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One way to increase conversions<\/a> using your WordPress site is to display feedback to potential customers in the form of testimonials. For best effect, you\u2019ll also want to use tools that are tailored specifically for creating and managing them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, finding solutions with just the right combination of features and usability can be challenging. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve done the work of finding suitable plugins you can use to easily create, feature, and manage customer testimonials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we\u2019ll walk through how to create custom testimonials in WordPress. Let\u2019s dive right in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Create Custom Testimonials?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want, you can simply add customer testimonials manually to your posts and pages. However, this method won\u2019t provide you with a central location for easily managing them. You\u2019ll also need to copy and paste each quote manually, which is inefficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A better option is to use tools built specifically for creating and managing testimonials. This offers you automatic structuring and formatting, a centralized location for managing all of your testimonials, and even an option to display them using a pleasing sliding animation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Testimonial Slider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A typical testimonial slider functions similarly to a carousel. It slides through each testimonial one at a time, and the transitions are accompanied by some kind of animation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating a testimonial slider in WordPress can be accomplished using a plugin. First you\u2019ll need to create a slider or \u2018rotator\u2019, and then attach the testimonials to it. In the next section, we\u2019ll walk through this process in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating Custom Testimonials Using Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several plugins that provide functionality for creating custom testimonials. Examples include Easy Testimonials<\/a>, Testimonial Rotator<\/a>, Testimonials Widget<\/a>, Strong Testimonials<\/a>, and more. Every plugin works a little differently, so let\u2019s look at a few examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Testimonial Rotator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First up, let\u2019s learn how to create custom testimonials displayed as a slider, using the Testimonial Rotator plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Add a Rotator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to start by installing and activating the Testimonial Rotator plugin<\/a>. Once this is done, navigate to Testimonials > Add Rotator<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, you\u2019ll need to add a new rotator before you can begin creating customer testimonials. The rotators are used to group the testimonials, and display them in sliders or carousels. For example, you might want to display different groups of testimonials for the various services you offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next you\u2019ll want to enter some basic details for your new rotator, starting with a name:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further down the screen, you can select options for your new rotator. These include settings such as transition effects, image sizes, whether or not you want the testimonial display order randomized, and so on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The drop-down option for image size is necessary if you want your images displayed differently than your theme allows for by default. After that, the \u201cHide\u201d options enable you to remove various aspects of the rotator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These changes can also be made from the Widgets<\/em> screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Select a Theme<\/em> section gives you a choice between seven different themes. Simply click on Use<\/em> to choose whichever option you prefer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve made your desired changes, click on the Publish<\/em> button to make them permanent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Add Testimonials to Your Rotator<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Next, it\u2019s time to add your testimonials. To get started, navigate to Testimonials > Add New<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first option here is the title field, where you can feature a snippet from the testimonial. You\u2019ll also want to enter the full text of the testimonial in the main editor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that if you selected the Hide Title<\/em> checkbox in the rotator settings earlier, this field will be hidden in your testimonial slider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, scroll down to the bottom of the screen. There you\u2019ll see collapsible tabs titled Testimonial Options<\/em>, Testimonial Image<\/em>, and Testimonial Order<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Testimonial Options<\/em> section provides three choices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n