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Editorial Testimonials Slider - Thumbnail Navigation

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Build immense social proof with the Editorial Testimonials Slider, a sophisticated widget that redefines how client reviews are presented. Moving away from standard carousel designs, this widget adopts a premium, magazine-style layout where a large, elegant quote takes center stage, free from clutter.

The navigation experience is distinct and intuitive: a row of Author Thumbnails in the bottom-left corner serves as the primary controller. Users can click any face to instantly reveal that person's testimonial. Simultaneously, the author's name and role appear in the bottom-right corner, keeping the layout balanced and structured. This split-interface design is perfect for SaaS platforms, agencies, and high-end portfolios looking to showcase client success stories in a way that feels curated and professional.

Key Features:

  • Thumbnail Navigation: Replaces generic dots or arrows with a row of clickable author portraits, making the browsing experience more personal and engaging.
  • Editorial Layout: Prioritizes typography and negative space, separating the quote, the navigation, and the author details into distinct zones for maximum readability.
  • Smart Data Binding: The widget automatically pulls the author's name, role, and photo from the active slide's hidden data and displays them dynamically in the bottom bar.
  • Dark Mode Aesthetic: Designed with a sleek, high-contrast dark theme by default (fully customizable) to convey authority and modernism.
  • Dynamic Author Info: The bottom-right corner updates instantly to show the specific credentials of the person quoted, ensuring context is always clear.

 

How to install Editorial Testimonials Slider - Thumbnail Navigation to your website

Bring this layout to life on your website in just a few clicks.

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Install on Squarespace

Edit visually using the extension or native blocks

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First, ensure you have pasted the global Redesignee connector script into your site's Code Injection settings. Once connected, you have two easy ways to build:

  1. Native Block: Simply add the native Redesignee Widget Block directly from the fluid engine editor menu inside Squarespace.

  2. Manual Markdown: Add a standard Markdown Block, paste your widget’s code snippet, and the Redesignee floating "Customize" button will automatically appear right over the block.

Both methods let you tweak settings, copy items, and design visually in real time. Saving your changes syncs the updates instantly to your live page.

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Install on WordPress

Connect natively via Gutenberg or Elementor

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Make sure you have the free Redesignee WordPress Plugin installed. If you are using Elementor, simply drag and drop the Redesignee widget from your sidebar. If you are using the Gutenberg Block Editor, click the " + " icon and select the Redesignee Block. Launch the Cloud Library directly inside your workspace, choose your customized template, and import it with a single click. It automatically inherits your theme fonts and styles!

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Install on Other CMS as Code

Quick copy-and-paste for custom setups

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If you are using Webflow, Shopify, Wix, or a custom HTML site, click the "Export Widget" button on this page and ensure the platform selector is set to"HTML". Click "Copy" to copy the clean, un-nested source code snippet directly to your clipboard. Paste this code into any HTML component, Code Block, or Embed tool inside your website builder. All styles, animations, and scripts are self-contained and ready to run.