{
  "id": 4260373,
  "title": "TestiWall: I built a free testimonials widget (2 min setup, email-verified reviews)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/testiwall-i-built-a-free-testimonials-widget-2-min-setup-email",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-29T18:49:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/riakaza/testiwall-i-built-a-free-testimonials-widget-2-min-setup-email-verified-reviews-106e"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The wire material tells the story of an individual who aimed to address a common issue faced by freelancers: losing clients due to a lack of social proof on their websites. The solution devised was TestiWall, a free widget for collecting and displaying verified client testimonials. TestiWall eliminates the need for expensive services like Testimonial.to, which charges $50/month for its use.\n\nThe creation process of TestiWall is straightforward: set up a space by customizing the question, share a collection link with clients, and request them to submit testimonials. The key feature is the email verification process, which prevents fake testimonials from being submitted. Once approved, the testimonials can be embedded on the website without any coding or credit card requirements.\n\nTestiWall's technology stack includes Next.js 16 (App Router), Supabase for authentication, PostgreSQL, and row-level security, Tailwind CSS for styling, and operates on Vercel's Pro plan. The free plan of TestiWall supports unlimited testimonials, while the Pro plan at $4.99/month provides additional features such as removal of the TestiWall badge and an aggregate rating badge.\n\nThe author invites feedback on the user experience, additional features desired, and potential usage for personal projects. TestiWall's launch is scheduled for the next day, and a link to the product launch on Product Hunt is provided. The author expresses gratitude for any support received.",
  "summary": "The problem I was trying to solve I kept seeing freelancers lose clients because their website had zero social proof. Screenshots of Google Reviews look fake. Testimonial.to costs $50/month which is too much for indie projects. What I built: TestiWall TestiWall is a completely free widget to collect and display verified client testimonials. How it works: Create a space (customize your question)…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}