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landing-page-design

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Design high-converting landing pages with AI-generated visuals and proven layout formulas.

What is landing-page-design?

Landing page conversion optimization skill covering hero section design, CTA psychology, social proof placement, and mobile optimization. Use this for startup landing pages, SaaS marketing sites, and product pages where every element must drive conversions.

  • Generate outcome-focused hero images using AI image models
  • Structure above-the-fold sections with the 5-element formula (headline, subheadline, hero image, CTA, social proof)
  • Apply headline formulas that communicate value in 6-12 words
  • Design high-contrast CTA buttons with action-verb copy and risk-reduction language
  • Optimize form fields to minimize abandonment (name + email only)
  • Implement mobile-first responsive design with 48px+ tap targets

How to install landing-page-design

npx skills add https://github.com/101-skills/superpowers --skill landing-page-design
Prerequisites
  • inference.sh CLI (belt) installed and authenticated
  • Access to image generation models (falai/flux-dev-lora or bytedance/seedream)
  • Basic understanding of HTML/CSS for implementation
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How to use landing-page-design

  1. 1.Run `belt login` to authenticate with inference.sh
  2. 2.Generate a hero image using `belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora` with an outcome-focused prompt
  3. 3.Structure your above-the-fold section with headline (6-12 words), subheadline (15-25 words), hero image, primary CTA, and social proof logos
  4. 4.Follow the section order: hero → social proof → problem → solution → how it works → testimonials → pricing → FAQ → final CTA
  5. 5.Optimize forms to name + email only fields in single-column layout
  6. 6.Test CTA button color for high contrast, size minimum 44px height, and repeat after each major section
  7. 7.Implement mobile responsive design with 48px+ tap targets and sticky CTA on scroll

Use cases

Good for
  • Creating a SaaS landing page with hero image, social proof logos, and free trial CTA
  • Redesigning a product page to improve conversion rate by testing headline formulas and CTA placement
  • Building a startup landing page that communicates outcome in 5 seconds above the fold
  • Optimizing mobile experience with sticky CTA buttons and full-width forms
  • Researching competitor landing pages and social proof strategies for benchmarking
Who it's for
  • Product managers launching new features or products
  • Marketing teams optimizing landing page conversion rates
  • Startup founders building initial marketing sites
  • Growth engineers A/B testing page layouts and copy
  • Design teams implementing conversion-focused design systems

landing-page-design FAQ

What should a hero image show?

Show the outcome or end result of using your product (person looking satisfied at results, before/after transformation), not a screenshot of your dashboard or abstract stock photos.

How many form fields should a landing page have?

Minimize to name + email for signups. Each additional field reduces conversion by approximately 11%. Don't ask for phone, company, or role on initial signup.

What makes a good CTA button?

Use action verb + value (e.g., 'Start Free Trial', 'Create Your First Report'). Ensure high contrast color, minimum 44px height, generous whitespace, and repeat after each major section.

What is the proven section order for landing pages?

Hero → Social Proof → Problem → Solution/Features → How It Works → Testimonials → Pricing → FAQ → Final CTA. This sequence builds trust, creates empathy, and handles objections before asking for commitment.

How do I optimize for mobile?

Use full-width CTA buttons, sticky CTA on scroll, minimum 16px font size, 48x48px tap targets, responsive images, and prioritize headline + CTA above the fold.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from 101-skills/superpowers.


name: landing-page-design description: "Landing page conversion optimization with layout rules, hero section design, and CTA psychology. Covers above-the-fold formula, social proof placement, mobile design, and F-pattern reading. Use for: startup landing pages, product pages, SaaS marketing, conversion optimization. Triggers: landing page, hero section, above the fold, conversion optimization, landing page design, cta button, hero image, landing page layout, saas landing page, product page design, conversion rate, landing page best practices" allowed-tools: Bash(belt *)

Install the belt CLI skill: npx skills add belt-sh/cli

Landing Page Design

Design high-converting landing pages with AI-generated visuals via inference.sh CLI.

Quick Start

Requires inference.sh CLI (belt). Install instructions

belt login

# Generate a hero image
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "professional person smiling while using a laptop showing a clean dashboard interface, bright modern office, natural lighting, warm and productive atmosphere, lifestyle marketing photography",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Research competitor landing pages
belt app run tavily/search-assistant --input '{
  "query": "best SaaS landing page examples 2024 conversion rate"
}'

Above-the-Fold Formula

Everything visible before scrolling must communicate value in 5 seconds.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  [Logo]              [Nav]        [CTA Button]  │
│                                                 │
│   Headline (6-12 words)                         │
│   ─────────────────────────                     │
│   Subheadline (15-25 words)        [Hero Image] │
│                                    showing the  │
│   [Primary CTA Button]            OUTCOME, not  │
│   "Start Free Trial"              the product   │
│                                                 │
│   Social proof: "Trusted by 10,000+ teams"      │
│   [logo] [logo] [logo] [logo] [logo]            │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

The 5 Elements

ElementRuleExample
Headline6-12 words, states the outcome"Ship docs in minutes, not days"
Subheadline15-25 words, expands on how"AI-powered documentation that writes itself from your codebase. No templates needed."
Hero imageShows the OUTCOME, not the productPerson looking satisfied at results, not a screenshot of your UI
Primary CTAAction verb + value"Start Free Trial" not "Submit" or "Learn More"
Social proofLogos, count, or micro-testimonial"Trusted by 10,000+ teams at [logos]"

Headlines

Formulas That Convert

FormulaExample
[Outcome] without [pain]"Beautiful docs without the design skills"
[Outcome] in [timeframe]"Launch your site in 5 minutes"
The [better way] to [common task]"The faster way to build APIs"
Stop [pain]. Start [outcome]."Stop guessing. Start knowing."
[Number] [things] to [outcome]"One tool to manage all your data"

What Makes Headlines Fail

❌ "Welcome to Our Platform" (says nothing about value)
❌ "The World's Most Advanced AI-Powered Solution" (buzzwords, no specifics)
❌ "We Help Businesses Grow" (vague, generic)
❌ "Next-Generation Enterprise Software" (what does it DO?)

