Gather authentic feedback and build trust with real customer testimonials.
Gather authentic feedback and build trust with real customer testimonials.
Use this template to incentivise satisfied customers to submit testimonial entries for a chance to win a prize — helping you collect user-generated content that boosts credibility and conversion rates.
Gleam’s entry widget supports rich user input, giving you the flexibility to collect content that strengthens your social proof.
Running a testimonial contest provides multiple benefits beyond lead generation. It gives you valuable user-generated content that resonates with your potential customers.
You will:
If you need inspiration, check out these testimonial contest tips.
This campaign supports Gleam’s Question Action to collect written testimonials, and can be enhanced with:
You can embed the contest on your testimonial landing page or use our hosted version.
A customer testimonial is a written or recorded review from a satisfied customer that highlights their experience. Expand to see why testimonials help boost conversions and trust.
You can collect testimonials using embedded forms, Gleam contests, or post-purchase popups. Expand to learn how to set up the perfect testimonial submission workflow.
Testimonials build trust, offer social proof, and show real results — making your brand more relatable. Expand to see how testimonials impact customer decision-making.
Choose “Question” as Your Entry Action
Select the “Question” action to ask users for a short testimonial — either text, a video testimonial, or a social media testimonial.
➡ Learn how to use the Question action
Customise Your Entry Fields
Ask for relevant details such as a quote, full name, company, or photo. Add optional star ratings or checkbox consents for content republishing.
Set Permission Requirements in Your Terms
Clearly state in your Terms & Conditions that testimonials may be used in marketing materials. You must obtain permission to share customer feedback across social proof channels.
Customise the Campaign Design
Tailor visuals and copy to align with your brand and feature real customer experiences.
➡ Customise your layout and styles
Enable Email Integrations
Connect Gleam to your marketing platform (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo) to follow up with leads or send thank-you emails.
➡ Connect your email platform
Install the Campaign Widget
Add the widget to your landing page, testimonial web page, or blog using the embedded code — or host it with Gleam.
➡ Installation guide
Select a Winner or Showcase Entries
You can select a winner manually, randomly, or display all valid testimonial examples as social proof on your site.