The Mere Exposure Effect

Why Being Seen (the Right Way) Matters: The Power of the Mere Exposure Effect

Have you ever heard of the Mere Exposure Effect?

I learned it is a fascinating psychological phenomenon knowing that people tend to prefer things they’re familiar with. Simply put, the more someone is exposed to something (or someone), the more they grow to like and trust it.

Now, think about that in the context of businesses.

The more my market sees me, the more they’ll remember me, trust me, and ultimately believes that I'm the right person for them. That’s why I believe staying visible through strategic, consistent content is so powerful. But here’s the key: it’s more than showing up.

The Right Message to the Right Audience

Visibility only works when it’s clear to everyone. When I think about my message I want to convey I think about to whom I want to reach and what would resonate. It’s about creating content and ads that don’t just put my face out there, it's about positioning me as an expert they can trust.

This means I fine-tuning my message, not only to ensure people see me, but to make sure people believe in me. I want my audience to see me as the solution to their problem, the guide who can lead them through their journey with my help.

How to Build Trust Over Time

Trust me, trust doesn’t happen overnight. Did you trust me right away. How long do you follow me around and read my posts? When I want to talk to my community it's not that they will see me once and immediately reach out to me. It’s a process.

Every piece of content, every ad, every interaction is part of my process. It’s about creating positive, engaging experiences that:

• Make my community aware of who I am

• Helps them to see my expertise and gives value.

• Builds trust over time through repeated exposure.

Through testing and optimization, I ensure that my content is seen, the best content is supported with ads and more important that my content resonates. We work to fine-tune our messaging until it leaves a lasting impression, the kind that keeps my name top-of-mind.

The Goal: When It’s Time to Help, Choose Me

Think about it: when someone is seeing my content and see my ads over and over again, with messaging that connects and builds trust, guess who they’re going to remember when the time to reach out when someone needs help.

It’s me.

This isn’t just about visibility-it’s about creating a presence so strong that people see me as an obvious choice.

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