testimonials-generator

$npx mdskill add kostja94/marketing-skills/testimonials-generator

Generate and optimize customer testimonials and social proof sections.

  • Helps users add, design, or improve testimonial and review sections.
  • Reads project context files for customer personas and industries.
  • Assesses content type, placement, and audience to tailor recommendations.
  • Provides structured formats like video, text+photo, or case studies.

SKILL.md

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---
name: testimonials-generator
description: When the user wants to add, optimize, or design customer testimonials, reviews, or case study sections. Also use when the user mentions "testimonials," "reviews," "customer quotes," "social proof," "case studies," "testimonial section," "customer reviews," "review schema," "testimonial design," or "social proof section." For case studies page, use customer-stories-page-generator.
metadata:
  version: 1.0.1
---

# Components: Testimonials

Guides testimonial design and placement for conversion. 92% of consumers read reviews before buying; testimonials can increase conversion by up to 67%.

**When invoking**: On **first use**, if helpful, open with 1–2 sentences on what this skill covers and why it matters, then provide the main output. On **subsequent use** or when the user asks to skip, go directly to the main output.

## Initial Assessment

**Check for project context first:** If `.claude/project-context.md` or `.cursor/project-context.md` exists, read it for customer personas and industries.

Identify:
1. **Content type**: Text quotes, video, case studies
2. **Placement**: Product pages, pricing, hero, dedicated page
3. **Audience**: B2B vs B2C; industry/role relevance

## Content Formats

| Format | Effectiveness | Best For |
|--------|---------------|----------|
| **Video** | Highest; 77% say it influences buying | Key landing pages |
| **Text + photo** | Versatile; easy to implement | Product, pricing |
| **Case study** | Deep credibility; specific outcomes | B2B, high-value |
| **Star ratings** | Quick trust signal | E-commerce |

Video: 95% message retention vs 10% for text.

## Best Practices

### Content

- **Specific results**: "Increased revenue by 40%" over generic praise
- **Real photos and names**; avoid stock images
- **Variety**: Different customer types, industries, use cases
- **Current**: Update regularly; remove outdated testimonials

### Placement

- Product pages, pricing sections, near CTAs
- Filter by industry/role so prospects see relevant stories
- Organize by integration or outcome for specificity

### Credibility Signals

- Company logos, job titles
- Verified reviews (badges, links)
- Links to customer profiles or live stores when possible
- Before/after narratives for emotional connection

## Design Guidelines

- Clean layouts; readable typography
- Engaging visuals; avoid clutter
- Mobile-optimized; fast loading
- Carousel for multiple testimonials; see **carousel** for design and accessibility

## SEO

- Testimonial content can include keywords naturally
- Structured data (Review, AggregateRating) for rich snippets

## Accessibility

- Provide alt text for photos
- For carousel design and accessibility (keyboard nav, user control), see **carousel**

## Output Format

- **Format recommendations** (text, video, case study)
- **Placement** suggestions
- **Content** guidelines (specificity, credibility)
- **Design** checklist

## Related Skills

- **carousel**: Carousel layout for multiple testimonials; design and accessibility
- **landing-page-generator**: Testimonials as step 2 (earn trust) in landing page flow
- **trust-badges-generator**: Complementary trust signals; logos and badges
- **hero-generator**: Testimonials in hero for social proof
- **cta-generator**: Place testimonials near CTAs; boost conversion
- **pricing-page-generator**: Testimonials on pricing pages

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