Bear Transfers is a fast-emerging brand offering high-quality DTF products through its direct-to-consumer online store. Launched in October 2024, the brand quickly gained momentum by putting user-generated content (UGC) at the heart of its growth strategy.
The Challenge
As a newly launched brand in a trust-critical industry, Bear Transfers faced the classic challenge of starting from scratch. It needed to:
✅ Build trust quickly with first-time customers
✅ Showcase authentic social proof across the entire site
✅ Encourage high-quality photo and video reviews to enhance credibility
✅ Maintain a strong and consistent brand identity across all review touchpoints
The Solution
Bear Transfers implemented a full-funnel, high-engagement review strategy, making reviews an integral part of its growth engine:
● Activated all available review components across the site, including:Photo Carousel、Review Widget、Side Tab、Review Snippets— all fully customized to match the brand’s premium, clean aesthetic.
● Enabled Photo and Video Reminders, encouraging customers to submit rich, visual content that significantly increased engagement.
● Sent personalized, well-timed post-purchase review invitations, leading
● Ensured all review elements aligned with brand tone and visual identity, helping reinforce consistency and trust.
The Results
📌 In just a few months since launch, Bear Transfers achieved:
🚀 2,799 reviews collected
💰 $77,397 in retention revenue
🛒 928 orders
👀 10,746 unique visitors, with strong engagement across review components
🎥 A high volume of photo & video reviews, thanks to targeted email reminders
These results clearly demonstrate that for new brands, reviews are more than just social proof—they’re a growth catalyst.
How Reviews Drove Early Success
Rather than waiting to collect reviews over time, Bear Transfers took a proactive approach—embedding reviews throughout the customer journey. By turning early buyers into advocates and using social proof to build trust, they validated their product and accelerated growth with measurable results.
