Tweet The following table contains Summary of the online implications for Cialdini ’s six weapons of influence mentioned in the eMarketing eXllence Book. Influencer Online marketing implication Reciprocity Offer valuable, exclusive content or offers and your audience will remember you and will recommend you through bookmarks, links or by telling their friends. Encourage this behaviour through prompts on the site. Commitment and consistency Get initial commitment by encouraging visitors to drill deeper, search, subscribe or engage with product selectors. ‘ Set their alarm clock ’ by providing regular reasons to return, such as new promotions, content highlighted on site and within Ezines. Consensus Your audience will believe others more than they believe you! So use reviews, case studies, testimonials and rewards. Affinity (liking and credibility) People are persuaded by other people they like or who are like them, so again use recommendations or endorsements by