Course VIII · Word of mouth
A GoHighLevel social proof widget is word of mouth in the corner of the page
A GoHighLevel social proof widget shows a visitor that people like them are already booking. The customizer has 32 widget types and 94 templates: booking counters, Google rating badges, review cards, surveys, prize wheels and chat buttons, with leads sent straight into GoHighLevel.
Overheard at the bar
Try GHL social proof notifications live
Pick a group, then a template. The Hot counter is tonight’s pick; forms, wheels and ratings are interactive and nothing is sent anywhere.
Warming up the live preview
Hot counterEach chip is a real template. Forms, wheels and ratings are interactive, and in the preview nothing is sent anywhere.
Seven groups
32 widget types, 94 templates
| Group | What it covers | Types | Templates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social proof | recent bookings, counters, reviews and rating badges | 5 | 21 |
| Lead capture | email and request collectors, countdown offers, forms, prize wheels | 5 | 16 |
| Feedback | emoji, score and written feedback | 3 | 8 |
| Chat and help | WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger, contact and FAQ buttons | 5 | 11 |
| Video and media | video, video bubble, audio and image cards | 4 | 10 |
| Announcements | information, coupons, countdowns, buttons and cookie notices | 5 | 17 |
| Engagement | share buttons, link lists, badges and feeds | 4 | 9 |
One more type, custom HTML, lets you build your own card.
Restaurant booking counter and more
Where restaurants use social proof
- The reservations page
A counter of tables booked today next to the booking button nudges a visitor who is comparing places.
- The menu page
Your real Google rating as a small badge where people read prices.
- After the meal
A one-question feedback card linked from the receipt text, with the answer landing in GoHighLevel.
- Slow nights
A prize wheel for the email list, with entries arriving as contacts for your midweek offer workflow.
The widgets show what you type in. Use real counts and real guest words; invented numbers mislead diners and can break advertising rules.
Setting it up
How to add a social proof widget
- 01
Choose a widget type
Browse 32 types in seven groups, from a booking counter to a prize wheel, and pick a template.
- 02
Fill in your proof
Enter the numbers, reviews or messages you want shown. Use real figures and real guest words only.
- 03
Place and target it
Choose the corner or inline position, the pages and devices, and how often it may appear.
- 04
Send leads to GoHighLevel
For collectors and forms, switch on sending to GoHighLevel so each entry arrives as a contact your workflows can follow up.
Questions from the bar
GoHighLevel social proof widget FAQs
What is a social proof notification?
A small card that appears on a website to show that other people are booking, reviewing or visiting, such as “14 tables booked today” or a 4.8-star Google rating. It reassures a hesitant visitor at the moment they decide.
Can widget leads go into GoHighLevel?
Yes, on Chef's Table. Email collectors, request forms, countdown offers and prize wheels can send each entry into GoHighLevel as a contact, ready for your welcome or offer workflow.
Do I have to show real numbers?
You should, and we recommend it strongly. The widgets display what you enter; showing invented bookings or reviews misleads guests and can break consumer-protection rules.
Will notifications slow my site?
They are drawn by the customizer’s script after your page content, in a corner or an inline slot, so they do not hold up the menu or the booking button. Test any page with your usual speed tool before and after.
Can I show them inside GoHighLevel too?
Some templates are made for inside GoHighLevel, such as onboarding counters, WhatsApp support and upgrade coupons, shown to the people who log in.
How many can run at once?
Chef's Table allows up to 15 live notifications. Keep as many drafts as your saved-template limit allows.
Can I collect feedback after a meal?
Yes. Emoji, score and written feedback widgets ask one quick question, for example how the visit went, and can send the answer to GoHighLevel.
Which package includes notifications?
Notifications and social proof are on Chef's Table ($787 once), with popups, calculators and floating widgets.
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