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Any marketing professional with a working understanding of digital marketing<\/a> can make a brand look good online. <\/p>\n

They can write sparkling copy that does a great job of describing how affordable, effective, and indispensable the products are. <\/p>\n

They can create an abundance of stunning visual imagery that paints a beautiful picture of what it would be like to use them.<\/p>\n

However, nothing <\/em>will win a potential customer’s trust as quickly as a<\/strong> sincere testimonial from another customer. <\/strong><\/p>\n

A great testimonial page helps take the focus off of the company behind a brand and place it on the happy customers that actually use and trust it. <\/p>\n

But there’s a fine art to putting together a page that yields results. Here’s a look at everything you need to know to do it right.<\/p>\n

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What is a Testimonial?<\/h2>\n

In its simplest form, a testimonial is a positive statement or endorsement of a product, service, or company. <\/p>\n

Testimonials most often originate from current or former customers who have used a company’s products or services. <\/strong><\/p>\n

However, they can also come from others in a unique position to endorse that company, such as colleagues, peers, and other industry associates.<\/p>\n

To be effective, testimonials really need to be more than just a quote from a customer that confirms a product or service delivers the promised results. <\/p>\n

A great testimonial successfully engages an audience, cultivates trust<\/a>, and tells a story that inspires that audience to act. <\/p>\n

Social proof<\/a> is an influential motivating factor in a consumer’s decision-making process, so an entire testimonial page filled with stellar endorsements is a powerful marketing tool for any company to have in its corner.<\/p>\n

Testimonials differ from <\/strong>consumer reviews<\/strong><\/a> in that reviews are typically written by the customer in an unguided format. <\/p>\n

In contrast, testimonials are usually written by the business itself based on a customer’s answers to specific interview questions, before-and-after case studies, and similar resources.<\/p>\n

Types of Testimonials<\/h2>\n

Testimonials can take many different forms, and there are just as many ways you can use a well-crafted testimonial page to showcase yours. <\/p>\n

Which is the right fit for your company depends on who your target audience is and what effect you want your testimonial page to have on them. <\/p>\n

Here are a few popular examples to consider.<\/p>\n

Quote Testimonials<\/h3>\n

When most people picture a typical testimonial, a simple quote is the most likely type to come to mind. <\/p>\n

The quote can be as simple as a sentence endorsing a product’s effectiveness <\/strong>or as complex as a story that details how the person behind it benefited from that product.<\/p>\n

Quote testimonials are often accompanied by a photograph of the person behind the words to make them seem more authentic and relatable.<\/p>\n

Audio Testimonials<\/h3>\n

Audio testimonials help personalize the idea behind an endorser’s words by adding the human element of a voice to the mix. <\/p>\n

They’re also relatively cost-effective to produce<\/strong>, as all you really need is some basic recording software, a microphone, and a quiet spot where you can complete your recordings.<\/p>\n

Many marketers like to combine multiple customer quotes into one track to create one easily accessible piece of marketing content to share around.<\/p>\n

Video Testimonials<\/h3>\n

The rise of smartphones and mobile technology has made it easier than ever to consume and create compelling video content, so it’s understandable that video testimonials are red hot, as well. <\/p>\n

Video testimonials combine the power of engaging audio, compelling visuals, and solid storytelling<\/a> to connect with an audience. <\/p>\n

They’re also easy to share and fun to watch<\/strong>, making them a big hit with consumers.<\/p>\n

Another advantage of choosing video<\/a> for your testimonial content is it has the potential to go viral and get everyone talking about your brand or product virtually overnight.<\/p>\n

Authority Testimonials<\/h3>\n

Also sometimes known as influencer testimonials, authority testimonials are noteworthy because they come from trusted heavy-hitters in your industry \u2014 people whose opinions your audience likely already trusts. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The spokesperson behind an authority testimonial may be a celebrity, social media influencer<\/a>, or other known personality within your chosen niche.<\/p>\n

Although the production process for authority testimonials can be expensive, especially when it comes to securing the right spokesperson, they can also be highly effective when done well.<\/p>\n

Blog Post Testimonials<\/h3>\n

Particularly compelling testimonials can also make incredible blog posts. <\/p>\n

They give you the unique opportunity to dig deeply into a customer’s personal story and tell it from your own perspective to let your audience get to know your company a bit better. <\/p>\n

When properly optimized, they support a thorough <\/strong>SEO campaign<\/strong><\/a>, as well.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blog post testimonials also leave a lot of room for creativity. You can base them on case studies, customer interviews, peer reviews, and more.<\/p>\n

Press Testimonials<\/h3>\n

Another great way to raise the trust factor attached to your brand is to get it featured by respected news sources<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Press testimonials aren’t easy to obtain, but they’re highly effective<\/strong>, as they potentially expose your brand to many millions of consumers who might be interested in what you sell.<\/p>\n

This type of testimonial is also a must-add to an ongoing testimonial page, as they’re highly convincing, even for people who have never heard of your brand before.<\/p>\n

How to Write a Compelling Testimonial<\/h2>\n

Whether you choose just one of the above formats or a combination of several of them for your testimonial page, it’s essential to have an intelligent approach to the process. <\/p>\n

Here are some standard best practices for crafting compelling, authentic-feeling testimonials that really resonate with your audience.<\/p>\n

#1. Decide on a background narrative<\/h3>\n

Again, the best testimonials do more than simply repeat something positive a customer or peer has said about your products or services. <\/p>\n

Instead, they leverage the facts of how your best customers feel about their experiences with you to tell your audience a story<\/a>. <\/p>\n

That said, the first order of business is to decide what that story will say.<\/p>\n

Given the opportunity to make your future customers feel anything<\/em> about your product, what would it be? What challenges have your existing customers finally overcome thanks to finding and trying that product? <\/p>\n

Figure out how the answers to those questions fit into the larger narrative of your brand<\/strong> and use that as a guide when building your testimonial page.<\/p>\n

#2. Know the characteristics of a good testimonial<\/h3>\n

As with any other type of content, the execution style really matters when it comes to your testimonials. Good examples that get results are:<\/p>\n