Checkout: Trust Seals
Hypothesis
If we implement 'Trust Seals' on checkout pages (In this experiment, 4 accepted credit card icons were added to an add-to-cart and checkout flow), then key conversion metrics will improve.
Test Results
Key Learning
Context: Visual elements on the checkout aren't doing enough to communicate value, build trust, or guide users toward the next step.
What was tested: REAL-WORLD TEST: 'Trust Seals' was tested on a live checkout page. The test involved 7,986 real visitors. Full statistical results require paid access. Test methodology: In this experiment, 4 accepted credit card icons were added to an add-to-cart and checkout flow. Impact on sales was measured.
Result: No statistically significant difference was detected. Inconclusive social proof tests often mean the proof type or placement didn't match what users need at that moment. Try a different format or position.
How to Apply This to Your Site
This experiment tested checkout: trust seals but produced no statistically significant change. The test was run on a checkout page in the cross-industry industry. Inconclusive results suggest this particular change may not be a priority — focus testing effort on higher-impact areas.
Before you test: Consider that social proof tests typically require adequate traffic to reach statistical significance. Run your test for at least 2 full business cycles to account for weekly traffic patterns.
What Was Tested
In this experiment, 4 accepted credit card icons were added to an add-to-cart and checkout flow. Impact on sales was measured.
Methodology
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