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Social Proof: Follow the Herd

Social Proof: Follow the Herd

People are more likely to do something if they see others doing it.

Use testimonials, case studies, and endorsements to demonstrate social proof.

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Use Reciprocity to Get Ahead

Use Reciprocity to Get Ahead

Offer value and support to others without expecting anything in return to create goodwill.

People will feel obliged to help you out in return.

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Scarcity: Limited Time Only

Scarcity: Limited Time Only

People place more value on things that are scarce or in limited supply.

Use urgency, exclusivity, and limited-time offers to create scarcity.

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Commitment and Consistency: Stay True to Your Word

Commitment and Consistency: Stay True to Your Word

People feel pressure to act consistently with their beliefs and commitments.

Encourage small commitments that lead to bigger commitments.

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Liking: Be Liked to Be Heard

Liking: Be Liked to Be Heard

People are more likely to be influenced by those they like.

Build rapport, find common ground, and be genuinely interested in others to establish likability.

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Create a Sense of Urgency and Scarcity

Create a Sense of Urgency and Scarcity

Use limited-time offers, exclusive deals, or a sense of urgency to persuade people to take action.

People are more likely to act when they feel like they might miss out on something valuable.

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Reciprocity: Give to Receive

Reciprocity: Give to Receive

People feel obliged to repay others who have done them a favor.

Offer value without expecting anything in return to initiate the principle of reciprocity.

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Highlight Your Credentials and Expertise

Highlight Your Credentials and Expertise

Share your achievements, credentials, and experience to establish yourself as an authority figure.

People are more likely to follow the advice of someone who has proven their expertise.

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The Power of Persuasion

The Power of Persuasion

"Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" by Robert Cialdini is a fascinating book that explores the science of influence and how people can use various techniques to persuade and influence others. The book provides insights into the different factors that influence people's decisions, including ...

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Authority: Listen to the Experts

Authority: Listen to the Experts

People are more likely to follow the advice of an authority figure.

Highlight your expertise, credentials, and experience to establish authority.

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Find Common Ground to Build Rapport

Find Common Ground to Build Rapport

Look for shared interests, experiences, or goals to establish a connection with others.

People are more likely to listen to and trust those they feel connected to.

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Cialdini breaks down the art of persuasion into six principles: reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, and scarcity.

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SOCIAL PROOF

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  • Ever wonder why TV shows use laugh tracks. It’s so you know when to laugh.
  • People will more likely say yes when they see other people doing it too. This is amplified in situations of uncertainty, where we look to others for cues on what we should do.
  • Humans are social by n...

Leverage Social Proof

When we see that someone else has had a good experience with a service, we want to enjoy the same, and we trust info that comes from other users more than info that comes directly from brands.

  1. Use social proof to inspire your copy: Reviews & customer surveys can help y...

Principles of persuasion

  1. Reciprocation: People will be nice if you are.
  2. Consistency: It’s easier to get people to comply with requests they see as consistent with what they’ve already said.
  3. Social proof: People will more likely say yes when they see other people doing it too.

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