Why Use FAQ Helper Instead of Wix's Built-in FAQ
Wix has a built-in FAQ section you can add via the editor. It works — but it has significant limitations:
- Static placement only — the FAQ block sits where you put it, on one page
- No conditional display — you can't show different FAQs on different pages without duplicating blocks
- No analytics — you have no idea which questions visitors actually search for
- No AI generation — every question must be written manually
- Basic design — limited styling options that don't always match custom templates
FAQ Helper gives you a floating widget that appears on any page, with display rules, analytics, and AI-powered FAQ generation.
Installation: 3 Steps
Step 1: Get Your Embed Code
Sign up at faq-helper.com, create your project, and copy your embed code from the dashboard.
Step 2: Add Custom Code in Wix
For Wix Premium sites (recommended):
- In your Wix dashboard, go to Settings → Custom Code
- Click + Add Custom Code
- Paste this code:
<script src="https://faq-helper.com/widget.js" async></script>
<script>
FAQHelper.init({
apiKey: 'your-api-key',
productionUrl: 'https://faq-helper.com'
});
</script>
- Set placement to Body - end
- Choose All pages (or select specific pages)
- Click Apply
For Wix free plans (using HTML Embed):
If you're on a free Wix plan, the Custom Code feature isn't available. Instead:
- Open the Wix Editor on the page where you want the widget
- Click Add (+) → Embed Code → Custom Element or HTML iframe
- Paste the embed code into the custom code field
- Position the element at the bottom of your page
Note: With this method, you'll need to add the embed element to each page individually. Upgrading to Wix Premium gives you site-wide custom code injection.
Step 3: Set Up Display Rules
In the FAQ Helper dashboard, configure display rules for your Wix pages. Wix URLs typically look like:
https://yoursite.com/— Homepagehttps://yoursite.com/about— About pagehttps://yoursite.com/product-page/item-name— Product pages (Wix Stores)https://yoursite.com/post/blog-title— Blog posts
Use these patterns in your display rules to show relevant FAQs on each page type.
Wix-Specific Considerations
Wix Stores (E-Commerce)
If you use Wix Stores, FAQ Helper is especially useful on product pages. Shoppers have questions about shipping, returns, and product details — and answering them on the product page reduces cart abandonment.
Use the URL pattern /product-page/* to target all product pages with relevant FAQs.
Wix Blog
Wix blog posts often generate questions from readers. Use FAQ Helper to add contextual FAQs to blog posts — like a mini knowledge base that accompanies each article.
Target blog posts with the pattern /post/*.
Wix Editor vs. Wix Studio
FAQ Helper works identically on both Wix Editor (the classic drag-and-drop builder) and Wix Studio (the advanced builder for agencies). The installation process is the same — add custom code via site settings.
Mobile Responsiveness
Wix sites are mobile-responsive by default, and FAQ Helper's widget is too. The widget automatically adjusts its position and size on mobile devices. No additional configuration needed.
Performance
| Metric | Impact | |--------|--------| | Page load time | +0ms (async loading) | | Widget script size | ~26 KB gzipped | | Mobile performance | No impact on Wix mobile scores | | SEO | No negative impact; FAQ schema available |
Wix sites can be JavaScript-heavy. FAQ Helper is designed to be lightweight — at ~26 KB gzipped, it's smaller than a single Wix App Market widget.
FAQ
Do I need Wix Premium for FAQ Helper?
No, but it's easier with Premium. Wix Premium lets you add custom code site-wide via Settings → Custom Code. On free plans, you'll use the HTML Embed element on individual pages.
Does it work with Wix ADI (Artificial Design Intelligence)?
Yes. Since FAQ Helper loads via a script tag, it works regardless of how your Wix site was built — ADI, Editor, or Studio.
Will it slow down my Wix site?
No. The widget loads asynchronously and adds only ~26 KB to your page. For context, that's smaller than a single product image thumbnail.
Can I style the widget to match my Wix template?
The widget uses your brand colors and adapts to your site's dark/light mode. Additional styling customization is available in the FAQ Helper dashboard — no CSS editing needed.
Does FAQ Helper replace Wix's built-in FAQ section?
It complements it. You can keep Wix's built-in FAQ block for static FAQ pages and use FAQ Helper's widget for contextual, page-specific FAQs that appear across your site.
Can I use it with Wix Bookings or Wix Events?
Yes. The widget works on any Wix page, including Bookings and Events pages. Use display rules to show booking-specific FAQs (like cancellation policies) on your scheduling pages.