But with Google Reviews<\/a> holding a dominant 79% share, simply having satisfied customers isn’t enough. You need to showcase their praise directly on your website! <\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s where embedding Google reviews on your WordPress website comes in. By displaying these real-world testimonials, you build trust and credibility and, ultimately, attract more clients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are five creative ways to embed Google Reviews on your WordPress site and turn your website into a trust-generating machine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Birdeye offers a user-friendly way to embed Google reviews on your WordPress website as an alternative to plugins or manual coding. Here’s how to do this, but you have to have two prerequisites: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Log in to the Birdeye dashboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a single location:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are a multi-location business:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a GIF visual representation guiding you to do that: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, let’s explore the different features for setting up a review widget:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n There are three main categories of widgets:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how to set up a basic badge widget:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The exact steps may vary slightly depending on your chosen plugin, but the general process follows these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head over to the WordPress plugin<\/a> directory and search for your chosen plugin. Install and activate it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll need your unique Google Places ID to connect the plugin to your business listing<\/a>. Here\u2019s a way to find it:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the plugin’s settings, input your Google Places ID and API Key. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each plugin will have its own method for embedding the widget. Typically, you’ll find an option to add the widget to a specific page, sidebar, or footer location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some user-friendly plugins to help you embed them on your WordPress site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This plugin<\/a> offers a straightforward setup process. Enter your Google Places ID and choose from various customizable review layout options. It also provides free and paid plans depending on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrate seamlessly with your WordPress editor using the Gutenberg block. Reviews Feed<\/a> ensures responsive design for optimal viewing on any device. A free version exists, with paid upgrades for additional features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you prefer a simple and lightweight solution, Plugin for Google reviews might be the perfect choice. This plugin displays your star rating and recent reviews with minimal fuss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n FYI, embedding the reviews plugin will have affect your website speed? But the impact is minimal with most reputable plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While plugins offer a user-friendly way to embed Google Reviews, some users prefer a more hands-on approach. (Note: this method requires some coding knowledge).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how to embed Google reviews on WordPress with coding and without any plugins: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s a basic code snippet to get you started (modify as needed<\/strong>):<\/p>\n\n\n\n A few technical pointers to keep in mind:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to see the impact of Birdeye on your business? Watch the Free Demo Now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Important to know:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from the above two most common ways, here are three more alternative methods to embed Google Reviews on your WordPress website that don’t necessarily involve plugins or coding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This approach utilizes pre-built frameworks like React or Angular to create a custom component that fetches and displays Google Reviews. Frameworks offer more flexibility and control over the look and feel of the reviews compared to basic code snippets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to do it: <\/p>\n\n\n\n While not displaying individual reviews, Google offers a Customer Reviews badge<\/a> that showcases your overall star rating. The badge is simple to obtain and integrate onto your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s how to embed the Google Customer reviews badge on your WordPress website: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, as long as the plugin uses approved Google API methods.<\/p> <\/div> Some plugins offer filtering options, allowing you to showcase specific review criteria.<\/p> <\/div> Update frequency depends on the plugin, but most offer automatic updates.<\/p> <\/div> They build trust, increase sales, and boost your website’s ranking in search results. Think of them as glowing customer testimonials that convince visitors you’re the real deal.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n Embedding Google reviews on your WordPress website allows you to showcase these trust-building testimonials directly to potential customers, boosting sales and SEO. From user-friendly plugins to custom code, there’s a method for everyone. For a centralized review management solution, consider Birdeye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It streamlines review management<\/a> and offers additional features like: <\/p>\n\n\n\nTable of contents<\/h2>
TL;DR; of the five practical ways to embed Google reviews on your WordPress that we will cover in this blog: \n<\/strong>\nWay 1: Embed Google reviews widget using Birdeye\nWay 2: Embed Google reviews on your WordPress website with a Plugin (no technical knowledge required) \nWay 3: Embed Google reviews on your WordPress without Plugins (ideal for tech-savvy professionals)\nWay 4: Embed Google reviews on the WordPress website with frameworks\nWay 5: Embed Google Customer reviews badge<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Way 1: Embedding the Google reviews widget using Birdeye<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Way 2: Embed Google reviews with a plugin <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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B. Obtain your Google Places ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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D. Embed the reviews widget on your WordPress site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Widgets for Google Reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Reviews Feed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plugin for Google reviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Way 3: Embedding Google reviews on WordPress with coding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A. Obtain Your Google Places ID<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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C. Start to code (Using HTML & Javascript)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
HTML snippet: \n<\/strong><div id=\"google-reviews\"><\/div>\n\n<script>\n const placeId = \"YOUR_PLACE_ID_HERE\";\n const apiKey = \"YOUR_API_KEY_HERE\";\n\n function getReviews() {\n const url = `https:\/\/maps.googleapis.com\/maps\/api\/place\/reviews?placeid=${placeId}&key=${apiKey}`;\n fetch(url)\n .then(response => response.json())\n .then(data => {\n const reviewsContainer = document.getElementById(\"google-reviews\");\n let html = \"\";\n data.results.forEach(review => {\n html += `\n <div class=\"review\">\n <span class=\"rating\">${review.rating}<\/span>\n <p>${review.text}<\/p>\n <span class=\"author\">${review.author_name}<\/span>\n <\/div>\n `;\n });\n reviewsContainer.innerHTML = html;\n })\n .catch(error => console.error(error));\n }\n getReviews();\n<\/script><\/pre>\n\n\n\n\n
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D. Add the code to your WordPress website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Way 4: Embed Google reviews on the WordPress website with frameworks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to embed Google reviews on a WordPress website using frameworks?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Important Note:<\/strong> This method requires significant development experience and is not recommended for beginners.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Must read: 3 ways to embed Google reviews on your Wix website<\/a><\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
Way 5: Embedding Google Customer reviews badge <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This badge is primarily intended for online stores using Google Customer Reviews and might not be suitable for all businesses.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
FAQs on how to embed Google reviews on WordPress website <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Embed Google reviews on WordPress and use Birdeye for a centralized management solution<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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