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Client Testimonials: Readers Know When They’re Phony

Writing on the Web

If it is a new product or service, include feedback from initial reviewers, “This product has been used in focus groups; here’s some feedback from initial reviewers.”. .” Explain why you don’t have quotes from previous clients. Include quotes from previous clients, but explain the context.

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The Homer Simpson Guide to Neuromarketing

Writing on the Web

Companies and brands are gathering the wrong information, because consumer surveys and focus groups can only report back what they consciously experience …and it’s falsified by biases and flaws. That doesn’t include marketing, advertising, etc. which carries an additional annual $117 billion tag.

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7 Ways to Market to the Subconscious Brain: The Homer Simpson Guide to Content Marketing

Writing on the Web

Companies and brands are gathering the wrong information, because consumer surveys and focus groups can only report back what they consciously experience …and it’s falsified by biases and flaws. That doesn’t include marketing, advertising, etc. which carries an additional annual $117 billion tag.

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Phony Testimonials and Dumb Social Proof

Writing on the Web

“This product has only been used in testing and focus groups; here’s some feedback from initial reviewers.&#. If you protect client confidentiality, explain this and include the quote, with something that says because of ethical standards, client names cannot be revealed.

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