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Homepage Makeovers: 5 Above-the-Fold Fixes

Clearer copy, instant trust, one CTA, speedier hero, simpler nav.

1) Sharpen your headline

Say what you do, for whom, and the value. Avoid fluff. Use your customer’s words.

Template: We do [service] for [audience] so you get [outcome].

2) Show instant proof

Add a tight strip of trust: client logos, star ratings, or one short testimonial with a name and photo.

  • Logo row (4–6 max)
  • “Rated 4.9 ★ (127 reviews)”
  • 1–2 line testimonial + face

3) One strong CTA

Give visitors one next action (e.g., Request a Quote). Duplicate that CTA in the nav on mobile.

Secondary links belong below the fold or in the footer.

4) Speed up the hero image

  • Use WebP, ~1600–1920px wide, lazy-load subsequent images.
  • Set explicit width/height to avoid layout shift.
  • Avoid heavy sliders; a single clean photo is often best.

5) Simplify the nav

Keep top-level items to 5–7. On phones, show the current page and a hamburger; hide less important links.

<nav>
  <a href="/" class="current">Home</a>
  <button class="hamburger" aria-controls="navDemo" aria-expanded="false">☰</button>
</nav>

Before / After checklist

  • ✅ Clear headline & subheading
  • ✅ Trust strip (logos/testimonial/rating)
  • ✅ One main CTA (desktop & mobile)
  • ✅ Optimized hero (WebP + explicit size)
  • ✅ Simple nav (5–7 items)

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