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Social proof

Social proof is the tendency to use other people's behaviour or judgements as guidance for one's own choices. Reviews or visible interest can therefore influence buying, without objectively proving that the product suits every shopper.[1]

Choose signals that address the actual uncertainty. A substantive user account about compatibility is more relevant to that question than a like count alone. Check whether these elements distract or slow the page. Use genuine, substantiated signals rather than invented popularity.

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Sources

  1. Social Proof in the User Experience - Nielsen Norman Group

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