influence-psychology

Applies Cialdini's seven persuasion principles to product design, copywriting, and sales workflows.

Updated Jul 8, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/HafidJoss/Lummy --skill influence-psychology-hafidjoss
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Skill: influence-psychology
Source: https://github.com/HafidJoss/Lummy/tree/main/agent/skills/influence-psychology
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/HafidJoss/Lummy --skill influence-psychology-hafidjoss

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve? Teams often write landing pages, onboarding flows, and sales copy that rely on guesswork rather than established persuasion science, resulting in weak conversion and trust signals. This Skill provides a structured framework for applying the seven principles of ethical persuasion to product and marketing decisions. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Seven-Principle Framework: Covers reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, scarcity, and unity, each with product application tables and copy patterns. - Scoring and Diagnostic System: Scores persuasive elements on a 10-point scale with a quick diagnostic checklist and an ethics gate that caps deceptive tactics. - Deep Reference Library: Includes per-principle references, copywriting templates, real-world case studies (Dropbox, Airbnb, Amazon, Duolingo, Apple), and an ethics guide covering FTC, GDPR, and dark-pattern regulations. - Use Case: When redesigning a SaaS landing page, run the Quick Diagnostic to identify which principles are missing, then layer social proof, authority, and reciprocity using the provided copy patterns and verify the result passes the transparency test. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to audit your landing page or signup flow using the influence psychology framework and score it against the seven persuasion principles.

Frequently Asked Questions about influence-psychology

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I make my landing page copy more persuasive?

Run the Quick Diagnostic to identify which persuasion principles are missing, then layer multiple principles such as social proof, authority, and reciprocity using the provided copy patterns. Score the result against the 10-point rubric and verify every claim passes the transparency test.

What are the seven principles of persuasion in Cialdini's framework?

The seven principles are reciprocity, commitment and consistency, social proof, authority, liking, scarcity, and unity. Each principle includes product application tables, copy patterns, and ethical boundaries for use in design and marketing.

How do I add urgency and scarcity without using dark patterns?

Ethical scarcity reflects real constraints such as true inventory counts, genuine deadlines, and legitimate capacity limits. Avoid invented limits, resetting countdown timers, and false low-stock claims, which the scoring rubric caps at 3 out of 10.

What is the difference between persuasion and manipulation in marketing?

Persuasion helps people see value they would appreciate anyway, while manipulation tricks people into choices against their interests. The transparency test is the key check: a tactic is ethical only if it still works when the user knows the strategy behind it.

When should I use social proof versus authority signals?

Use social proof when your audience is uncertain and influenced by similar peers, such as user counts and testimonials on landing pages. Use authority signals like credentials, certifications, and research when buyers need expert validation, especially in B2B and regulated industries.