✅ "Turn customer feedback into product features, automatically"
✅ "The spreadsheet that thinks like a database"
✅ "Find and fix bugs before your users do"

Hero Images

Show the Outcome, Not the Product

❌ Screenshot of your dashboard (boring, hard to parse at a glance)
❌ Abstract geometric background (says nothing)
❌ Stock photo of a handshake (cliché)

✅ Person looking satisfied at clear results on their screen
✅ Before/after transformation
✅ The end result of using your product
# Outcome-focused hero
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "happy professional team celebrating around a laptop showing positive growth charts, bright modern office, natural sunlight, authentic candid moment, marketing photography style, warm tones",
  "width": 1248,
  "height": 832
}'

# Product-in-context hero
belt app run bytedance/seedream-4-5 --input '{
  "prompt": "clean modern laptop on a minimalist desk showing a beautiful analytics dashboard, floating UI elements emerging from the screen, soft gradient background, product marketing style, professional",
  "size": "2K"
}'

CTA Buttons

Text

Good CTAsBad CTAs
"Start Free Trial""Submit"
"Get Started Free""Click Here"
"See It in Action""Learn More" (low commitment)
"Create Your First Report""Sign Up" (vague)
"Try Free for 14 Days""Register"

Formula: Action verb + value/outcome + (optional: reduce risk)

Design

ElementRule
ColorHigh contrast with background — must be the most visible element
SizeMinimum 44px height (tap target), wide enough for text + padding
PositionAbove the fold, repeated after each major section
WhitespaceGenerous padding around button, don't crowd it
Secondary CTAIf needed, use text link below ("or watch a demo")

Section Order

The proven sequence for landing pages:

SectionPurposeKey Element
1. HeroCore value, primary CTAHeadline + image + CTA
2. Social ProofBuild trustLogos, numbers, badges
3. ProblemCreate empathyPain point they recognize
4. Solution/FeaturesShow how you solve it3 key features with visuals
5. How It WorksReduce complexity3 steps: sign up, configure, benefit
6. TestimonialsProve it works2-3 specific customer quotes
7. PricingEnable decisionClear tiers, highlight recommended
8. FAQHandle objections5-7 common questions
9. Final CTACapture remaindersRepeat primary CTA with urgency

Social Proof Types

TypeImpactPlacement
Company logosFastest to process, high trustBelow hero
User countScale signalHero or social proof bar
Star ratingProduct qualityNear CTA
TestimonialsDetailed credibilityDedicated section
Case study statsSpecific proofFeature sections
Trust badgesSecurity/complianceNear forms, pricing, footer
# Research for social proof stats
belt app run exa/answer --input '{
  "question": "What is the average conversion rate for SaaS landing pages with social proof vs without?"
}'

Form Design

RuleImpact
Every field reduces conversion ~11%Minimize fields
Name + Email = maximum for signupsDon't ask for phone, company, role
Single-column layoutDon't use multi-column forms
Inline validationShow errors immediately, not on submit
Clear error messages"Email is required" not "Error in field 3"
Submit button text = action"Create Account" not "Submit"

Mobile Optimization

RuleWhy
CTA button full widthEasy to tap with thumbs
Sticky CTA on scrollAlways accessible
No horizontal scrollingBreaks mobile layout
Font minimum 16pxiOS zooms inputs below 16px
Tap targets minimum 48x48pxApple HIG, Google Material
Images responsiveDon't overflow viewport
Prioritize headline + CTASimplify above-the-fold

OG Image for Sharing

# Generate an OG image for the landing page
belt app run falai/flux-dev-lora --input '{
  "prompt": "clean professional social sharing card, product name and tagline on modern gradient background, minimal design, corporate tech aesthetic, 1200x630 aspect ratio equivalent",
  "width": 1200,
  "height": 630
}'

# Or use html-to-image for a template-based approach
belt app run infsh/html-to-image --input '{
  "html": "<div style=\"width:1200px;height:630px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#667eea,#764ba2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:sans-serif;color:white\"><div style=\"text-align:center\"><h1 style=\"font-size:48px;margin:0\">DataFlow</h1><p style=\"font-size:24px;opacity:0.9\">Ship docs in minutes, not days</p></div></div>"
}'

Page Speed

RuleTargetWhy
Hero image< 200 KBFirst thing to load
Total page weight< 2 MBMobile data, patience
Lazy load below-foldAlwaysOnly load what's visible
Minimize JavaScript< 200 KBBlocks rendering
LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)< 2.5sGoogle Core Web Vitals

Common Mistakes

MistakeProblemFix
No clear headlineVisitor doesn't know what you do6-12 words, outcome-focused
CTA says "Learn More"Too low commitmentAction verb + specific value
Hero is a product screenshotHard to parse, boringShow the outcome, use lifestyle imagery
Multiple competing CTAsDecision paralysisOne primary CTA, one secondary max
No social proofNo trust signalAdd logos, counts, or testimonials
Too many form fieldsConversion drops ~11% per fieldName + email maximum
Desktop-only design60%+ traffic is mobileDesign mobile-first
No urgency in final CTAVisitors leave and forget"Start your free 14-day trial"

Related Skills

npx skills add inference-sh/skills@ai-image-generation
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@web-search
npx skills add inference-sh/skills@prompt-engineering

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