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Homepage Checklist: 9 Fixes That Improve Clarity and Conversion

A clear homepage checklist to reduce friction, build trust, and increase conversions.

Tina Maddison

July 16, 2025

Lead With One Clear Promise
Your homepage should answer one question fast: what do you do, and who is it for. Keep the headline specific and remove anything that competes with it. Clarity beats clever.

Make the Next Step Obvious
Choose one primary call to action and place it where decisions happen. If everything is a priority, nothing is. A clear next step reduces hesitation.

Show Proof Early
People look for reassurance before they commit. Add logos, short testimonials, results, or trusted markers near the top. Proof lowers friction and builds confidence.

Use Structure People Can Scan
Most visitors skim. Use clear section headings, short paragraphs, and purposeful spacing. If someone can understand the page in 10 seconds, you’re on the right track.

Cut the Noise
Remove anything that does not support the main journey. Extra features, long lists, and vague claims make the page feel risky. Keep what matters. Lose the rest.

Make Mobile Feel First Class
Mobile is usually most traffic, yet often the most neglected. Check type sizes, spacing, tap targets, and load time. If it’s awkward on mobile, it’s costing you.

Improve Speed Where It Counts
Heavy imagery and messy scripts slow everything down. Compress images, limit animations, and keep the page lean. Speed protects intent and improves conversion.

Answer the Unspoken Questions
Pricing, timelines, process, and common concerns do not need to be hidden. Add a small FAQ or a simple “How it works” section to remove doubt.

End With a Strong Close
Your last section should guide action. Repeat the core promise, summarise value, and give a clean CTA. A strong finish helps people commit.

Conclusion:
A great homepage is not about adding more. It’s about making the essentials clearer. Fix these fundamentals and you’ll improve understanding, trust, and conversion without changing your entire brand.