Elementor users often struggle to make their websites feel dynamic and trustworthy. While Elementor makes it easy to design pages visually, static designs alone don’t provide the social proof visitors look for when deciding to take action.
Without visible proof that other users engage with your brand, visitors might hesitate. Written testimonials or star ratings help, but they can feel generic or outdated. A website lacking fresh, authentic content can appear stagnant and disconnected from your audience.
Embedding a social media feed using Wisernotify inside your Elementor site adds real-time content that reflects audience engagement. This makes your site more interactive, boosts credibility, and increases conversion rates—without adding complexity.
Why Add Social Media Feed on Elementor?
Elementor gives you complete control over the look and feel of your site—but a social feed brings it to life. Here’s how integrating one helps specifically on Elementor-built websites:
Reinforce Trust with Authentic Content: People trust peer content more than marketing. A live feed showing real Instagram photos, Facebook posts, or tweets boosts your site’s trust factor instantly.
Create Visual Movement and Interactivity: Elementor’s animations and sections are powerful, but a social feed adds live content that evolves automatically. It keeps the site dynamic without manual updates.
Increase Time on Site: Visitors who scroll through your feed are more likely to stick around, improving your SEO and reducing bounce rate.
Provide Instant Social Proof: Seeing real customers using your product or tagging your business in their posts is a powerful nudge toward conversion.
Make the Most of User-Generated Content: UGC helps build community and trust. Displaying it directly on your Elementor site ensures you’re using every opportunity to show off happy customers.
Example: If you’re a digital creator using Elementor to sell online courses, embedding a feed with student success stories and behind-the-scenes videos makes your offering feel more tangible and credible.
How to Add Social Media Feed on Elementor
Now let’s dive into the step-by-step process of adding a social feed to your website or eCommerce store.
1. Sign Up for WiserNotify
You can start with a 7-day free trial to see how it works, or choose a paid plan—whichever suits you best.
2. Access the Social Wall
After signing up, go to your WiserNotify dashboard. Click on the “Social Wall” button as shown below:
3. Choose Wall Type
Once you click the button, you’ll see a dashboard like this.
Here, you’ll find two types of walls:
Inside the Social Wall, you can choose from different social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr.
4. Add a Social Wall
Select the platform you want and click “Add Wall.” Next, you’ll be prompted to add an integration.
Just connect the chosen platform, customize your social feed, and copy the generated embed code.
5. Embed the Code
Paste the embed code wherever you want to display the social wall on your site.
💡 Example:
Here’s a great real-life example of a social media feed in action from Sony’s website:
Let me know if you’d like this optimized for a landing page, support doc, or blog post!
How to Embed Social Media Feed on Elementor
Once you’ve created your Wisernotify widget, here’s how to embed it in Elementor:
1. Login to Your WordPress Dashboard
- Go to your WordPress site and log into the admin panel.
2. Open the Page with Elementor
- Navigate to the page or post you want to edit, and click “Edit with Elementor.”
3. Drag the HTML Widget into the Page
- From the left-hand panel, search for the HTML widget.
- Drag and drop it into the section where you want the social feed to appear.
4. Paste the Wisernotify Embed Code
- Go to Wisernotify and copy the social feed embed code.
- Paste the code into the HTML widget in Elementor.
5. Preview and Publish
- Click the “eye” icon to preview how it looks.
- Once you’re satisfied, hit “Update” to make the changes live.
Best Practices for Showcasing Instagram Feed on Elementor
Use Eye-Catching Placement
- Put your feed in highly visible areas: homepage hero, testimonials section, or right above your call to action. Avoid the footer unless you’re also using sticky sections.
Match Feed Design to Elementor Theme
- Wisernotify lets you adjust the font, padding, and layout. Use these features to match your Elementor style guide for a seamless design experience.
Filter and Moderate Posts
- Only display posts that reflect your brand. Wisernotify lets you choose specific hashtags or manually approve posts to ensure quality control.
Keep It Light and Fast
- Select a layout that doesn’t slow down your page. Wisernotify’s embeds are optimized for performance, but be selective with post count and animation settings.
Use Hashtags to Drive Content
- Create branded hashtags that your customers can use. Wisernotify can automatically pull posts using these hashtags into your Elementor feed.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Adding Social Media Feed to Elementor
Embedding in Low-Traffic Sections
- Avoid hiding your feed in rarely visited parts of your site. Elementor makes it easy to use sticky headers or interactive tabs—use them to feature your feed prominently.
Failing to Test Responsiveness
- Elementor is mobile-friendly, but some third-party code isn’t. Wisernotify embeds are responsive—still, always test on various screen sizes.
Overloading with Posts
- More isn’t always better. A cluttered feed can overwhelm visitors. Stick to a layout with fewer, high-quality posts that load fast.
Ignoring Branding Consistency
- A default-looking feed may clash with your polished Elementor design. Customize the colors and fonts so everything feels cohesive.
Displaying Inactive Social Content
- Make sure your social accounts are active. Stale posts from months ago can hurt credibility. Use Wisernotify’s filters to show only recent or evergreen content.
Wrap-Up
Embedding a social media feed in Elementor boosts credibility, user engagement, and site aesthetics—all with live content that keeps your pages fresh.
Wisernotify makes it incredibly simple to connect your feed, customize it, and embed it with a drag-and-drop HTML widget. No plugins or coding required.
Whether you’re showcasing community posts, testimonials, or user photos, your Elementor site becomes more trustworthy and interactive in minutes.
