Can You Add a Reviews Page on Squarespace?

Yes, you can definitely add a Reviews page on Squarespace. There are several approaches to doing this depending on the level of functionality and customization you need. Here are step-by-step instructions for different methods to help you create a Reviews page on your Squarespace site:

1. Using a Built-In Testimonial Block

Steps to Add Testimonials Using the Testimonial Block:

1. Log in to Your Squarespace Account: Access the backend of your Squarespace site.
2. Navigate to the Page Where You Want to Add Reviews: You can create a new page or add the testimonials to an existing one.
3. Add a Section: Click the + button to add a new section to your page.
4. Select the 'Add Block' Option: Click on the section where you want your testimonials to appear, and select "Add Block" from the toolbar.
5. Choose the 'Quote' Block: From the block options menu, select the "Quote" block, which is designed to display quotes or testimonials.
6. Enter Testimonials: Manually input the reviews or testimonials you have received. You can format these with alignments, styles, and additional elements like images or author names.

2. Using a Custom Form for Collecting and Displaying Testimonials

Collecting Testimonials:

1. Create a Form Block: Go to the page where you’d like to collect testimonials and add a Form block.
2. Customize Form Fields: Create fields for the reviewer’s name, email, and testimonial content. Optionally, you can include fields for ratings or additional comments.
3. Set up Storage: Connect the form to your email, Google Sheets, or other storage options to collect and manage the testimonials.

Displaying Testimonials:

1. Add a New Page: Create a new page dedicated to displaying testimonials.
2. Manual Entry: Regularly update this page by manually copying and pasting testimonials collected from the form submissions. Use text blocks, Quote blocks, or other visual elements to stylize each review.

3. Using a Third-party Reviews Plugin

Steps to Integrate Third-party Reviews:

1. Choose a Reviews Plugin: Select a third-party review service like Trustpilot, Yelp, or Google Reviews. Make sure it is compatible with Squarespace.
2. Obtain the Embed Code: Once you have set up your account with the review service, obtain the embed code for displaying reviews on your website.
3. Embed the Code:
4. Go to the page where you want the reviews to appear.
5. Add a Code block.
6. Paste the embed code you obtained from the review service into this block.

Considerations and Limitations:

• Maintenance: Manually adding testimonials can become time-consuming as your collection grows. Using automated widgets or scripts can alleviate this burden.
• Appearance: Using built-in features like Quote blocks ensures consistency with your site’s design but might lack advanced functionalities.
• Responsiveness: Ensure that whatever method you choose is mobile-responsive for a seamless user experience.
• Compliance: When collecting user testimonials, be aware of privacy laws and regulations. Ensure you have permission to display any reviews or personal information.

By following these steps, you should be able to add a functional and attractive Reviews page to your Squarespace site. Choose the method that best suits your needs in terms of functionality, ease of use, and maintenance.