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

Overview

If you collected social proof through Shoutout’s Wall of Love, migrating those testimonials to Feedspace lets you manage and display them alongside reviews from all your other sources. Once your Shoutout testimonials are imported into Feedspace, you can embed them directly on your WordPress site using the Feedspace plugin, keeping your social proof visible and up to date without maintaining separate tools. Imported reviews keep all original content intact, including the reviewer’s name, photo, and the testimonial text, so nothing is lost in the migration.

What You Need Before You Start

• A Feedspace account with your Shoutout testimonials already imported (see the import guide linked in related articles)
• A WordPress site where you want to display the reviews
• Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard

Step 1: Import Your Shoutout Testimonials into Feedspace

Before you can display your reviews on WordPress, make sure your Shoutout testimonials have been imported into Feedspace.

1. Log in to your Feedspace account.
2. Navigate to Import Reviews from the sidebar.
3. Select Shoutout from the list of supported platforms.
4. Follow the on-screen steps to complete the import. All original testimonial content, including reviewer names, photos, and text, will be preserved in Feedspace.
5. Once the import is complete, your migrated testimonials will appear in your Feedspace review library.

Step 2: Create a Widget in Feedspace

Next, create a display widget in Feedspace that includes your imported Shoutout testimonials.

1. From your Feedspace dashboard, go to Share Reviews and then select Widgets.
2. Click Create Widget and choose a layout that suits your site, such as a Wall of Love, carousel, or list.
3. Configure the widget settings, including which reviews to show, color scheme, and any filters you want to apply.
4. To include your migrated Shoutout reviews, make sure the widget source includes your imported testimonials. You can filter by source if needed.
5. Save the widget. Feedspace will generate a unique widget ID that you will use in WordPress.

Step 3: Install the Feedspace WordPress Plugin

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

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

Step 4: Add the Widget to Your WordPress Page

With the plugin installed and connected, you can now embed your Shoutout testimonials on any page or post.

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

Where to Display Your Testimonials

You can add the Feedspace widget to any location on your WordPress site. Common placements include:

• Your homepage to build trust with first-time visitors
• Product or service pages to provide social proof at the point of decision
• A dedicated testimonials page that showcases all your reviews in one place
• Landing pages to increase conversion rates

Tips

• Original content is preserved: When you import from Shoutout, all testimonial content migrates intact, including reviewer names, profile photos, star ratings, and the full text. Nothing is altered during import, so your WordPress widget will reflect the reviews exactly as your customers wrote them.
• Mix sources in one widget: You can combine your imported Shoutout testimonials with reviews collected directly through Feedspace in the same widget, giving visitors a broader view of your social proof.
• Widget updates automatically: Any new reviews you add to Feedspace after embedding the widget will appear on your WordPress site without needing to update the embed code.