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Testimonials

This guide describes setting up the Testimonials section.

Use the section to display comments from customers, clients, and staff on a store page.

An example Testimonials section on a store's homepage.

The previous image shows a Testimonials section on a store's homepage. In the upper right, the section menu checkbox Enable on desktop is set to on. This setting displays the section's blocks (testimonials) as a carousel (slideshow). Below the section menu, in the center right, the arrow icons move to the next/previous testimonial inside the section.

For general guidance with modifying sections, refer to Sections overview, and Shopify help: Sections and blocks

Set up a testimonials section

To set up a Testimonials section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a template that contains a Testimonials section.

    Note

    The section can be added into any page, except Checkout and Giftcard pages. To add the section into the current page, select Add section > Testimonials. Refer to Shopify help: Add a section

  2. From the side menu, select Testimonials.

    The Testimonials section selected in Theme editor.

  3. Select a setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
HeadingIn the Heading box, enter text to display as a heading (title) inside the section.
SubheadingIn the Subheading box, enter text to display as subheading text inside the section. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
Subheading > Insert dynamic sourceTo display subheading text from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Subheading box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Testimonials per row on desktopUse the dropdown Testimonials per row on desktop to set number of testimonials to display inside the section. The options are 1, 2 or 3. This setting applies to desktop devices when Carousel mode is set to off for desktop devices.
Carousel > Enable on mobileSelect the checkbox Enable on mobile to turn on/ off carousel mode. With this setting enabled the section's blocks are displayed as a carousel (slideshow) on mobile devices. Refer to Shopify help: Slideshow
Carousel > Enable on desktopSelect the checkbox Enable on desktop to turn on/ off carousel mode. With this setting enabled the section's blocks are displayed as a carousel (slideshow) on desktop devices. Refer to Shopify help: Slideshow
Color > Color schemeUse the Color scheme dropdown to set the section's color scheme to Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary. Refer to Colors.
Color > Disable transitionSelect the checkbox Disable transition to turn on/ off overriding the color transitions set in the section's theme settings. Setup defaults for this setting in Theme Settings > Colors > Transitions.
Spacing > Remove top paddingSelect the checkbox Remove top padding to add/remove the spacing (padding) that's displayed above the section. Refer to W3 Schools: CSS Padding
Spacing > Remove bottom paddingSelect the checkbox Remove bottom padding to add/remove the spacing (padding) that's displayed below the section. Refer to W3 Schools: CSS Padding
Theme settingsSelect Theme settings to access additional settings for the section. Refer to Section theme settings menu.
Remove sectionSelect Remove section to delete the section from the current page.

Configure a block within a testimonials section

A default Testimonials section contains 5 Testimonials (blocks). To configure a block inside the section:

  1. Go to Customize theme. At the top of the page, use the dropdown to select a template that contains a Testimonials section.

  2. From the side menu, expand the Testimonials section menu.

  3. To configure an existing block, select the block from the side menu.

    To add a new block, select Add testimonial, choose a block to add, and then select the block you added.

    The Testimonials's Add block menu in Theme editor.

    Note

    Inside the section, you can add, remove, show/ hide, or move blocks. Refer to Configure blocks inside a section, and Shopify help: Sections and blocks

  4. Apply a block setting described in the following table.

Setting nameDescription
ImageUse the following Image selector options to set up an image inside the block.
  • To add an image, choose Select image, and then upload an image or select an image file from your store's file library.
  • To add a focal point to an image, select Edit in the image selector's thumbnail preview area, and then select Add focal point. Refer to Shopify help: Add a focal point to an image, and Edit an image inside a section or block.
  • To add "alt text" to an image, select Edit, and then enter a brief description of the image into the Image alt text box. The description improves search engine optimization (SEO), and provides greater accessibility for customers who use screen-reading tools. The text is saved immediately. Refer to Shopify help: Adding alt text to media
  • To download an image, select Edit > Download.
  • To replace an image, choose Change > Change image, and then select or upload a new image.
  • To remove an image, select Change > Remove image.
  • To display an image from a dynamic source, select the Change > Connect dynamic source, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Image > Connect dynamic sourceTo display an image from a dynamic source, select the Connect dynamic source icon beside the Image selector, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
Image styleSelect the Image style radio buttons to set a display style for the image inside the block. The options are Photo or Logo. The Photo style option displays a circular image, above the block's text. The Logo style option displays a rectangular image, below the block's text.
RatingUse the Rating dropdown to set the number of star icons to display inside the block. The options are No rating, 5 stars, 4 stars, 3 stars, 2 stars, and 1 star.
TestimonialIn the Testimonial box, enter text to display as a comment inside the block. Enter a comment from a customer, client or staff member about your store's products and services. Format the text, and/ or add links, using the Text editor pane.
Testimonial > Insert dynamic sourceTo display text from a dynamic source, select the Insert dynamic source icon beside the Testimonial box, and then choose a metafield to add. Refer to Shopify help: Metafields
SourceIn the Source box, enter a name to display inside the block as the source of the comment/ quote.
Text alignmentSelect the Text alignment dropdown to align text inside the block to the Left, Center, or Right.
Remove blockSelect Remove block to delete the block from the current section.