About the Google Reviews Widget by EmbedSocial
EmbedSocial makes it easy to collect, manage, and display your Google reviews directly on your Squarespace website using clean, customizable widgets. Whether you’re showcasing testimonials on your homepage or building trust on a product page, you can present customer feedback in a visually engaging and structured format.
Once connected to your Google Business Profile, EmbedSocial automatically pulls in new reviews. no manual input required. You can choose from a variety of pre-designed layouts, adjust styling to match your site, and control which reviews appear using moderation tools.
There’s no need to install extra plugins. Our embed code works seamlessly with all Squarespace templates, allowing you to publish reviews on your site with just a few clicks.
This approach gives potential customers a real-time look at what others are saying, helping reinforce trust and support buying decisions.
Why add Google Reviews to your Squarespace site?
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Build credibility instantly , Displaying real customer reviews increases transparency and helps visitors feel confident in your brand.
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Boost engagement and time on site , Dynamic testimonials make your site more engaging, encouraging users to stay longer and explore further.
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Increase conversions , Seeing positive feedback at key touchpoints can help visitors take the next step. whether it’s making a purchase, booking a service, or signing up.
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Simplify review management , Automated syncing saves time and ensures your reviews are always up to date without any manual work.
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Encourage more reviews , Featuring feedback publicly motivates satisfied customers to contribute, expanding your social proof over time.
Google Reviews Widget features for Squarespace
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Fully mobile-responsive and customizable widget designs , Your reviews will look great on any device. The widget automatically adapts to screen sizes, ensuring a seamless experience across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
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Custom CSS editor , Fine-tune every visual detail with a built-in CSS editor. Adjust colors, fonts, spacing, and layout to perfectly match your website’s design.
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Advanced modification options , Easily adjust layouts, reorder elements, and apply design tweaks. whether you need minor changes or a complete redesign, you’re in control.
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Schema.org aggregated rating , Improve your SEO and stand out in search results with star ratings powered by Schema.org structured data.
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Import and export review data , Easily manage your review content by importing and exporting testimonials. Keep your review library organized and portable across platforms.
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Facebook ads from Google reviews , Turn your best reviews into compelling social proof for ad campaigns. Use real customer testimonials to boost engagement and credibility on Facebook.
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Send review email requests , Encourage satisfied customers to leave feedback with automated email requests. A single click makes it easy for them to share their experience.
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Review badges and ‘Leave a review’ buttons , Add eye-catching badges and review prompts to your site. Highlight top-rated testimonials and make it easy for others to contribute their reviews.
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All your reviews in one place , Consolidate Google reviews alongside other platforms into one unified widget. Give visitors a complete picture of your reputation without leaving your site.
How to embed Google Reviews on Squarespace website?
No installation is required to use the EmbedSocial platform in Squarespace. Adding a Google Reviews widget to Squarespace takes about 2 minutes. You connect your Google Business Profile once, and EmbedSocial automatically syncs new reviews to your site. no manual updates, no plugins, no code editing required.
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Step 1: Create your free EmbedSocial account
Go to EmbedSocial and start a free trial. Once you’re in, you’ll land on the widget dashboard where you can either start from a pre-built template or describe the widget you want using the AI vibe editor.
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Step 2: Connect your Google Business Profile
Click Connect source and select Google. Sign in with the Google account linked to your Google Business Profile and choose your business location. EmbedSocial immediately pulls in your existing reviews and sets up automatic syncing for any new ones going forward.
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Step 3: Customize your widget with templates or AI
Pick a layout from the template library. slider, grid, wall of love, carousel. or use the AI vibe editor to describe exactly what you want. Type something like “dark background, card layout, show star rating and reviewer name” and the AI generates the styling instantly. Adjust colors, fonts, and which reviews appear using the moderation tools.
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Step 4: Copy your embed code
When your widget looks right, go to the Embed tab and copy the generated HTML snippet. This is a lightweight JavaScript code. it won’t slow down your Squarespace site and works with every Squarespace template out of the box.
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Step 5: Paste into Squarespace
Log into your Squarespace account and open the page where you want reviews to appear. Click Add block, select the Embed block from the list, click the block, choose Code snippet, and paste your embed code. Hit Save. your live Google reviews are now on your Squarespace page and will update automatically as new reviews come in.
Need a visual walkthrough? See the full step-by-step tutorial with screenshots →
