How Do I Display Checkatrade Reviews on My WordPress Site with Feedspace?

Checkatrade reviews carry real weight with homeowners in the UK. When a verified homeowner rates your work on Checkatrade, that review signals trust that is hard to replicate anywhere else: vetted tradespeople, genuine feedback, and scores that potential customers actively search for before hiring an electrician, plumber, or builder. Displaying those tradespeople reviews directly on your WordPress site brings that credibility to your own web presence, so visitors can see your reputation without leaving your site. With Feedspace, you can import your Checkatrade reviews and embed them as a polished widget in just a few steps.

Step 1: Import Your Checkatrade Reviews into Feedspace

Before you can display your tradespeople reviews on WordPress, you need to bring them into Feedspace. The import process pulls in the homeowner reviews you have collected on Checkatrade so they are ready to use across your widgets and embeds.

1. Log in to your Feedspace account.
2. Navigate to Import Reviews from the sidebar.
3. Select Checkatrade from the list of supported platforms.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect your Checkatrade profile and import your homeowner reviews.
5. Once the import completes, your Checkatrade reviews will appear in your Feedspace testimonials library.

For a detailed walkthrough of the import process, see How to Import Reviews from Checkatrade into Feedspace.

Step 2: Create a Widget with Your Checkatrade Reviews

Once your tradespeople reviews are in Feedspace, you can build a widget to showcase them on your site. Feedspace offers several widget layouts so you can choose the style that fits your site design.

1. Go to Share Reviews or Widgets in the Feedspace sidebar.
2. Click Create Widget and choose a layout (carousel, grid, list, or wall).
3. Filter by source and select your imported Checkatrade reviews to include in the widget.
4. Customise the appearance: colours, fonts, and display options to match your WordPress theme.
5. Save the widget. Feedspace will generate an embed shortcode for use with the WordPress plugin.

Step 3: Install the Feedspace WordPress Plugin

The Feedspace WordPress plugin lets you add your widget to any page or post using a simple shortcode. Install it directly from the WordPress plugin directory.

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.
2. Search for Feedspace and click Install Now on the Feedspace plugin.
3. Click Activate once the installation is complete.
4. Go to the Feedspace plugin settings in your WordPress sidebar and connect it to your Feedspace account using your API key.

Step 4: Add the Checkatrade Reviews Widget to Your WordPress Page

With the plugin active, you can place your Checkatrade reviews widget anywhere on your WordPress site: your homepage, a dedicated reviews page, a service page, or your footer area.

1. Open the page or post where you want to display the tradespeople reviews in the WordPress block editor.
2. Add a Shortcode block or a Feedspace Widget block to your page.
3. Paste the shortcode generated by Feedspace for your Checkatrade reviews widget.
4. Click Update or Publish to save the page.
5. Visit your page to confirm the widget is displaying your Checkatrade reviews correctly.

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Checkatrade Reviews

• Place reviews near your services: Adding your Checkatrade widget to individual service pages (such as electrical work, plumbing, or building services) gives homeowners relevant social proof exactly where they are making a decision.
• Highlight your Checkatrade score: Checkatrade displays an overall score out of 10 for each tradesperson. Featuring your high score prominently in your widget reinforces the vetting credibility that the platform is known for.
• Keep your reviews fresh: Re-import from Checkatrade periodically so your widget always reflects your most recent homeowner feedback. Fresh reviews signal an active, in-demand business.
• Use the wall or grid layout for service pages: A wall or grid layout shows multiple tradespeople reviews at a glance, which is effective for convincing homeowners who are comparing service providers.