Social Proof Gone Wrong

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💡 Why Social Proof Might Be Hurting Your Site

Logos, badges, testimonials, classic social proof, right? But according to Casey Hill’s experiments, some of these elements may be quietly hurting your conversions. Especially on key pages like pricing.

Here’s what the data shows:

1️⃣ Trust Signals Are Losing Trust: Badges from G2 or Capterra? They can backfire. Users are becoming skeptical of pay-to-play reviews. Worse, those links might send prospects to competitor hubs. Not exactly the outcome you want.

2️⃣ Misplaced Proof Kills Flow: Slapping a logo wall near your CTA adds clutter and splits attention. If a visitor is ready to buy, don’t derail them. Every scroll or distraction risks losing them.

3️⃣ Outdated Proof Feels Off: A badge from 2022? It might signal you're not current. And “only” 300 reviews? That can look weak depending on your niche. Proof should reinforce confidence, not raise subconscious questions.

4️⃣ Misaligned Logos Hurt Credibility: If you’re name-dropping brands you no longer serve, or that aren’t a fit for your buyer, it weakens your message. Relevance matters more than prestige.

✅ What To Do Instead

• Link logos to real case studies
• Add context to testimonials
• Only display social proof that mirrors your ideal customer

The Takeaway

Social proof still works, but only when it’s specific, relevant, and placed with intent. Don’t let vanity branding override user experience. Curate your credibility.

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