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How To Create Your First Widget

Showcasing live reviews on your website is one of the most effective ways to build immediate trust with visitors. ReviewCatalyst provides a variety of customizable widgets that you can embed in minutes, requiring little to no technical experience.

Step 1: Create Your Widget
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  1. Navigate to Social Proof: Click on Social Proof in the left sidebar navigation.
  2. Select Widgets: Choose Widgets from the dropdown menu to enter the widget management area.
  3. Initiate Creation: Click the Create Widget button to start the setup process.
  4. Name Your Widget: Give your widget a descriptive name (e.g., “Homepage Carousel”) and click Next.

Step 2: Choose Your Style and Customize
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Our platform offers several “Widget Types” to fit any website layout. You can toggle through these in the Content tab:

  • Slider & Carousel: Great for hero sections or headers.
  • Grid & List: Ideal for dedicated “Testimonials” pages.
  • Summarized: A clean, modern layout that highlights the best feedback.
  • Floating & Popups: Perfect for grabbing attention without taking up page space.
  • Badges: Small, subtle icons that show off your overall rating.

Customization Options:

  • Review Sources: Select exactly which platforms (Google, Facebook, Yelp, etc.) you want to pull reviews from.
  • Filters: Set minimum rating requirements so only your best 4 and 5-star reviews are displayed.
  • Branding: Toggle the “Hide Branding Link” option to keep the focus entirely on your business.

Step 3: Save and Install
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Once you are happy with the preview of your widget:

  1. Save Your Work: Click the Save Widget button in the top right corner.
  2. Access Installation Code: A confirmation popup will appear. Click the Installation Steps button.
  3. Copy the Code: Click Copy to clipboard to grab your unique “Review Pixel” script.
  4. Embed on Your Site: Paste this code snippet into your website’s HTML, ideally just before the closing tag on any page where you want the widget to appear.

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Pro Tip: If you aren’t comfortable editing your website’s code, you can use the Email Install Code button to send the instructions directly to your web developer.

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