How to Make a Website Look Trustworthy to Increase Conversions
You might be spending a lot of money on marketing to get traffic to your website, but conversions remain low. Sales aren’t growing despite your marketing efforts. Why? Let’s talks about it…
For the past 10 years I work as web designer, UX Designer and also doing online marketing. I’ve did a lot of A/B tests and analyzed many eCommerce sites and landing pages to understand why some sell with great success while others don’t.
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This article is part of my e-book I’m currently writing.
Sales growth doesn’t depend only on marketing
Yes, marketing brings visitors, but what happens next depends entirely on your website itself. This includes user experience (UX) and user interface (UI), the trust signals you display, how professional your site appears, customer reviews, the effectiveness of your call-to-action buttons, and the clarity of your texts. Every element works together to either build confidence or create doubt in your visitors’ minds.
Your website is your digital storefront, and just like a physical store, it needs to be welcoming, trustworthy, and easy to navigate.
In this article we will talks about trust-building elements for websites
1. Design that attracts
First impressions matter. A visitor who doesn’t feel confident in your website is unlikely to make a purchase. That’s why the homepage should be well-designed using premium images, and should be clearly organized.
2. Social Proof That Convinces to Buy
Show customer reviews, feedback, or the number of satisfied buyers. For example: “Trusted by 50,000+ customers.” Highlight what real buyers have said — keep it positive and authentic. Video testimonials are also powerful, as they add more credibility and build trust.
3. Security Badges That Build User Confidence
Display SSL certificates, payment logos (Visa, PayPal, MasterCard), or “Secure Checkout” icons to reassure customers that transactions are safe. You can place them in the footer or display them on the checkout page
4. Money-Back Guarantees & Policies
What happens if the product you purchased doesn’t meet your needs? Nobody wants to waste money. Highlight money-back guarantees, free returns, or warranty details to reduce purchase risk. For best visibility, place this information above or below the pricing section.
5. Press Mentions & Awards
If your website has been featured in the media or received industry recognition, display logos or short quotes to build credibility and trust.
6. User-Uploaded Content
Showcase real customer photos using your products (e.g., Instagram feeds), such as images pulled from Instagram feeds or user galleries. This adds social proof, builds trust, and makes your website feel more relatable.
How to do that?
- Encourage customers to share their photos by creating a branded hashtag.
- Offer small incentives (discounts, shoutouts, loyalty points) for submitting photos.
- Display user content on product pages, homepage sections, or a dedicated “Wall of Love”
- Always ask for permission before featuring customer photos.
7. Proof Outside of Your Website
Don’t rely only on on-site reviews or trust badges, since some users may assume they’re fake. Strengthen credibility by linking to trusted third-party platforms like Trustpilot, Google Reviews, Capterra, or your social media pages. Transparency builds confidence and increases conversions
Want more tips?
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