Octave | How do I add testimonials to my website?

Adding testimonial quotes to your website is a quick and effective way to promote your site to potential exhibitors, speakers, and attendees. Follow the steps below to add and customise testimonials in Octave.

Note: The Octave template is built on our Classic Composer product, so the panel and widget functionality described here applies specifically to Classic Composer sites.

⚙️ Steps to Add Testimonials

Step 1: Access the Testimonials Panel

1. Log in to the CMS and navigate to Panels.

2. Scroll down and locate the Testimonials panel.

3. Set a Panel Title — this will appear on the front end of the website.

Step 2: Add the Testimonials Widget

1. Add the Testimonials widget (if it isn’t already present).

2. Enter the content for each testimonial:

   • Quote text

   • Author name

   • Job title and company

3. To add more testimonials, click Add New and repeat the process.

Step 3: Configure Widget Settings

Click the Settings tab at the top of the widget to adjust display options:

• Text Alignment: Align the text left, center, or right.

• Text Size: Choose from Normal, Large, or Extra Large.

• Auto: Enable automatic transitions or manual navigation.

• Autoplay Speed: Set the time it takes for one testimonial to transition to the next.

• Speed: Adjust how long each transition takes.

• Random Start: Toggle whether testimonials start in a random order or follow the CMS order.

• Pager: Adds pagination beneath the testimonials for user navigation.

• Controls: Adds left and right navigation arrows for manual control.

Step 4: Restrict Panel Visibility (Optional)

You may want to restrict the panel to appear only on certain pages, such as the homepage. Tips for setting panel restrictions can be found here.

Step 5: Add a Featured Image (Optional)

If you add a featured image to the panel, it will display full width behind your testimonials.

Example in action: Octave Homepage

Step 6: Save Your Panel

Once all content and settings are configured, click Save. Your testimonials will now appear on the site in the panel location.