Hazem Elijla

Elijla Testimonials Showcase is a feature-rich, production-ready WordPress plugin designed to beautifully showcase customer testimonials and reviews on your website. Built with performance and user experience in mind, it offers extensive customization options while maintaining clean, semantic code.
Whether you need a simple grid layout or an elegant carousel slider, Elijla Testimonials Showcase provides all the tools you need to display social proof that converts visitors into customers.
<h4>🎨 6 Professional Style Presets</h4>
<ul>
<li>Default – Clean and professional with subtle shadows</li>
<li>Minimal – Flat design with minimal styling</li>
<li>Elegant – Sophisticated with gradient backgrounds</li>
<li>Modern – Bold borders and contemporary design</li>
<li>Classic – Traditional testimonial cards with centered layout</li>
<li>Horizontal – Photo and details side-by-side layout</li>
</ul>
All presets include dark theme support for seamless integration with dark-mode websites.
<h4>✨ Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg Block with live preview in the editor</li>
<li>Shortcode Support for use anywhere on your site</li>
<li>Swiper.js Carousel with smooth transitions and touch support</li>
<li>AJAX Pagination for grid layouts (no page reload)</li>
<li>Auto Read More – Automatically truncates long testimonials at 300 characters with “Read more” toggle</li>
<li>Customizable Cards Per Row (1-5 columns)</li>
<li>Client Details Fields:
<ul>
<li>Client Name</li>
<li>Job Title</li>
<li>Company Name</li>
<li>Client Photo</li>
<li>Star Rating (1-5)</li>
<li>Source Platform (e.g., Google, Yelp, Trustpilot)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Field Visibility Toggles – Hide any field you don’t need</li>
<li>Responsive Design – Mobile, tablet, and desktop optimized</li>
<li>No External Dependencies – All assets bundled locally (no CDNs)</li>
<li>Translation Ready – Fully internationalized</li>
<li>Performance Optimized – Assets loaded only when needed</li>
</ul>
<h4>🎠 Carousel Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>Adjustable slides per view (1-5)</li>
<li>Navigation arrows (show/hide)</li>
<li>Pagination dots (show/hide)</li>
<li>Autoplay with customizable delay</li>
<li>Responsive breakpoints</li>
<li>Touch/swipe support</li>
<li>Loop mode</li>
</ul>
<h4>📄 Grid Layout Features</h4>
<ul>
<li>AJAX pagination for seamless browsing</li>
<li>Customizable items per page</li>
<li>Cards per row control (1-5 columns)</li>
<li>Responsive grid system</li>
</ul>
<h4>🚀 Usage</h4>
Gutenberg Block:
<ol>
<li>Add a new block in the editor</li>
<li>Search for “Elijla Testimonials Showcase”</li>
<li>Configure settings in the sidebar panel</li>
<li>Preview updates live in the editor</li>
</ol>
Shortcode:
<pre><code>[elijtesh_testimonials count="6" order="latest" carousel="false"]
</code></pre>
All Shortcode Attributes:
<ul>
<li><code>count</code> – Number of testimonials (default: 3)</li>
<li><code>order</code> – “latest” or “random” (default: “latest”)</li>
<li><code>carousel</code> – Enable carousel: “true” or “false” (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>slides_per_view</code> – Slides per view in carousel (default: 3)</li>
<li><code>cards_per_row</code> – Cards per row in grid (default: 3)</li>
<li><code>style_preset</code> – Style: “default”, “minimal”, “elegant”, “modern”, “classic”, or “horizontal”</li>
<li><code>show_arrows</code> – Show carousel arrows (default: “true”)</li>
<li><code>show_pagination</code> – Show carousel dots (default: “true”)</li>
<li><code>autoplay</code> – Enable autoplay (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>autoplay_delay</code> – Autoplay delay in ms (default: 5000)</li>
<li><code>enable_pagination</code> – Enable AJAX pagination for grid (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>items_per_page</code> – Items per page when pagination enabled (default: 6)</li>
<li><code>hide_photo</code> – Hide client photo (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>hide_rating</code> – Hide star rating (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>hide_name</code> – Hide client name (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>hide_job_title</code> – Hide job title (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>hide_company</code> – Hide company name (default: “false”)</li>
<li><code>hide_source_platform</code> – Hide source platform (default: “false”)</li>
</ul>
Example – Carousel with 3 slides:
<pre><code>[elijtesh_testimonials carousel="true" slides_per_view="3" autoplay="true" style_preset="elegant"]
</code></pre>
Example – Grid with pagination:
<pre><code>[elijtesh_testimonials count="9" enable_pagination="true" items_per_page="6" cards_per_row="3" style_preset="modern"]
</code></pre>
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, feature requests, or bug reports: 
* GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/HazemElijla" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/HazemElijla</a> 
* Buy me a coffee: <a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/hazemelijla" rel="nofollow ugc">https://buymeacoffee.com/hazemelijla</a>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<ul>
<li>Developed by Hazem Elijla</li>
<li>Swiper.js – <a href="https://swiperjs.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://swiperjs.com/</a></li>
</ul>

