Your website is often the first place potential clients discover who you are. And when someone is considering booking a photographer, designer, or service provider, the question they’re silently asking is simple: “Can I trust you?”
Client testimonials answer that question instantly. They turn your marketing message into real human experiences — stories that give new visitors the confidence to choose you.
Below, we’ll explore why testimonials are so powerful, how to use them effectively across your website and social media, and how Zibster makes it easy to display them in a clean, modern, and professional way.
Why Testimonials Matter
1. They Build Trust Immediately
Trust is the core of every booking, purchase, or inquiry.
Research from Strong Testimonials shows that 72% of customers say positive reviews significantly increase their trust in a business.
Insights from Wyzowl also highlight that testimonials help reduce the perceived risk of hiring someone — making potential clients feel reassured even before they reach out.
Together, these findings confirm that client voices play a major role in showing how trustworthy your business appears online.
“Products and services with reviews see up to a 270% increase in conversions.”
Source: Wyzowl
2. They Increase Conversions
Testimonials aren’t just comforting — they’re persuasive.
A study from Wyzowl found that testimonials can increase conversions dramatically, sometimes up to 270%.
Additionally, Testimonial Donut notes that more than 90% of consumers read testimonials before making a purchase.
For photographers, creatives, wellness professionals, and other service-based businesses, emotional connection matters — and testimonials help bridge that connection instantly.
3. They Improve SEO and Website Credibility
Testimonials also give your website a measurable SEO boost.
According to KloudPortal, testimonials act as fresh, user-generated content — something search engines reward.
They also naturally include keywords and phrases real people use, which helps reinforce your site’s authority and relevance, a point also emphasized by the team at Strong Testimonials.
Where to Display Testimonials
On Your Website
Smart placement makes testimonials even more powerful. Recommendations from Taggbox stress that testimonials should appear throughout your site — not hidden away on a single page.
Here are the best places to include them:
✔ Homepage
A featured testimonial near the top builds instant trust.
✔ Service Pages
Use testimonials that match the service (e.g., wedding reviews on your wedding page).
✔ Portfolio Gallery
Pair images with quotes for maximum emotional impact.
✔ About Page
This is where testimonials feel personal and help reinforce your story.
On Social Media
Top-performing brands regularly share testimonials across their social platforms.
According to Wyzowl’s research, social proof dramatically increases engagement and credibility online.
Try sharing testimonials as:
✔ Branded Graphics
Take a standout quote and pair it with your brand style.
✔ Stories & Highlights
Quick, informal, and authentic.
✔ Reels & TikToks
Even simple video testimonials perform extremely well.
✔ Tagged Client Posts
With permission, tagging clients boosts reach and authenticity.
How Zibster Helps You Showcase Testimonials Effectively
Zibster provides easy, flexible tools that help you highlight the great things your clients are saying — without any design or coding experience. Using the updated Text Editor Block and testimonial-friendly formatting options, you can create clean, organized sections that look great on any device.
Whether you're showcasing a single standout testimonial or creating an entire “Client Love” section, the tools inside Zibster make it simple to build something professional and eye-catching.
Why These Tools Are Helpful for You
- They make testimonials more noticeable and engaging
- They help your website feel more polished with minimal effort
- They’re flexible enough to fit any page and match any design style
- You can update or swap testimonials quickly as you collect new ones
- They turn simple client comments into powerful trust-building elements
Zibster gives you everything you need to present testimonials in a format that feels modern, clean, and aligned with your brand — turning client feedback into one of your strongest marketing assets.
How to Collect Strong Testimonials from Clients
Experts at Testimonial Donut recommend asking thoughtful questions to get meaningful, authentic responses.
Here are a few great prompts:
- What did you enjoy most about working with me?
- How did you feel when you saw the final images or results?
- What would you tell someone considering booking me?
You can send these questions via email, include them in a follow-up form, or link clients directly to your Google Reviews page. Just remember to get permission before using their name or photo publicly.
Testimonials are one of the most powerful tools you can add to your website and marketing strategy: they build trust, increase conversions, boost search visibility and strengthen your brand voice.
With Zibster's new testimonial card layout, adding these client stories is easier — and more visually compelling — than ever. Start sharing your clients’ voices proudly. They’re one of your greatest marketing assets.
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