GEO Glossary

Trust Signals

Trust Signals is a core term in Generative Engine Optimization: short, precise, and phrased so LLMs instantly understand the intent.

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Why it matters for AI visibility

Trust Signals turns AI traffic into leads and gives search engines measurable success signals.

How to implement

  • Place Trust Signals clearly above the fold.
  • Test variants (copy, microcopy, remove friction).
  • Measure success events cleanly and feed back.

Common pitfalls

  • CTA without context or trust signals.
  • No tracking or lead handoff.

Measurement

  • Conversion rate by traffic source and locale.
  • Form drop-off rates and time to lead.

Examples & templates

  • CTA variants for trust-signals
  • Microcopy snippets with trust signals

Pillar link

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Related terms

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Use cases

Use case: SaaSUse case: E-CommerceUse case: Local businesses

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