Landing Page & Opt-In Hook from The Foundation

swiped by Mike Schauer from thefoundation.com ran 2013-2015 (Now)

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Landing Page & Opt-In Hook from The Foundation

Key Takeaways

  • If they had the same landing page since 2012, I probably wouldn't have given their copy as much value. However, if you go through their history, it's clear that they test on a continuous basis. When you notice testing is going on, that's when you can better infer that their decisions are strategic. Yours should be as well. Test, test, test.
  • Try using your video cover as an area to put a subhead or more compelling copy. That's what they do in the examples above. Treat it like an image on the page. It should serve a purpose.
  • Although the opt-in is driven by a "dangerous" hook, remember that the sale always moves towards a solution that will solve the person's problems. You don't linger on the "dangerous" stuff. You use it to grab attention, assess what to avoid & than point out what direction is better (your product, your content, your newsletter etc.)
  • One of my favorite takeaways was how they refined their message/USP over the years. Pay attention to how they got more specific, cut the fat and became more concise.

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Mike Schauer

Mike Schaueris the founder of Swiped.co and the main analyst in the swipes section. After intently studying & building conversion-focused websites for 6+ years, he started Swiped to help others master marketing & copywriting through the analysis of great examples!

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