The landing page audit checklist

Most landing pages leak conversions in the same few spots. Run this conversion-focused checklist — or paste your URL and let the page grader score it against these criteria.

This is a conversion audit, not an SEO or speed audit — it grades whether the page persuades. The order follows the visitor's eye: do they understand the offer above the fold, do they trust it, and is anything stopping them from acting.

Message match & clarity

The headline states what the product does in plain terms

A visitor decides in seconds. A clever but vague headline loses them before the value lands.

The page matches the ad or link that sent them

If the ad promised X and the page leads with Y, trust breaks and they bounce.

The value proposition is specific, not generic

“The best solution for your business” says nothing. Specifics convert.

Above the fold

The offer and primary CTA are visible without scrolling

If a visitor has to hunt for the next step, many won't.

A supporting visual shows the product or outcome

Showing beats telling — a product shot or result image grounds the claim.

There's one primary action, not five competing ones

Every extra option dilutes the main conversion. One page, one job.

Trust & proof

Social proof appears near the CTA

Reviews, logos, or numbers placed where the decision happens reduce the risk a visitor feels.

Claims are backed by specifics or evidence

Specific numbers and real testimonials are believable; adjectives aren't.

Risk-reducers (guarantee, free trial) are visible

Removing the downside of acting is often the difference between bounce and convert.

CTA & friction

The CTA says what happens, not “Submit”

“Start my free trial” converts better than “Submit” because it names the outcome.

Forms ask only for what's necessary

Every extra field costs conversions. Ask for the minimum and gather the rest later.

There's no unnecessary navigation pulling visitors away

A landing page with a full nav menu invites visitors to leave before converting.

Speed & mobile

The page loads fast on mobile

Conversions drop sharply with every extra second of load time, especially on phones.

The layout works and the CTA is reachable on mobile

Most traffic is mobile; a CTA below a broken layout converts no one.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a landing page audit and an SEO audit?

An SEO audit grades crawlability, speed, and rankings. A landing page (CRO) audit grades whether the page persuades — message match, clarity, proof, and friction. This checklist is the conversion kind.

Can I audit my landing page for free?

Yes. Use this checklist, or paste your URL into Jupitron's page grader for an automated conversion-focused score against these same criteria — free, no sign-up.