In this article, you'll learn how to integrate reviews from platforms like Google, TripAdvisor, or Booking.com into your website using a simple widget tool. Showcasing positive guest feedback can boost trust and help drive more direct bookings—here’s how to get started.
Step-by-step guide
1. Create your Review Widget with Elfsight
To bring external reviews onto your site, you'll first need to create a widget through Elfsight—a third-party tool that makes integration easy.
- Go to Elfsight — Visit Elfsight.com and create an account.
- Add a new app — Click “Add New App” once logged in.
- Select a platform — Choose Google Reviews, TripAdvisor, Facebook, etc.
- Create your widget — Click “+ Widget” and pick a template.
- Search for your hotel — Find your listing and connect it.
- Access embed code — Click “View Plans”, then open the 3-dot menu and select “Embed code”.
- Copy the code — You’ll paste this into your Amenitiz website in the next step.
📌 Note
Elfsight is a third-party service. While Amenitiz doesn't manage your Elfsight account, their interface is user-friendly and perfect for hoteliers with no coding background.💡 Tip
Be sure to store your Elfsight login somewhere safe in case you need to update or modify the widget later.
2. Add the Review Widget to your Amenitiz Website
Now that you’ve got your code, it’s time to display those lovely reviews on your site.
- In your Amenitiz Admin, go to the Website Builder by clicking on Website > website > customize.
- Navigate to the page where you'd like the reviews to appear.
- Click “+ Add an Element”.
- Select “Custom code block”.
- Click “Content”, then choose “Open Code Editor”.
- Paste the embed code you copied from Elfsight.
- Click “Save”.
💡 Tip
You can always preview the page to see how the widget looks before publishing.FAQs
Can I use any review platform?
Yes! Elfsight supports several popular platforms including Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, and Booking.com. Just pick the one that best fits your review presence.
Do I need a paid plan with Elfsight?
Elfsight offers both free and paid plans. The free version includes basic functionality, while paid plans allow for more features and customisation.
Can I place reviews on multiple pages?
Yes, you can reuse the same embed code on multiple pages or create unique widgets for each one.
Will the reviews update automatically?
Yes, Elfsight widgets automatically update with your latest reviews from the connected platform.
Can Amenitiz edit the widget for me?
Since this is a third-party integration, we recommend managing your Elfsight widget directly. However, if you need help, our team is happy to assist.
Comments
0 comments
Please sign in to leave a comment.