UGC Gallery Template

By embedding a live gallery filled with customer posts, tagged photos, and fan content, you can instantly add social proof to your website and encourage more engagement. UGC helps potential buyers see how others use and love your products — creating trust and driving purchase decisions.

This easy-to-use widget lets you import posts from Instagram, Twitter / X, Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest, Tumblr, and SoundCloud using hashtags, mentions, or contest submissions. You can moderate your gallery to show only the best entries and install it anywhere on your site with a single line of code.

Why Add a UGC Gallery to Your Website

• Boost Credibility: Displaying real customer photos builds immediate trust.
• Increase Engagement: Social proof encourages new visitors to interact with your brand.
• Enhance Conversions: Authentic visuals reduce hesitation and increase purchase confidence.
• Create Evergreen Content: UGC keeps your website fresh without needing constant manual updates.

Every visitor who sees genuine content from your audience gains confidence in your brand’s credibility — turning your customers into your most powerful marketing asset.

Collecting User-Generated Content

Encourage your community to share their stories and photos:

• Ask followers to post using your branded hashtag.
• Feature top contributors on your website and social feeds.
• Run a photo contest to generate excitement and reach new users.

With our Photo Contest Template, you can offer a compelling prize and collect high-quality UGC that flows directly into your gallery.

What This Template Does

• Imports posts, photos, and videos from your social channels automatically.
• Lets you moderate and approve which submissions appear in your gallery.
• Displays a dynamic, fully customizable gallery embedded on your site.
• Builds brand trust through genuine customer interactions.

Benefits of This Template

• Transforms customer activity into visual social proof.
• Provides a consistent stream of new, relevant content.
• Strengthens your brand’s credibility with authentic engagement.
• Boosts conversion rates through trust and transparency.

Who Should Use It

• E-commerce stores showcasing real product use by customers.
• Agencies and marketers running social media campaigns with hashtags or contests.
• Influencers and brands wanting to highlight fan engagement.
• Businesses focused on visual storytelling and authenticity.

Integrations

• Instagram Integration – Import posts, reels, and stories from hashtag campaigns.
• Facebook Integration – Curate fan photos and content shared on your Facebook Page.
• Twitter / X Integration – Collect branded tweets, photos, and video mentions.
• YouTube Integration – Import video content or testimonials from your channel or fans.
• Pinterest Integration – Embed curated boards or pins from your community.
• Tumblr Integration – Showcase Tumblr blog posts and creative UGC.
• SoundCloud Integration – Display community-created tracks or playlists related to your brand.

Official Gleam Resources

• UGC Marketing Blog – Learn how to leverage user-generated content to build trust and grow your brand.
• Photo Contest Guide – Discover how to collect UGC efficiently through engaging photo contests.
• Online Sweepstakes Guide – Learn how to run compliant, effective giveaways to collect more UGC and leads.

Frequently Asked Questions