Social Proof Effect
The decision of others is trusted.
People orient themselves on the behavior of other people and trust their decisions.
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The social proof effect falls into this category: Provide security
Use the effect if you want to create trust and security with your customers.
The importance of online reviews continues to grow. Around 90% of users now read reviews before making a purchase or using a service. As soon as you have received positive feedback from previous customers, you should publish it on your website.
Online examples from practice
Reviews / Trust Badges
Show that others like your product. Build trust with your customers by pointing out the satisfaction of others.
- Mention the number of your customers
- Show your ratings
- Place your awards in a clearly visible position
- Mention where people know your product from, if on TV or a
- magazine reported on it.
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Satisfy your customers and avoid receiving negative reviews. However, stick to real reviews and don't fake anything.
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