Theme Sections
Testimonials
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How to add a Testimonials section to your Shopify store
- In the theme editor (Customize), click Add section.
- Select Testimonials section.
- Make necessary changes.
- Save.
How to edit the section Testimonials
Overview of all layouts (presets)
- Long-form testimonials
- Hero-style storytelling
- Premium brands wanting an elegant, editorial presentation
- Pages with a strong storytelling focus
- Unique and premium layouts
- UGC-heavy reviews with imagery
- Stores with many short reviews
- Quick-scan layouts
- Rapid social-proof sections (4–12 testimonials)
- Great for storytelling that moves horizontally
- Saves vertical space
- Allows many testimonials on one screen
- Best for showcasing volume
Section settings
Layout settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Type (Carousel/Grid) | Available in the Carousel & Grid preset; determines how testimonials are displayed. |
| Columns | Number of columns on desktop (for Carousel & Grid). |
| Column gap | Horizontal spacing between items. |
| Enable swipe on mobile | Allows touch swiping for carousel-style layouts. |
| Mobile columns | 1 or 2 columns on mobile (Grid & Carousel). |
Slider-specific settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Autoplay | Automatically cycles through slides. |
| Autoplay delay | Time (in seconds) before moving to the next slide. |
Block settings
- Upload a featured image
- Add review text
- Add author info (name, bio, icon, etc.)
- Section header block: Learn more
- Testimonial block: display a featured image (optional), review text and author info in stack style.
💡 Best practices
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- Customer Name
- Verified Buyer
- Industry expert
- Editor / Reviewer
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- Uniform image sizes
- Equal padding across sections
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