Trust

Where to Place Trust Signals for Maximum Effect

A trust signal buried in the footer does no work at the moment of decision. The same content placed directly beside the relevant action changes behaviour measurably.

Right next to the decision point

A guarantee or review placed immediately beside a purchase button addresses hesitation exactly when it arises, not before or after.

Near the top for cold visitors

A first-time visitor with no context benefits from an early trust signal before they've invested time reading further.

Repeated at each major decision point

Different trust signals may suit different pages — a testimonial on a service page, a guarantee near checkout, both doing distinct jobs.

Avoid over-concentration in one place

A wall of trust signals in a single testimonials section does less work than the same content distributed to where it's actually relevant.

Find out if your trust signals are positioned well.

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