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Multipurpose Fashion Theme
Testimonials
Multipurpose Fashion Theme
Theme: Multipurpose Fashion Theme
Help Center > Sections & Blocks > Info & Trust Sections > Testimonials
Overview
The Testimonials section displays customer reviews or quotes in a slider or carousel. Each testimonial can include an author image, quote icon, review text, author name, and optional author info (title, company). Use it for social proof on your homepage or product pages to build trust and encourage conversions.
Where to Add This Section
- Go to Online Store > Themes > Customize.
- Select Homepage or desired template.
- Click Add section.
- Choose Testimonials.
- Save.
📷 Image placeholder: Add a screenshot of Testimonials section on storefront.
Quick Setup (3 Steps)
- Add Testimonial blocks — Add one block per testimonial.
- Enter content — Add review text, author name, optional image and author info.
- Configure slider — Set cards per view, autoplay, and layout.
Section Settings
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Heading | Section title | — |
| Heading size | Small, Medium, Large, Extra large | Medium |
| Cards per view (desktop) | Number of testimonials visible at once | — |
| Cards per view (mobile) | Number on mobile | — |
| Circular images | Round author photos | — |
| Auto flow | Auto-rotate slides | — |
| Change slides every | Seconds between slides | — |
| Enable drag/swipe | Swipe on mobile | — |
| Show pagination dots | Navigation dots | — |
Blocks: Testimonial
Each testimonial is a Testimonial block. Add multiple blocks for multiple quotes.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Author's image | Customer photo (optional) |
| Icon | None, Quote, 1–5 stars |
| Review text | The testimonial quote |
| Author | Customer name |
| Author info | Title, company (optional) |
Step-by-Step Setup
Step 1: Add the section
Add Testimonials to your homepage or product page template.
Step 2: Add Testimonial blocks
- Click Add block > Testimonial.
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For each block:
- Enter Review text (the quote)
- Enter Author (customer name)
- Optionally add Author's image
- Add Author info (e.g. "Verified buyer", "CEO, Company")
- Choose Icon (Quote or star rating)
- Add 3–5 blocks for a strong section; drag to reorder.
Step 3: Configure section settings
- Heading — Enter section title (e.g. "What our customers say").
- Cards per view (desktop) — 1, 2, or 3 visible at once.
- Cards per view (mobile) — Usually 1 for readability.
- Circular images — Enable for round author photos.
- Auto flow — Enable for auto-rotation.
- Change slides every — Set interval (e.g. 5 seconds).
- Enable drag/swipe — On for mobile swipe.
- Show pagination dots — On for slide indicators.
- Save.
Use cases
- Homepage social proof — Customer quotes above the fold or after products
- Product page — Reviews or testimonials near add to cart
- Dedicated testimonials — Full page of customer stories
- Trust building — Alongside FAQs and logo list
For merchants
- Use real customer quotes when possible.
- Add photos for stronger credibility.
- Keep reviews concise (2–4 sentences).
- 3–5 testimonials is usually enough.
- Get permission before using names and photos.
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| No testimonial blocks | Add Testimonial blocks with content |
| Empty review text | Enter Review text in each block |
| No author name | Add Author for each testimonial |
| Too many slides | 3–5 is optimal; more can dilute impact |
| Low-quality images | Use clear, properly cropped author photos |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
To add a testimonial, go to the Online Store > Themes > Customize, select the Testimonials section, and click Add block. Then, fill in the testimonial content, including the review text, author name, image (optional), and icon (quote or star rating).
Yes, you can customize how many testimonials are visible on both desktop and mobile. In the section settings, you can set the number of cards per view for desktop and mobile devices.
To enable autoplay, go to the section settings and check the box labeled Auto flow. You can also set the delay between slides in the Change slides every field.
Yes, you can enable circular images for the author's photos. Go to the section settings and check the box labeled Circular images.
You can change the heading size in the section settings by selecting an option from the Heading size dropdown. The available options are Small, Medium, Large, and Extra large.
Yes, you can enable pagination dots for the testimonial slider. Go to the section settings and check the box labeled Show pagination dots to display dots that allow users to navigate between testimonials.
Yes, you can choose from different icon options in the testimonial block settings, such as a quote icon or star ratings (1–5 stars). You can select the appropriate icon for each testimonial from the Icon dropdown menu.
You can reorder the testimonials by dragging the testimonial blocks up or down in the section editor. This allows you to customize the order in which testimonials are displayed.
The colors and styling for the testimonial section are controlled by your theme's CSS. You can customize the styles such as the card radius, shadow, and star color directly in the CSS file for your theme.
To make the testimonial section more engaging, consider adding customer photos, using authentic and concise review texts, and displaying a mix of testimonial types (quotes and star ratings). Additionally, enabling autoplay with a reasonable delay can keep the section dynamic without being too overwhelming.
FAQs vs Advanced Accordion
FAQs — Simple Q&A format. Advanced Accordion — Rich content (HTML, links). Use FAQs for support questions; use Accordion for product details, size guides.