Testimonials Quick Start Guide¶

This guide shows you how to add and manage testimonials on your ACLARK.NET site.

Step 1: Access the Admin Interface¶

Navigate to /admin/ on your site
Log in with your admin credentials
Click on “Notes” under the “DB” section

Step 2: Create a New Testimonial¶

Click the “Add Note +” button and fill in the required fields.

Example Testimonial #1 (Featured)¶

Name: Sarah Johnson
Description: "ACLARK.NET transformed our development workflow. Their expertise in Python and Django is unmatched!"
Title: CTO, TechVentures Inc
Is testimonial: ✓ (checked)
Is featured: ✓ (checked)

Example Testimonial #2 (Regular)¶

Name: Michael Chen
Description: "Professional, reliable, and always delivers quality work on time."
Title: Director of Engineering, DataFlow Systems
Is testimonial: ✓ (checked)
Is featured: ☐ (unchecked)

Example Testimonial #3 (Regular)¶

Name: Emily Rodriguez
Description: "Their deep knowledge of Wagtail CMS helped us build an amazing content platform."
Title: Product Manager, ContentHub
Is testimonial: ✓ (checked)
Is featured: ☐ (unchecked)

Step 3: View Your Testimonials¶

On the Clients Page¶

Navigate to /clients/ on your site
Scroll down to the “Client Feedback” section
You’ll see all testimonials (Example #1, #2, and #3) displayed in a grid

On the Homepage¶

Navigate to / (homepage)
Look for the “Testimonials” section with a background image
You’ll see only the featured testimonial (Example #1) displayed prominently

Managing Testimonials¶

To Update a Testimonial¶

Go to /admin/db/note/
Click on the testimonial you want to edit
Make your changes
Click “Save”

To Feature a Different Testimonial¶

Go to /admin/db/note/
Uncheck “Is featured” on the current featured testimonial
Check “Is featured” on the testimonial you want to feature
Save both notes

Note

Only one testimonial should be featured at a time for best visual presentation.

To Filter/Search Testimonials¶

In the admin, use the right sidebar filters:

Filter by “Is testimonial”
Filter by “Is featured”
Filter by “Content type”

Use the search box to find testimonials by name or text.

Best Practices¶

Keep quotes concise: Aim for 1-2 sentences per testimonial
Include full names: Use real names with proper titles
Be specific with titles: Include company name if possible (e.g., “CTO, Acme Corp”)
Feature your best: Choose your most compelling testimonial as featured
Regular updates: Rotate featured testimonials periodically to keep content fresh

Troubleshooting¶

Testimonials not showing on public pages?¶

Ensure “Is testimonial” checkbox is checked
Verify the testimonial has both name and description fields filled

Featured testimonial not appearing on homepage?¶

Ensure “Is featured” checkbox is checked
Verify “Is testimonial” is also checked
Make sure the testimonial has all required fields (name, description, title)

Want to hide a testimonial temporarily?¶

Uncheck “Is testimonial” instead of deleting it
This preserves the data while removing it from public view

Real-World Example¶

Here’s what a complete testimonial entry looks like:

Name: Dr. Lisa Anderson
Description: "Working with ACLARK.NET on our healthcare platform was exceptional. Their attention to security and compliance, combined with rapid development, made our project a huge success."
Title: Chief Medical Information Officer, HealthTech Solutions
User: (optional - link to user account if relevant)
Content type: (optional - leave blank for standalone testimonials)
Object id: (optional - leave blank for standalone testimonials)
Is testimonial: ✓
Is featured: ✓

Summary¶

With the testimonials feature, you can:

✅ Display customer feedback on /clients/ page
✅ Feature a standout testimonial on the homepage
✅ Easily manage testimonials through Django admin
✅ Filter and search testimonials
✅ Toggle visibility without deleting content

For more technical details, see Notes as Testimonials Feature.