The Trust Signals Blog is a leading resource on trust in PR and marketing, authored by Scott Baradell.

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Perla Khattar

Taking a Look at Credder’s Content Credibility Database

Have you ever invested seven precious minutes of your time reading an article, only to discover that it was filled with misinformation and fake news?...

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Scott Baradell

Chapter 9: Choosing the Right Trust Signals in a Post-Truth World

(Following is Chapter 9 of Trust Signals: Brand Building in a Post-Truth World.)

An ancient Latin proverb offers some good advice about priorities: “

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Scott Baradell

Chapter 8: Trust Signals, Conversions, and Growth

Everybody claims to be a growth hacker these days—at least if you check out people’s bios on LinkedIn.

The truth is that while marketers, developers,...

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Tara Mohunlol

Another Gatekeeper Falls: Have Movie Fans Stopped Trusting Critics?

If you've been following the news lately, you've probably noticed that the public keeps clashing with experts. Be it in government or science - the...

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Scott Baradell

Chapter 7: SEO Trust Signals— For Google’s Eyes Only

In scholarly circles, academics have long relied on citations of their work by others in their field as trust signals. Having your research cited is...

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Scott Baradell

This Christmas, Retailers Are Tightening Up Their Return Policies—But Is That a Good Idea?

It's been a trust signal since the earliest days of ecommerce: easy return policies.

Why is this a trust signal? Because, just like money-back...

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Linda Nouar

Top 15 Must-Listen Podcasts for Building Brand Trust

Do you want to build trust with your brand? Are you looking for some helpful podcasts that can teach you how to do just that?

In this blog post, we...

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Ben Wilson

14 Must-Read Business Books for 2023

In the crowded world of business books, it’s hard to know what stands out. And as time is precious, you need to make sure it is not wasted. To that...

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Scott Baradell

Chapter 6: Inbound Trust Signals— Laying the Breadcrumb Path

(Following is Chapter 6 of  Trust Signals: Brand Building in a Post-Truth World.)

In the Brothers Grimm fairy tale Hansel and Gretel, Medieval Germany...

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Scott Baradell

Chapter 5: Website Trust Signals— Making Visitors Feel at Home

(Following is Chapter 5 of  Trust Signals: Brand Building in a Post-Truth World.)

Few things are more important to a brand’s reputation than its...

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