Social Proof
Noun · Startup & VC
Definitions
Evidence that other people or organizations already trust and use a product, such as customer logos, testimonials, reviews, or case studies. Social proof reduces perceived risk and can materially improve conversion in both self-serve and enterprise sales.
In plain English: Signals that other people already trust the product, making new buyers more comfortable.
Example: "Adding recognizable customer logos gave the landing page the social proof it was missing."