Comments on: Using Testimonials on Your Website

By: Share the Stage to Make Fast Fans — Art Biz Blog

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 18:02:55 +0000

[…] with your friend or collector and can vouch for his service or product, send him an unrequested testimonial with permission to add it to his promotions. In addition, write something complimentary on his […]

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By: Todd Tychewicz

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:46:45 +0000

I have found the best things in life come from hard work, and patience. Taking the time to ask permission from my custies has been a great way to reconnect and remind them of how much I appreciate them, it’s a win, win deal.
Thanks for the tough love Alyson!

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By: Sue Pownall

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 17:46:35 +0000

In reply to Alyson Stanfield.

I have taken your advice and now have a LI testimonial pride of place at the top of my blog. Thank you so much for the suggestion.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:06:35 +0000

In reply to Sue Pownall.

Sue: Easy enough to ask your LI connections if you can use outside of that site.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:06:08 +0000

In reply to Patricia C Vener.

Patricia: I would never have thought it was cheesy to ask someone to use the words they’ve already said/written. It’s harder to ask people for a testimonial out of the blue, but it’s quite natural when it comes as a result of conversation.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:04:48 +0000

In reply to Katie m. Berggren.

Katie: I love the idea of linking to the piece. Very appropriate.

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By: Sue Pownall

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 04:32:12 +0000

I always learn so much from your posts. So far, I only have testimonials on Linkedin, but after this post will look at the best way to incorporate them on my blog. Thank you.

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By: Patricia C Vener

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 02:42:42 +0000

I’ve gotten one or two “official” testimonials and permission to use them. I plan on placing them on relevant pages. You don’t actually address this Alyson, but I thought I’d mention it. What I’d like to know is how to not feel cheesy about asking for testimonials or asking to use someone’s spontaneous compliment as a testimonial. 🙂

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By: Katie m. Berggren

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:31:43 +0000

thanks Alyson ~ I love using testimonials on my site! I always ask for permission and then use the buyer/collector’s kind words ending with their initials and location. I sometimes link to the piece they are talking about, as well.
I think it is fun to see all of the places around the world where the work has traveled. Every time someone responds saying “yes” I can use their words, they are always honored, as well. It is a win-win. I know that testimonials encourage others to feel comfortable purchasing from an artist. Thanks again!
Sincerely, Katie m. Berggren

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