13. Book: “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion” by Dr. Robert Cialdini :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLive
SOCIAL PROOF PHENOMENON
When uncertain or fearful, people
instinctively look to the behavior of
others to guide their decisions.
17. :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLiveSource: eMarketer, Feb 2010, survey of US internet users by online video review site EXPO
CONSUMER TRUST
SOCIAL PROOF REVIEWS MARKETING DESCRIPTIONS
45. n. CRAVENS
Origin: Middle English, Old French
1. Those who are scared or easily intimidated
2. Cowards, quitters, scaredy cats
:: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLiveReference: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/craven
50. Example: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Woundstock Wound Care Education :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLive
VARIANTCONTROL
51. Example: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Woundstock Wound Care Education :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLive
VARIANT
47X
MORE LEADS
CONTROL
61. :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLiveSource: Bazaarvoice Case Study
SOCIAL PROOF SCORECARD EXAMPLE
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62. :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLiveExample: ExtremeTerrain.com with Needle Live Chat
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*SOCIAL SUPPORT*
77. ü Buffering fear/uncertainty = key to persuasion
ü Formats go WAY beyond just reviews
ü Quality beats quantity
ü Impact depends on QUALITY & UNCERTAINTY
ü Repurpose for max impact
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SOCIAL PROOF TAKEAWAYS
79. :: Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller #CXLLive
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