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Feb 2025
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#290 Budai Media Specials: How to Use So...

Daniel Budai
About this episode

Let’s be real—before you buy something online, what’s the first thing you do? You check the reviews, ask a friend, or scroll through social media to see what people are saying. Well, guess what? Your customers do the exact same thing.

Social proof isn’t just nice to have—it’s a game-changer

In fact, 88% of consumers trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations. So if your brand isn’t leveraging social proof the right way, you’re missing out on serious sales.

In this episode of The Ecom Show, we’re breaking down 10 powerful strategies to seamlessly weave social proof into your business.

Whether it’s timing your review requests perfectly, using UGC in your ads, or turning happy customers into raving fans, these tactics will help you boost trust, increase conversions, and grow your brand—fast.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

📢 How to ask for reviews at the perfect moment (and get more of them)

📸 Why video testimonials and UGC crush traditional marketing

🎁 Creative ways to reward customers for sharing their experiences

📩 How to embed social proof into emails, product pages, and retargeting ads


Meet Your Host

Hey, I’m Daniel Budai, founder of Budai Media. My agency has helped 200+ 7- and 8-figure brands generate over $100M in extra sales—without relying on endless ad spend. From email marketing and CRO to paid ads, we help e-commerce brands scale in a way that actually works.

Want a Free E-Commerce Audit?

If your store makes $100K+ per month, you qualify for a free 1:1 strategy call with me. I’ll personally review your website and marketing strategy, giving you actionable steps to improve your marketing setup and revenue. Book your free call here:

👉 https://calendly.com/budaimedia/strategy-call-with-daniel 

Let’s Grow Together!

If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and share it with a friend. We don’t run ads—this podcast grows 100% organically, and your support helps us keep bringing you top-tier e-commerce insights.

Bonus Resource

Before you go, grab these free resources to boost your e-commerce sales:

📩 The Top 100 High-Converting Emails of Budai Media – A must-have guide to improving your email marketing and driving more revenue.

https://thebudaimedia.com/top100-emails/  

Stay Connected 

Find me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/budaidaney/

Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKtHC2ojO_7mhMHXQ-qZcHQ

Sign up for my weekly newsletter packed with the latest e-commerce insights: https://thebudaimedia.com/weekly-newsletter-signup/


Let’s Grow Together!

If you enjoyed this episode, hit subscribe and share it with a friend. We don’t run ads—this podcast grows 100% organically, and your support helps us keep bringing you top-tier e-commerce insights.


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