Setup a Widget with FeedbackCompany Reviews
This guide covers setting up and configuring widgets in Feedback Company Reviews. Widgets let you display customer reviews anywhere on your store - sidebars, homepages, product pages, or any CMS content.
Location: Content → Widgets → Add Widget
Available Widget Types
The extension provides 8 widget types:
| Widget | Best For |
|---|---|
| FeedbackCompany Widget | Sidebars, small content areas, simple review displays |
| FeedbackCompany Slider | Homepages, landing pages, full-width sections |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Textual Widget | Footer, minimal displays |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Badge Widget | Trust badges, compact displays |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Floating Widget | Always-visible trust indicator |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Sidebar Widget | Sidebar with carousel |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Carousel Widget | Horizontal scrolling reviews |
| FeedbackCompany Reviews Overview Widget | Full review overview with filters |
Adding a Widget
- Go to Content → Widgets
- Click Add Widget
- Select Type: Choose one of the FeedbackCompany widgets
- Select Design Theme: Your store's theme
- Click Continue
- Configure the widget options (see sections below)
- Set Layout Updates to determine where the widget appears
- Click Save
FeedbackCompany Widget
A flexible review display with four layout modes.
Display Modes
| Mode | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sidebar | Full layout with header, review list, and footer | Sidebars, wide content areas |
| Small | Compact display with logo and rating | Small widgets, footer areas |
| Plain | Minimal text-based rating display | Inline content, minimalist designs |
| Custom | Base template for custom development | Theme customizations |
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Widget Mode | Select the display mode | Based on placement |
| Display Reviews | Show individual reviews (Sidebar mode) | Yes |
| Display Slider | Enable carousel for reviews (requires Display Reviews) | Yes for 5+ reviews |
| Number of Reviews | How many reviews to show | 3-5 |
| Filter reviews | Sort by "Latest Reviews" or "Max Rating" | Latest Reviews |
FeedbackCompany Slider
A complete reviews carousel with multiple themes.
Themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Default | Standard slider with clean presentation |
| Extended | Enhanced layout with quote styling |
| Full Width | Spans full container width |
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Theme | Visual theme for the slider | Match your site design |
| Title | Header text above the slider | "Customer Reviews" or similar |
| Show Summary Block | Display total reviews and average rating | Yes |
| Total number of Reviews | Reviews to fetch from database | 10-20 |
| Number of Visible Reviews | Reviews shown at once | 3-5 |
| Number of Visible Reviews per scroll | Reviews to advance per click/swipe | 1-3 |
| Filter reviews | Sort by "Latest Reviews" or "Max Rating" | Latest Reviews |
| Show navigation dots | Show dot indicators below slider | Yes |
| Show navigation arrows | Show left/right navigation arrows | Yes |
| Autoplay | Automatically rotate through reviews | Yes for homepages |
| Autoplay Speed | Milliseconds between slides (1000 = 1 second) | 5000-7000 |
| Set Custom Breakpoints | Enable responsive breakpoint configuration | Yes |
| Custom Breakpoints | Define reviews to show at each screen width | 480=1;768=2;1024=3;1200=4 |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Textual Widget
Minimal text-based display.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Icons | Display Feedback Company icon |
| Show Summary Block | Show star rating summary |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Badge Widget
Compact trust badge display.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Icons | Display Feedback Company logo |
| Show Summary Block | Show star rating |
| Show Review Link | Link to review page |
| Show reviews | How many reviews to display in popup |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Floating Widget
Always-visible trust indicator that floats on screen edge.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Show Icon | Display Feedback Company icon | Yes |
| Show Review Link | Link to review page | Yes |
| Show reviews | Reviews to show on hover/click | 3-5 |
| Widget Position | Screen edge (Left/Right, Top/Bottom) | Bottom Right |
| Show on Mobile | Display on mobile devices | Consider No |
| Show on Checkout | Display during checkout | Yes |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Sidebar Widget
Sidebar widget with carousel functionality.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Logo in Header | Display logo at top |
| Show Stars in Header | Show star rating in header |
| Select Color | Custom color for stars |
| Show stars per Review | Show rating for each review |
| Show navigation arrows | Enable arrow navigation |
| Autoplay | Auto-rotate reviews |
| Total number of Reviews | Reviews to load |
| Review text length | Truncate review text |
| Sort by | Order reviews by date or rating |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Carousel Widget
Horizontal scrolling review carousel.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Icon | Display Feedback Company icon |
| Show Stars | Show star ratings |
| Select Color | Custom star color |
| Show navigation arrows | Enable arrow navigation |
| Autoplay | Auto-rotate reviews |
| Total number of Reviews | Reviews to load |
| Review text length | Truncate review text |
| Sort by | Order reviews by date or rating |
FeedbackCompany Reviews Overview Widget
Full review overview page embedded in widget.
Configuration Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Show Rating Filter | Enable rating filter dropdown |
| Show Summary Block | Display average rating summary |
| Show the First and last review text | Show review excerpts in summary |
| Show Write a Review Button | Link to write review |
| Review Url | Custom review page URL |
| Show Sorting option | Enable sort by dropdown |
Widget Placement
Common Placements
| Location | Layout Update | Container |
|---|---|---|
| Homepage | CMS Home Page | Main Content Area |
| All Pages Sidebar | All Pages | Sidebar Main |
| Category Pages | Catalog Category | Sidebar or Content |
| Product Pages | Catalog Product View | After Main Content |
| Footer | All Pages | Footer |
Setting Layout Updates
- In the widget form, go to Layout Updates
- Click Add Layout Update
- Configure:
- Display on: Where the widget should appear (All Pages, Specific Pages, etc.)
- Container: Which page section (Sidebar, Main Content, Footer, etc.)
Responsive Configuration
For the Slider Widget, responsive design ensures proper display on all devices.
Recommended Breakpoints
480=1;768=2;1024=3;1200=4
This means:
- Mobile (≤480px): 1 review visible
- Tablet Portrait (768px): 2 reviews visible
- Tablet Landscape (1024px): 3 reviews visible
- Desktop (1200px+): 4 reviews visible
Best Practices
General
- Don't overload pages with too many widgets
- Match widget style to your theme
- Test on mobile devices
Review Widget
- Use Sidebar mode for sidebars
- Enable slider for 5+ reviews
- Show 3-5 reviews maximum
Slider Widget
- Use on homepage for impact
- Enable autoplay with 5-7 second delay
- Configure responsive breakpoints
Floating Widget
- Consider disabling on mobile
- Keep on checkout for trust
- Use bottom-right for least interference
Troubleshooting
Widget Not Displaying
- Clear all caches:
bin/magento cache:flush - Check widget is enabled and saved correctly
- Verify layout updates are set properly
- Check container selection exists in your theme
No Reviews Showing
- Verify reviews exist in Marketing → Feedback Company → Reviews
- Check reviews are Approved status
- Verify account is selected in configuration
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