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

If you work as a freelancer on Contra, the client reviews you have earned are powerful proof of your skills and reliability. Potential clients who visit your personal website want to see real feedback from people who have already hired you, but asking them to leave your site to check Contra can break their confidence. By displaying your Contra client reviews directly on your WordPress site with Feedspace, you keep visitors engaged and let your track record speak for itself, helping you win more projects across design, development, marketing, and creative roles.

Step 1: Import Your Contra Reviews into Feedspace

The first step is to bring your Contra client reviews into your Feedspace workspace so you can manage and display them.

1. Log in to your Feedspace account.
2. Navigate to Import Reviews in the left sidebar.
3. Select Contra from the list of supported platforms.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to connect your Contra profile and pull in your client reviews.
5. Once the import is complete, your Contra reviews will appear in your Feedspace review library, ready to use.

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

Step 2: Create a Widget with Your Contra Reviews

Once your client reviews are in Feedspace, you can build a widget to showcase them on your WordPress site.

1. In your Feedspace dashboard, go to Widgets and click Create Widget.
2. Choose a display style that suits your site, such as a wall of love, carousel, or list layout.
3. Filter the widget to include your imported Contra client reviews. You can select individual reviews or include all reviews from Contra.
4. Customise the widget appearance, including colors, fonts, and card style, to match your personal brand.
5. Save the widget. Feedspace will generate an embed code you will use in the next step.

Tip: As a freelancer, consider highlighting reviews that mention specific skills or project types, such as logo design, web development, or social media strategy. Filtering your widget to show role-relevant client feedback makes it more persuasive to prospects looking for those exact services.

Step 3: Install the Feedspace WordPress Plugin

The Feedspace WordPress plugin lets you add your widget to any page or post without touching code.

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
2. Go to Plugins and click Add New.
3. Search for Feedspace in the plugin directory.
4. Click Install Now next to the Feedspace plugin, then click Activate.
5. After activation, go to the Feedspace plugin settings and connect it to your Feedspace account using your API key.

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

With the plugin installed and connected, you can place your Contra client reviews widget anywhere on your site.

1. Open the WordPress page or post where you want to display your client reviews, such as your homepage, portfolio page, or a dedicated testimonials page.
2. In the Gutenberg block editor, click the + button to add a new block.
3. Search for the Feedspace block and select it.
4. In the block settings, choose the widget you created in Step 2 from the dropdown list.
5. Click Update or Publish to save the page. Your Contra client reviews will now be live on your WordPress site.

What Your Visitors Will See

Once the widget is live, visitors to your WordPress site will see your Contra client reviews displayed in the layout you chose. Each review shows the client’s name, their feedback, and the rating they left, giving prospective clients an honest view of what it is like to work with you. Because the reviews come directly from Contra, a platform known for independent contractors and commission-free freelance work, the social proof carries genuine credibility.

Common Questions

Can I display only selected Contra reviews?

Yes. In the Feedspace widget builder, you can choose specific reviews to feature rather than showing all imported reviews. This lets you highlight the most relevant client feedback for each page on your site.

Will new Contra reviews appear automatically?

New reviews from Contra need to be imported into Feedspace first. Once imported, they become available in your widget settings. You can update your widget at any time to include the latest client feedback.

Do I need coding skills to add the widget to WordPress?

No. The Feedspace WordPress plugin adds a Gutenberg block that you can insert into any page using the standard block editor. No custom code is required.