Short answer
Statistics raised visibility by about 31% in the GEO paper's main benchmark. Add specific, sourced numbers that answer the reader's question: prices, time saved, limits, adoption figures, survey results. Every number needs a date and a source.
A good statistic
- Specific: "5 days", not "much faster"
- Dated and sourced
- Relevant to the question
- From your own data where you have it
Examples
| Vague | Quotable |
|---|---|
| Fast setup | Most customers go live in 14 days (2026 customer data) |
| Affordable | From $49 per user per month |
| Widely used | Used by 1,200 finance teams in 18 countries |
Questions
Can we use industry statistics?
Yes, with the source and date. They add context; your own numbers add differentiation.
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