Solid Testimonials – Testimonial Slider, Video Testimonials & Customer Reviews vs UpdraftPlus

Solid Testimonials is a powerful WordPress plugin for showcasing client testimonials, customer reviews, and quotes in elegant, responsive layouts. With multiple templates and slider designs, you can easily display testimonials on posts, pages, or custom templates. The intuitive Shortcode Generator and live preview let you create and customize layouts instantly – no coding required. Collect reviews using the built-in testimonial form, import existing ones, and display them with full control over style and layout. Perfect for any skill level, Solid Testimonials helps you build trust, boost engagement, and enhance your site’s credibility with ease. 🎬 Live Demo ⬆️ Upgrade to PRO 📚 Documentation 🙋‍♂️ Support Why are testimonials crucial for your business? 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 customer testimonials according to your preferences. Versatile Showcasing Options: Showcase Testimonials on any page, post, or custom template, seamlessly integrating into your website’s design with testimonial blocks and testimonials by categories. Engaging Visuals: Enjoy responsive layouts and customizable styles that complement your website’s aesthetics, leaving a lasting impression on your visitors. Add testimonial sections, sidebar widget, and Reviews Feed to enhance engagement. Boost Trust and Conversions: Displaying authentic customer feedback helps establish trust and encourages potential customers to take action. Satisfied customers sharing their experiences can significantly drive more conversions. Solid Testimonials empowers you to harness the potential of real testimonials effectively, enhancing your website’s credibility. Experience the difference of Solid Testimonials today and improve your testimonial showcasing with ease and compatibility with standard themes. Comprehensive Plugin Features Discover the Power of Solid Testimonials — Simple, Smart, and Stunning! 20+ Unique, Modern Designs. Multiple Layouts: Grid, Slider, List, Masonry & Filter. Image Modes: Normal, Gray, Hover Effects & More. Customizable Image Sizes & Author Styles (Square, Circle, Shadow). Toggle Display Elements: Designation, Company, Ratings, Author Image. Advanced Slider Controls: Speed, Autoplay, Delay, Pause on Hover. Shortcode Generator with Live Preview. Drag & Drop to Reorder Testimonials. Category-Based Filtering & Display. Customizable Review Length & Star Ratings. Responsive Columns for All Devices. Add Custom CSS Easily. Social Media Links for Each Reviewer. Multiple Sorting Options: ID, Title, Date, Random, Custom. Supports Unlimited Testimonials. Works Seamlessly with Page Builders & WordPress Themes. Fast Loading & Smart Script Handling. Localization-Ready for Any Language. One-Click Auto Updates & Priority Support. Developer-Friendly with Clean, Valid Markup. Easy Setup — No Coding Needed. 🎬 View live Demos » ⬆️ Upgrade to PRO » Plus many more features to explore! Available fields to add info 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. Available Icons for Social Profiles Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Youtube, Vimeo, Instagram, Dribbble, Behance, Pinterest, Flickr, Stumbleupon, Delicious, Reddit, VK, Vine, Github, Stack Overflow, Soundcloud, Envelope/Email, Link/Website, Skype, WhatsApp, Dropbox, WordPress, Tumblr, Foursquare, Xing, Lastfm, Hacker News, Yahoo, Trello, Steam, Deviantart, Feed, Renren, Spotify, twitch, Digg, SlideShare. General Settings Go to Solid Testimonials → Shortcode to create or edit a shortcode. The General Settings tab controls layout, image styles, and display options. Choose your theme, view type (Grid, Carousel, Masonry, Filter), and adjust image mode, size, and style. Set columns for all devices, toggle designation, company, ratings, and limit text length. Carousel view offers speed, autoplay, and pause settings, while Filter view lets you edit the “All” label. A live preview updates in real time as you make changes. Style Settings In Solid Testimonials → Shortcode, open or create a shortcode and go to the Style Settings tab to customize your testimonial design. Adjust colors for box background, title, text, author info, ratings, and “Read More” links. For Carousel view, control navigation arrows, dots, their styles, colors, and hover effects. For Filter view, style filter tabs — choose layouts, colors, backgrounds, and borders for both normal and active states. Easily fine-tune every visual detail to match your site’s branding. Query Settings In Solid Testimonials → Shortcode → Query Settings, control which testimonials appear and how they’re ordered. Set the number of testimonials to display, choose sorting options (ID, Title, Date, Random, Custom), and define order (ASC or DESC). You can also include or exclude authors and categories to fine-tune which testimonials are shown. 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] [gs_testimonial id=1] Shortcode PHP Usage Documentation 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). Pro users are requested to contact our support channel for dedicated assistance. 🙋‍♂️ Alternatively, you can reach out to us through our Support or WordPress.org support forum. 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