Most landing pages have the same problem: they try to communicate everything at once. The product's features, the pricing, the integrations, the testimonials, the FAQs, the story of how it was built. The result is a page that takes sixty seconds to scan and leaves the visitor no clearer on what to do next.
A landing page has one job: get the right person to take the next step.
Define the Next Step First
Before writing a single word of copy, decide what you want the visitor to do. Sign up for a free trial? Book a demo? Download something? Join a waitlist?
Everything on the page should serve that one action. If a section does not move the visitor toward it, cut the section.
The Fold Still Matters
Above the fold — what a visitor sees before scrolling — needs to do three things immediately:
- Establish what the product is
- Signal who it is for
- Give a reason to scroll or act
If a visitor cannot answer "what is this and is it for me?" within five seconds, you have a copy problem.
One Primary CTA
Having three buttons with three different labels in the hero section creates decision paralysis. Pick one primary call to action and repeat it. Secondary actions (like "learn more" or "see how it works") should be visually subordinate.
The best CTAs describe what happens next, not just what to do. "Start your free trial" is better than "Sign up." "See it in action" is better than "Watch video."
Social Proof Placement
Testimonials and logos work best directly after the section that makes the biggest claim. If your hero says "the fastest way to X," put a quote from a real user confirming it immediately below, not at the bottom of the page.
Test One Thing at a Time
If your landing page is not converting, resist the urge to redesign everything. Change the headline and measure. Then change the CTA. Small, isolated changes tell you what is actually moving the needle.
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