{"id":5365,"date":"2021-03-23T11:10:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-23T15:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/?p=5365"},"modified":"2021-03-23T11:10:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-23T15:10:00","slug":"shopify-fake-social-proof","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trustpulse.com\/2021\/03\/23\/shopify-fake-social-proof\/","title":{"rendered":"Shopify Fake Social Proof: Why Avoid It (& What to Do Instead)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you been considering using fake social proof for your Shopify store?<\/p>\n

Social proof<\/a> can be one of your best tools for improving conversion rates and driving more sales.<\/p>\n

It’s an effective strategy for letting people know that your site is well-liked and trusted by other online consumers.<\/p>\n

But getting social proof can be a slow process\u2013especially when you’re just starting out. That’s why some business owners consider using fake social proof.<\/p>\n

And if you’re one of those business owners, this article is for you.<\/p>\n

Because our goal today is to teach you why Shopify fake social proof is never a winning strategy.<\/p>\n

We’re going to give you 5 concrete reasons to avoid fake social proof on Shopify and show you what to do instead.<\/p>\n

First, though, let’s get clear on why some people find fake social proof notifications so appealing.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What Is Fake Social Proof (& Why Is It so Tempting)?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Fake social proof is when you create a fabricated (or fake) interaction with an online customer to build trust with other visitors on your website.<\/p>\n

Fake social proof comes in many forms, including fake:<\/p>\n