What Twitter's New Blue Verified Badge Can Teach Us About Trust
A verified badge on social media has long been one of the most sought-after trust signals on the internet. Having that little blue checkmark next...
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How Many Trust Badges Are Too Many?
I'm obviously a believer in the power of trust badges on your website. But you can always have too much of a good thing. So, how much is too much...
The Enduring Relevance of the Better Business Bureau Seal
The Better Business Bureau has been a symbol of trust since the days of teletypes and horses and buggies. In 1912, the organization emerged to...
What Is a Trust Badge?
A trust badge is an emblem on your website that is intended to instill trust in prospective customers. For ecommerce sites, trust badges are most...
The History of the TRUSTe Seal — and Why It Still Has Value Today
At the ripe old age of 23, the TRUSTe seal is the granddaddy of trustmarks. And while it's not quite as influential as it used to be, it's still...