial & click on Solid Testimonials. If you don’t want to search, Solid Testimonials is also available under the GS Plugins tab.
Solid Testimonials added. Now select from premade shortcodes.
– You can Edit any selected shortcode, which will open in a new tab.
– You can also create a new shortcode from here, which will also open in a new tab.
– Publish / Update the page / Post & check it from the front end.
** If you’re working with Frontend Editor, select from premade shortcodes & save changes to see the live action.
How to use Solid Testimonials in UX Builder – Flatsome?
The Solid Testimonials plugin is fully compatible with UX Builder – Flatsome. To incorporate Solid Testimonials into your UX Builder – Flatsome theme, follow these steps:
Open Page/Post: Start by opening the page or post where you want to add the Solid Testimonials.
Edit with UX Builder: Click on the Edit with UX Builder option to launch the UX Builder interface.
Add a New Element: In the UX Builder, click on the (+) sign to insert a new element into your page.
Select Layout: Under the Layout section, choose the Row element. This will add three columns to your page. However, for the best results, it’s recommended to select only one column.
Add Another Element: Click on the (+) sign again to insert a new element.
Insert HTML: Within the Content section, you’ll find the HTML element. Select this option.
Paste Testimonial Shortcode: Now, simply paste the shortcode for your Solid Testimonials inside the HTML element.
What is the best way to add testimonials to WordPress?
Install and Activate Solid Testimonials.
Add a few testimonials.
Generate Shortcodes.
Copy & Paste the shortcode where you wish to display the testimonials in WordPress.
Do I need testimonials on my website?
Integrating client testimonials on your website can significantly boost potential clients’ confidence in your brand. By adding testimonials to your homepage, you create a positive impression and establish credibility. Surprisingly, a study indicates that having just five testimonials can increase conversion rates by nearly four times, making it a highly impactful strategy for driving results.
Does testimonials help in SEO?
Customer testimonials and reviews are invaluable tools for building trust, credibility, and social proof for your brand. When strategically utilized, they can enhance your search engine optimization (SEO) and significantly boost conversion rates. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to leverage these powerful assets for your business success!
How many testimonials are good for a website?
Research indicates that including a balanced number of 10 to 30 customer testimonials on your landing page is ideal. This approach offers sufficient social proof to build trust with potential customers while avoiding overwhelming them with excessive information. Maximize the impact of testimonials to establish credibility and drive conversions effectively!
Do testimonials increase sales?
Customer testimonials have a remarkable impact on sales pages, increasing conversions by an average of 34%. When strategically placed on pages with expensive products or services, they can skyrocket conversion rates by up to 380%. Embracing customer testimonials in your marketing efforts regularly can lead to an impressive 62% boost in revenue on average.
Don’t miss out on these proven benefits! Incorporate customer testimonials into your marketing strategy today and watch your conversions and revenue soar!
