Designing the perfect landing page


A perfect landing page is designed to attract visitors and direct them to perform a certain action, such as making a purchase, registering or contacting us. A well-designed landing page combines clarity, user-centricity, and visual appeal while focusing on one clear goal. Here are the key elements that a perfect landing page includes:

Concise and attractive title

Landing page title is one of the most important elements because it is the first thing a visitor sees. The title should be clear and to the point, and it should communicate the value of the service or offer. Its task is to arouse interest and show why the visitor should stay on the page.

  • The title should be short and catchy.
  • It should clearly express the benefit or solution offered by the page.

Subheadline

The short description below the title deepens the value proposition of the offer and clarifies what the page offers. The footer supports the title and can provide additional clarification as to why the product or service is useful.

Clear call to action (CTA, Call to Action)

The action prompt must be clearly visible and guide the user towards the desired action. A CTA can be, for example, a button whose text tells you exactly what will happen next (e.g. “Order now”, “Register”, “Download for free”).

  • Use strong but clear words like “Get Started”, “Get”, “Try”.
  • The call to action must be visually distinctive and easy to find on the page.
  • Offer one clear course of action, don’t give too many options.

Visually attractive layout

The visual appearance of the landing page is important, as it affects the user’s first impression and decision. The layout of the page should be professional, clear and modern, and should support the main message of the page.

  • Use high-quality images or videos that support the value proposition.
  • Make sure that the visual appearance of the page is responsive and works on all devices.

User-centric content

The content must answer the visitor’s questions and offer a clear value proposition. Keep your messages concise and focus on solving the user’s problems and the benefits that your offer offers.

  • State clearly how the service or product benefits the user.
  • Use lists, bullet points and short paragraphs to make the content easy to read.

Social proof

Customer testimonials, reviews and references are very effective in convincing potential users. They build trust and show that others have already benefited from the service or product.

  • Include reviews, logos from well-known customers or partners, or quotes from satisfied customers.
  • You can also use statistics such as number of users, success rate or other results.

A clear value proposition (Value Proposition)

The page should have a clear value proposition that explains why the visitor should choose this particular product or service. This can be presented visually, in text form or in a distinctive way right at the top of the page.

  • Emphasize what special benefit the user gets.
  • For example, you can use a list of the most important benefits or features.

Elements that build trust

It is important for visitors to feel safe and confident. Trust-building elements such as a privacy statement, SSL certificates, customer service contact information and a money-back guarantee can help with this.

  • Include “safeguards” such as a money-back guarantee, a satisfaction guarantee, or a free trial.
  • Use certificates or certificates (e.g. SSL authentication) if the service requires personal or payment information.

Fast loading time and technical functionality

The technical functionality of the landing page is critical. The page should load quickly and work flawlessly on all devices. A slow or broken page drives away potential customers.

  • Optimize page loading speed by minimizing the use of large files.
  • Test the functionality of the page in different browsers and devices (responsive design).

Short form (if necessary)

If there is a form on the landing page (e.g. registration, order), it should be as short and user-friendly as possible. Long and complicated forms drive users away.

  • Only ask for essential information such as name and email address.
  • Briefly explain what the visitor gets after filling out the form.

Content preventing exit (exit-intent pop-ups)

If the visitor tries to leave the page, exit-preventing pop-up windows can be used that offer, for example, a discount, a free trial or additional information. This can provide a final push before exiting.

Analytics and A/B testing

The effectiveness of the landing page should be monitored using analytics tools such as Google Analytics to see how visitors behave. A/B testing allows you to test different elements such as headlines, calls to action and visual changes to find the best possible solution.

In summary, a perfect landing page is well-targeted, visually appealing and clear, and guides the visitor to take the desired action effectively. It offers a strong value proposition, builds trust and works seamlessly across devices and browsers.



Janne Gylling
Creative Director • janne@jannegylling.fi