A landing page to a website is like walking through the door of a brick and mortar location. It is the first place you see when you enter an eCommerce website. Landing pages are different than the homepage in that they are a more targeted location to place customers in the right spot for the products they want.
Landing pages can have a 5 to 15 percent higher conversion rate and are great for lead generation. Many landing pages get overshadowed by the homepage or product pages when it comes to preparing these pages and designing them.
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Today, we will look at some tips for landing pages and ways that you can make yours stand out.
Avoid the Homepage – Your homepage should never serve as a landing page. There can be too much wording and visitors can easily get lost in their search. Having a dedicated landing page will perform better at generating leads and creating conversions, which is the primary focus of the page.
Include Specific Elements – Each landing page you create should have several different elements, among them a headline and sub-headline, a description of the offer, an image or video that supports the content, and any supporting elements such as testimonials, logos or security badges. Perhaps the most important element is to include a form on the landing page that allows you to get information. At the very least, if a form is not possible, include a call to action button to get visitors to the next step.
Limit Navigation – Unlike your homepage and product pages, the goal of a landing page is to give the visitor what they are looking for immediately. With this in mind, keep the navigation options on these pages to a minimum or not even present at all. This way, there is no possibility that they can wander off the landing page to a different page that does not pertain to their interests.
Clear and Simple Objective – Landing pages are also designed to give a clear and concise definition of what the page is about. A landing page should not be too wordy or hold too much information. Limit the amount of copy and additional media on the page to the necessities and keep the content organized. The most important thing is that the call to action is clear to the visitor.
Match Content – Consider the conversion path when creating landing pages. If a visitor comes to a landing page through a PPC ad, consider the language of the PPC ad. By echoing the same message as the previous ad, the customer feels like they are where they need to be and more likely to process. Give different information from the ad and they are more likely to click the back button.
Create Multiple Landing Pages – Every time you have an offer or new campaign, create a new landing page. The more landing pages you create, the more opportunity you have to connect with customers, generate leads and convert.
Using these tips can help you create landing pages that can be successful with the right message and products.
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