Elijla Testimonials Showcase

Professional testimonials with carousel, 6 style presets, AJAX pagination, read more, and Gutenberg block for beautiful customer reviews.

Maulik Vora

Divyesh kakrecha

Transform your website’s credibility with Easy Testimonials Carousel – the most user-friendly WordPress testimonial plugin that converts visitors into customers through powerful social proof.
🎯 Why Choose Easy Testimonials Carousel?
✅ Boost Conversions by 34% – Social proof increases trust and sales 
✅ Zero Coding Required – Drag-and-drop interface, works in minutes 
✅ Mobile-First Design – Perfect on all devices and screen sizes 
✅ SEO Optimized – Built-in schema markup for better search rankings 
✅ Lightning Fast – Lazy loading and optimized performance 
✅ Multiple Designs – 3 stunning carousel styles + grid layouts 
✅ Frontend Submission – Let customers submit testimonials directly 
✅ Import/Export – Easy backup and migration between sites
🎯 Perfect For:
<ul>
<li>E-commerce stores (increase product trust)</li>
<li>Service businesses (showcase client success)</li>
<li>SaaS companies (build user confidence)</li>
<li>Agencies (display client testimonials)</li>
<li>Restaurants (customer reviews)</li>
<li>Healthcare (patient testimonials)</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
🎨 Multiple Layouts:
<ul>
<li>Responsive carousel slider with 3 professional designs</li>
<li>Grid layout option for organized display</li>
<li>Masonry style display for dynamic layouts</li>
<li>Custom shortcode for each design</li>
<li>Multiple testimonial categories</li>
</ul>
🎨 Advanced Customization:
<ul>
<li>3 professional carousel designs to choose from</li>
<li>Custom colors and fonts for brand matching</li>
<li>Image styling options and effects</li>
<li>Text alignment controls</li>
<li>Star rating system (1-5 stars)</li>
<li>Custom CSS support for advanced styling</li>
</ul>
📱 Mobile Optimization:
<ul>
<li>Touch/swipe support for mobile devices</li>
<li>Responsive breakpoints for all screen sizes</li>
<li>Mobile-first design approach</li>
<li>Fast loading on all devices</li>
<li>Optimized for tablets and smartphones</li>
</ul>
🔧 Easy Management:
<ul>
<li>Drag-and-drop interface for easy setup</li>
<li>Bulk import/export functionality</li>
<li>Category organization system</li>
<li>Frontend submission form for customers</li>
<li>Custom CSS support for developers</li>
<li>Multiple shortcode management</li>
</ul>
⚡ Performance Features:
<ul>
<li>Lazy loading for faster page speeds</li>
<li>Optimized database queries</li>
<li>Cached shortcode generation</li>
<li>Minimal resource usage</li>
<li>SEO-friendly structure</li>
</ul>
🚀 Advanced Features:
<ul>
<li>Slider autoplay with customizable speed</li>
<li>Slider loop and infinite scroll</li>
<li>Pause on hover functionality</li>
<li>Navigation arrows and dots</li>
<li>Swipe/touch support</li>
<li>Lazy loading for images</li>
<li>Top-rated testimonials showcase</li>
</ul>
<h3>Use of 3rd party services</h3>
This plugin uses the following third-party services and libraries:
<ol>
<li>Google Sheets API
<ul>
<li>Description: This plugin integrates with the Google Sheets API to store form submissions directly into a Google Sheet.</li>
<li>Purpose: Used to store the plugin deactivation reasons</li>
<li>Link: <a href="https://developers.google.com/sheets/api" rel="nofollow ugc">Google Sheets API Documentation</a></li>
