What Is User Generated Content: A Marketer's Guide to UGC

Learn how to leverage user generated content (UGC) to build trust, engage audiences, and drive sales for your business.

User generated content (UGC) is any content — photos, videos, reviews, testimonials — created by your customers rather than your brand. It's one of the most powerful marketing tools available because it provides authentic social proof.

Benefits of UGC

  • 79% of people say UGC highly impacts their purchasing decisions
  • UGC posts get 4x higher click-through rates than branded content
  • Builds community and customer loyalty
  • Reduces content creation costs
  • Provides authentic testimonials

How to Encourage UGC

Create branded hashtags, run contests, and feature customer content on your channels. Use Desygner to create professional-looking frames and templates that customers can use to share their experiences with your brand.