Add a Trust Section Below Your Elementor Hero

Your hero makes a promise. The section directly beneath it is where a cautious visitor looks for a reason to believe it. A trust section can be a strip of client logos, a short band of statistics, or one strong testimonial, but only if the proof is real. This guide helps you choose the right type, place it well in Elementor, and avoid claims you can’t back up.

Choose the proof you can actually back up

Type	Use when	You need	Avoid
Logo strip	You’ve worked with recognisable organisations or been featured by named publications	Permission to display each logo; logos that are current	Logos of tools you merely use, or clients who haven’t agreed
Stats band	You have measured, current figures	A source, a date and a definition for each number	Rounded-up guesses, vanity totals, numbers without a time frame
Testimonial	A real customer gave a specific, relevant quote	Name, role, consent on file; a photo only with permission	Anonymous praise, edited quotes, invented customers

In the US, the FTC’s 2024 rule on consumer reviews and testimonials prohibits fake reviews and testimonials, and other markets have similar consumer-protection rules. This isn’t legal advice, but the practical test is simple: only publish proof you could show someone if asked.

Where the trust section goes

Place it directly after the hero, before features or pricing. A visitor who has just read your headline asks “who else trusts them?” at that moment, and a compact proof row answers it without demanding much attention. Keep it visually quieter than the hero: smaller type, muted logos, plenty of space. A busy trust section competes with the call to action above it.

Build a logo strip in Elementor Free

1. Below your hero, add a container with a short caption, for example “Trusted by teams at”, as a small Heading or Text Editor widget.
2. Add a child container set to Row, with wrap enabled and centred alignment.
3. Add one Image widget per logo. Use SVG or transparent PNG files of similar visual weight, and set a consistent height (for example 32–40 px) rather than width, so wide and square logos balance.
4. Give each logo alt text naming the organisation, for example “Acme Studio”. If a logo links to a case study, describe the destination in the link.
5. On mobile, allow the row to wrap to two lines, or show fewer logos. Don’t shrink logos until names are unreadable.
6. If you use greyscale or reduced opacity for a muted look, check that the logos remain recognisable.

Build a stats band

1. Add a container with three or four child columns. On mobile, switch to two columns or one.
2. In each column, use Elementor Free’s Counter widget or a Heading for the number, plus a short label beneath.
3. Write labels that define the number: “Projects delivered since 2021” says more than “Projects”.
4. Add a small note with the source and date, for example “Figures from our project tracker, October 2026”.
5. If you use the animated Counter, remember the final number is what matters; make sure it’s correct in the widget settings.

Or use a single testimonial

One specific quote often outweighs a carousel of vague ones. Choose a quote that describes a concrete result in the customer’s own words, show their name and role, and get written consent. WPDesignVault’s Elementor testimonial sections include layouts with a single large quote.

Replacing demo content in downloaded sections

Every WPDesignVault section ships with placeholder text, numbers and contact details. Before publishing, replace all of them with accurate information for your business. Never leave demo logos, sample statistics or invented testimonial names on a live site; visitors can’t tell they’re placeholders, and that’s exactly what makes them misleading.

Pair your trust section with a hero that’s already working on phones; building an Elementor hero section that works on mobile covers that, and the hero section library has ready-made starting points.

FAQs

Can I show logos of companies I’ve worked for?

Only with permission. Contracts and brand guidelines often restrict logo use, and showing a logo implies an endorsement the company may not have given.

What if I’m just starting and have no proof yet?

Leave the section out, or use honest alternatives such as a clear guarantee, a transparent process, or your own credentials. Empty proof is worse than none.

Should the logo strip be a carousel?

A static, wrapping row is usually clearer and lighter. Auto-moving carousels distract and need pause controls for accessibility.

How many logos or stats should I show?

Four to six logos, or three to four statistics, fit one row on desktop and stay readable on phones.