Landing Page Optimization Flashcards
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What does 'scent' refer to in landing page user experience?
Answer: The visual and copy continuity between an ad and the landing page it leads to
Scent is the degree to which a visitor can trace a clear, consistent trail from the ad they clicked to the landing page content.
Which metric indicates that visitors are landing on your page but leaving without interacting?
Answer: Bounce rate
A high bounce rate signals visitors are leaving the landing page without taking any action, suggesting a mismatch or poor user experience.
Why is it important to include social proof on a SEM landing page?
Answer: It builds visitor trust by showing that others have had positive experiences
Social proof — reviews, testimonials, logos of known clients — reduces visitor skepticism and increases confidence in converting.
A landing page for a SaaS free trial asks for: name, company, email, phone, job title, company size, and industry. What optimization should be prioritized?
Answer: Reduce the number of form fields to lower conversion friction
Reducing form fields lowers the effort required to convert; collect only the minimum information needed at the top of the funnel.
What is 'above the fold' on a landing page?
Answer: The portion of the page visible to the user without scrolling
Above the fold refers to the content immediately visible on page load without scrolling, making it prime real estate for the headline and CTA.
Which landing page element is MOST effective at reducing last-minute conversion hesitation near the CTA button?
Answer: Risk-reversals such as money-back guarantees or no-credit-card-required statements
Risk-reversals directly address the fear of commitment right at the decision point, removing the final objection before the click.
What is the recommended approach when testing landing page headlines in an A/B test?
Answer: Test one variable at a time to isolate which change caused performance differences
Changing only one variable per test ensures you can attribute any performance change directly to the headline rather than confounding factors.