# Adding an online guestbook on WordPress

> Let visitors leave messages on your WordPress site by installing the Gwolle Guestbook plugin and adding it to a page.

Source: https://helpcenter.ruachost.com/wordpress/guides/adding-an-online-guestbook-on-wordpress/

An **online guestbook** allows visitors to leave general comments, feedback, or thoughts about your site. It’s a great way to interact with your audience and collect impressions. On **ruachost.com**, you can add a guestbook using the **Gwolle Guestbook plugin**.

## Why Add a Guestbook?

- Encourages visitor interaction.
- Collects feedback and testimonials.
- Creates a welcoming space for community engagement.
- Useful for launch pages, events, or personal blogs.

## Steps to Install and Configure Gwolle Guestbook

1. **Log in to WordPress** with an administrator account.
2. In the dashboard, go to **Plugins → Add New**.
3. Search for **Gwolle Guestbook**.
4. Click **Install Now**, then **Activate**.
5. In the dashboard, go to **Guestbook** on the sidebar.
6. Configure plugin settings:

   - Approve, edit, or delete entries.
   - Import/export guestbook data.
   - Customize form fields.
7. To test, go to **Guestbook → Settings → Debug tab** and click **Run test**.

## Adding the Guestbook to a Page or Post

1. In the dashboard, go to **Pages → Add New** (or edit an existing page).
2. Paste the following shortcode into the content area:

   ```
   [gwolle_gb]
   ```
3. Publish the page.
4. Visitors will now see a **“Write a new entry”** button.
5. Submitted entries will appear at the bottom of the page.

## Important Notes

- You can customize the guestbook form under **Guestbook → Settings → Form tab**.
- Entries can be moderated (approve, spam, delete) from the **Guestbook → Entries** section.
- Widgets are available to display excerpts of recent or best entries.