Use testimonials that are specific and credible. 1.

My favorite has to be the testimonials on the "new" product he is selling that are the same testimonials from some previous product.

Your testimonial carries weight with me and you say some great things about these guys.

Additional thoughts:Instead of making a single influence category, we break the system into different weighted categories to calculate an overall score that is simply on a 0-100 scale.This could take into account things like: a) votes, b) some average pertaining to the number of times/categories the user is deemed an expert in c) contributions to the site (inviting members, posting, participating, sharing) d) trailing time period activity level (eg 1 month), e) testimonials, f) negative factors (violating the rules, spam, times a user is flagged by other members or some other negative 'handicap')So, the most "influential" members would have a score closer to 100, while the least would be closer to zero.

Picture, quick Bio, a few BP Member testimonials maybe... links to some of their finer posts?

I'd much rather hear a testimonial from a customer here than just pick one off the internet.Much thanks,Jeff

I really think this is awesome how there are so many great testimonials.

Hey Robert,Google them & search the company name here on Bigger Pockets...Look out for any reviews, testimonials, etc.Chances are, if they're reputable, you'll be able to find some information by digging through the internet...Best of luck to you!

As testimonials can be faked, especially video ones as to me they always feel like this person did this for a discount.

Actually doing this strategy day-to-day truly is our livelihood, NOT selling our course.So I'll leave you with a real, recent testimonial that I just got direct approval to post here from a real person who completed a real Link Option deal:[b]With permission from one of our recent purchasers of Link Options, Jerry B. says:Hey Keith!