page-crolisted
Install: claude install-skill tmj-90/gaffer
# Improve page conversion rates
A page that converts well is one where the visitor's question ("is this for me?") is answered before they think to ask it. Diagnose in order of impact; fix the biggest lever first.
## Analysis framework (work top-to-bottom)
### 1. Value proposition clarity (highest impact)
Can a first-time visitor understand what this is and why they should care within 5 seconds?
Signs it's broken:
- Headline describes the product, not the outcome for the user.
- Subheadline is a marketing tagline, not a one-sentence expansion of the benefit.
- First CTA is below the fold on desktop (1440px).
### 2. Headline effectiveness
- Specific > clever. "Cut your Shopify return rate by 23%" beats "Returns, reinvented."
- Must match the ad/email/referral that sent the visitor — message mismatch kills conversions.
- A/B test at ≥ 100 visitors per variant before concluding.
### 3. CTA friction
- One primary action per page. Two CTAs = zero conversions.
- CTA label states what happens next: "Start free trial" not "Submit".
- Reduce fields: every additional form field costs ~10% completion. Ask for email only until you need more.
### 4. Social proof specificity
- Named testimonials (first name + company) outperform anonymous quotes.
- Numbers anchor trust: "4,200 teams" > "thousands of teams".
- Logo strips: name-recognisable logos; max 6 (more = noise).
### 5. Objection handling
Map the 5 core objections for the page's conversion goal (sign-up / purchase / demo).