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7 Landing Page Conversion Killers (And How to Fix Them)

Alex Turner · 2025-01-15

Your landing page might look great, but looks don't convert — clarity does.

1. Vague Headlines: 'Welcome to Our Platform' tells visitors nothing. Replace with specific outcomes: 'Increase Sales by 34% in 30 Days.'

2. Weak CTAs: 'Submit' and 'Learn More' are conversion killers. Use benefit-driven language: 'Start My Free Trial' or 'Get My Report.'

3. No Social Proof: Without testimonials, logos, or numbers, visitors don't trust you. Add proof above the fold.

4. Too Many Form Fields: Every field you add reduces conversions by 4%. Ask only for what you absolutely need.

5. Slow Load Times: Pages loading over 3 seconds lose 53% of mobile visitors. Compress images and defer JavaScript.

6. Missing Mobile Optimization: 67% of traffic is mobile. If your CTA is below the fold on phones, you're losing the majority.

7. No Urgency: Without a reason to act now, visitors bookmark and forget. Add limited-time offers or scarcity signals.