Marketing
May 16, 2022
Seventy-one percent of U.S. consumers say that photos from other shoppers on a product page increase the likelihood of buying a product. Image credit: Afterpay
By Katie Tamola
With consumers seeking out authentic reviews regarding their purchases, user-generated content (UGC) continues to grow in popularity.
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