<li>Privacy Notice: By using this feature, you may be subject to Google’s <a href="https://policies.google.com/terms" rel="nofollow ugc">Terms of Service</a> and <a href="https://policies.google.com/privacy" rel="nofollow ugc">Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
<h3>Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.0 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 8.0 or higher</li>
<li>Modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)</li>
<li>Basic WordPress knowledge (no coding required)</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use Easy Testimonials Carousel</h3>
💡 Get Started in 3 Easy Steps:
Step 1: Add Testimonials
<ol>
<li>Go to Easy Testimonials Carousel → Add New Testimonial</li>
<li>Fill in testimonial details:
<ul>
<li>Title (testimonial headline)</li>
<li>Content (testimonial text)</li>
<li>Excerpt (short summary)</li>
<li>Featured image (customer photo)</li>
<li>Designation (job title/company)</li>
<li>Star rating (1-5 stars)</li>
<li>Category (optional)</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click Publish to save</li>
</ol>
Step 2: Create Shortcodes
<ol>
<li>Go to All Shortcodes → Add New</li>
<li>Give your shortcode a title</li>
<li>Configure settings in these tabs:
<ul>
<li>Post Settings – Choose testimonials and display options</li>
<li>Color Settings – Customize colors and styling</li>
<li>Category – Filter by testimonial categories</li>
<li>Slider Designs – Choose from 3 professional designs</li>
<li>Slider Settings – Configure autoplay, navigation, etc.</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>Click Publish to save</li>
</ol>
Step 3: Display Testimonials
<ol>
<li>Copy the generated shortcode</li>
<li>Paste it into any page, post, or widget</li>
<li>Your testimonials will display automatically</li>
<li>Create multiple shortcodes with different settings</li>
</ol>
🎨 Design Options:
<ul>
<li>Design 1: Modern carousel with navigation arrows</li>
<li>Design 2: Clean slider with dots indicator</li>
<li>Design 3: Elegant testimonial cards</li>
<li>Grid Layout: Masonry-style testimonial grid</li>
</ul>
📱 Frontend Submission:
<ul>
<li>Enable frontend form for customer submissions</li>
<li>Customers can submit testimonials directly</li>
<li>Automatic moderation and approval system</li>
<li>Email notifications for new submissions</li>
</ul>
<h3>Uncompressed Source Files</h3>
The uncompressed source files for this plugin are included within the plugin package. You can find them in the ‘assets’ directory of the plugin repository.
If you wish to modify or study the source code, follow these steps:
<ol>
<li>Clone or download the plugin repository from <a href="https://github.com/zlucksolutions/easy-testimonials-carousel" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a>.</li>
<li>Navigate to the ‘assets’ directory to access the uncompressed JavaScript and CSS files.</li>
<li>Make any necessary changes to the source files.</li>
<li>Use build tools like npm and webpack to generate the compressed files from the uncompressed source files, if needed.</li>
<li>Test your changes and contribute back to the plugin repository by opening a pull request.</li>
</ol>
Feel free to explore, modify, and contribute to the code. We believe in the power of open-source collaboration!

Elijla Testimonials Showcase vs Easy Testimonials Carousel