CHAPTER 4Social Proof and Reciprocity
There are two weapons of influence that merit special attention when it comes to power on the social web. In fact, many people who master the concepts of social proof and reciprocity in the online world appear to be powerful even in the absence of professional experience, intelligence, or accomplishment.
Social Proof
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