Mar 13 • 💰 Sales & Lead Gen
My Landing Page Breakdown (What Actually Matters)
A lot of people think a landing page needs to be fancy.
It doesn’t.
It needs to do one thing really well:
Get the right person to take the next step.
That’s it.
A landing page is just the page someone lands on after clicking your ad, link, or post.
And in my opinion, most pages don’t fail because they’re ugly.
They fail because they’re:
- unclear
- too busy
- too broad
- or they create too much friction
So here’s the way I think about landing pages.
1. The page needs to answer:
“Am I in the right place?”
That’s your headline.
The person should know in 2 seconds:
- who this is for
- what it helps with
- why they should care
If they have to think too hard, you already lost them.
2. Your offer has to feel specific
A lot of pages are too vague.
“Learn more”
“Grow your business”
“Get better results”
That means nothing.
The page should clearly communicate:
- what they’re getting
- what problem it solves
- what happens next
The more specific the offer, the easier it is to say yes.
3. One page = one goal
This is where people mess up.
Too many buttons.
Too many links.
Too many ideas.
Too many things to read.
Every landing page should have one job.
Examples:
- book the call
- claim the free lesson
- start the free trial
- download the guide
If the page is trying to do 4 things, it usually does none of them well.
4. Reduce friction wherever you can
Friction is anything that makes the person pause.
Examples:
- too many form fields
- confusing button copy
- weak explanation
- too much text
- slow load time
- cluttered layout
If it’s not helping the opt-in, it’s probably hurting it.
5. Trust has to happen fast
People don’t opt in just because they’re interested.
They opt in because they feel safe enough to take the next step.
That trust can come from:
- a clear promise
- strong visuals
- testimonials
- proof
- authority
- simple design
Not every page needs social proof everywhere.
If trust is the issue, add proof.
If it’s not, keep the page clean.
6. Visuals should support the decision
Your image, video, or hero section should help answer:
“What am I getting?”
or
“What outcome is this leading to?”
A good visual speeds up belief.
A random visual just fills space.
7. Make the lead magnet easy to understand
If you’re asking for someone’s email, make it obvious why the free thing is worth it.
A lead magnet is just the free thing you’re giving away in exchange for their info.
Examples:
- guide
- checklist
- quiz
- free trial
- training
Keep the explanation simple.
Why should they care?
Why is it worth the email?
8. The button matters more than people think
Your CTA = call to action
That’s just the button or action you want them to take.
Examples:
- Book My Free Lesson
- Start My 2-Week Trial
- Get the Guide
- Take the Checkup
The button should be clear.
Not clever.
Not cute.
Clear.
9. The real funnel starts after the opt-in
This is one of the biggest things people miss.
A landing page is not the whole funnel.
It’s the entry point.
What happens after the opt-in matters just as much:
- thank you page
- text message
- booking flow
- follow-up sequence
You can have a decent page and still lose money if the back end is weak.
10. Mobile + speed matter
Most people are seeing your page on their phone.
If the page loads slow or looks messy on mobile, you’re losing leads before they even read the offer.
Simple. Fast. Clean.
That matters.
11. Most pages need less, not more
Less confusion.
Less clutter.
Less noise.
Less unnecessary copy.
Better pages usually come from subtraction.
Not addition.
12. The razor I use
If it doesn’t help the right person opt in, cut it.
That’s the lens.
Not:
- “Do I like this?”
- “Does this look cool?”
- “Can I add more?”
Just:
Is this helping the right person move forward?
If not, cut it.
The biggest takeaway for me:
A landing page should feel like momentum.
Not homework.
If the right person lands on it, they should feel:
- understood
- clear on the next step
- and ready to move
That’s the standard.
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My Landing Page Breakdown (What Actually Matters)
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