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Lead the hero with a verified rating and proof
A prominent rating and review count sits at the top of the hero, paired with a specific result, so trust is set before the product is even described.
What it is
The hero leads with a star rating and verified review count, paired with a specific proof point such as a placebo-controlled study result, placed above the headline rather than three sections down.
Why it works
Putting social proof and a concrete result at the very top means every claim that follows lands on a shopper who already trusts the brand. It is especially strong for a considered purchase where the visitor is deciding whether to trust the category at all.
How to test it
- Hypothesis
- Leading the hero with a rating and a specific proof point will lift add-to-cart rate by establishing trust before the product is described.
- Primary metric
- Add-to-cart rate (product page sessions)
- Guardrail metric
- Reviews-section engagement, to confirm shoppers still reach the full set
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