What's WRONG with my Squeeze Page?

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I don't tend to build a lot of squeeze pages (I mainly have my opt-in form in a blog sidebar for example).

Anyways, to cut a long story short, I got Profits Theme, installed it, got my squeeze page set up ASAP and did a bit of a test with it. And well I won't go into details, but lots of targeted traffic and NO OPT INS!

Here's the link: Yours Free! The Family Friendly Diet 5 Day Handbook | The Family Friendly Diet

Who can help?

Seriously, be AS BRUTAL as you can and want to be.

If it helps me, then I don't care how insulted and abused I feel after it

Thanks in advance for your help.
#page #squeeze #wrong
  • Profile picture of the author Cyberdog1
    Hi buddy,

    It's simple and clean but maybe too simple and clean, add a picture or two to brighten it up and I'm not too sure the purpose of showing screenshots. It's A good idea but looks a little bit messy. Just my thoughts
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  • Profile picture of the author marcuslim
    Ya, remove the screenshots and see if it improves opt-in rate. Remember for a squeeze page, if visitors don't think they can read everything on the squeeze page in 10 seconds, they are likely to go away. Having all those screenshots may give the impression that there's a lot to read on the squeeze page, reducing opt-in rate.
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  • Profile picture of the author OptimalWellness
    i agree, i don't think the screen shots add anything esp b/c you cannot click on them. also, testimonials are good to have on opt in pages. give them as much information as you can up front without giving away your secret.
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  • Profile picture of the author manicmethods
    I've removed the screenshots and added an image to liven it up a bit and am just getting a fe testimonials from people who read the guide to add beneath the optin form.
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  • Profile picture of the author RedShifted
    "Enough recipes to cover a busy mon-fri week"...

    OK, so lets think about that logically... thats what? 5 recipes total?
    I wouldn't want the book either after reading that, "Yay!! I get 5 whole new recipes!"

    Just don't see people being excited about that when they can get 5000 recipes off google in a minute. You need to explain WHAT makes these recipes so valuable to people, rather than just focusing on volume or types of recipes.

    Here is another thing you are advertising things that just SOUND far too available already to the public. Like lunchbox recipes, breakfast and snack ideas, this isn't something most people consider valuable enough to give their email for.

    All they have to do is type into google "breakfast recipes" or "snack ideas" and they'll get ultra refined, super long lists, instead of a 16 page guide they need to read through just to find the good recipes (or so it seems that way - perception is important imo).

    I also don't like the headline. Why? Because I'm one who's actually been in shape my whole life. The reason most people are actually fed up with diets, is NOT because so many diets don't work, but because so many PEOPLE don't put the work into it.

    I think something that truely motivated people, would have a more powerful effect. Like "Learn how millions of people are finding the motivation to finally get in shape!"

    Now THAT would seem like a compelling headline to me. I could be wrong who knows.
    I just think you need to really pump the value perception of what you're offering. Make it seem less common, rare, not as easy to get as it seems. Make the headline stronger, ad some social proof too. Lastly, I actually suggest you TAKE OUT the guide. DO NOT show the entire thing to people, that kind defeats the purpose of them wanting to give their email right?

    Post a few snippets of teaser copy, not the whole kittenkaboodle so to speak.
    Where are you getting traffic for this right now? You should probably post it all over diet forums, but I'd say make it a lot stronger first, more percieved value.

    Good luck! - Red
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    • Profile picture of the author Lena
      To me, I am sorry but looks boring. I would click away right away.
      Consider to add some colors. What worked for me is clipart. Add some funny images that people can relate to. For example, take a look at Mike Geary's "Truth About Abs" Page & you will see the difference.
      Also, purple, blue & red.... I would change your title from purple to red & your subtitle to black

      Hope it helps
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  • Profile picture of the author manicmethods
    RedShifted, I appreciate the time you put into analysing each section so thanks. I'm going to crack on with everything you have said, tackling each element of it, one by one.

    Again, thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author DustonMcGroarty
    The one thing no one has mentioned that is incredibly important is the source of the traffic. Who are they? Where are they coming from? What's their pain?

    Starting with your target market and identifying their pain is the number one step in writing copy and creating a compelling offer.

    As far as the headline and copy that's currently on your page, it's not bad... it could probably be better... but it's not bad.

    It still goes back to your "who". Who is it your selling to and is the traffic that's coming to your page good traffic for your offer?
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    • Profile picture of the author Rashell
      You could try a headline combo that says something like:

      Healthy Food Doesn't Have to Be _______________!

      Discover the ___________ simple (steps, foods, recipes) I use every day to keep my family happy, _________ and ________.

      Also, if that's actually a photo of your family you could add a caption below or circle the picture of you and write "that's me". Make it a bit more personable.

      HTH,

      Rashell
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  • Profile picture of the author manicmethods
    Thanks. I'll definitely look into all of that as well. Thanks a lot Duston and LExi.
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  • Profile picture of the author manicmethods
    Nice one Rashell. I appreciate your help.
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  • Profile picture of the author WebPen
    Is your traffic qualified?

    I mean- are they definitely people who want to lose weight?

    Also- as was already mentioned- tweak a few things like the headline, cut down on the words in the paragraphs- make it much simpler.
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    • Profile picture of the author Monika Morley
      Hey just came across your thread and had a glance at your squeeze.
      Here is my 2 cents: Not a good idea to talk about yourself. Every sentence or bullet point is:
      How I effectively...How I ensure...Ideas that I use... etc

      People do not care about "You" they care about themselves.
      Turn the I's into You's!

      Discover How YOU Can...
      How YOU provide...

      Might be an idea to improve your optins.:rolleyes:
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      • Profile picture of the author Ruth Hendrickson
        I agree with Monika about the headline. It should be a strong headline that tells readers what your report can do for them. The page itself is a little busy for a squeeze page, and the picture isn't necessary. You don't want anything that will distract from the headline and strong call for action. Also, I would take out "reams of information." People don't want reams of information. They want something they can absorb and put into place quickly. Just my 2 cents.
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      • Profile picture of the author Birdi
        hey,

        ok here is my view or take on your squeeze page:

        1. change your headline, customers dont care about you they are looking for something for themsleves, so change it to you instead of i. make your headline more along the lines of

        Revealed a simple formula to a more healthy diet etc etc etc, if you know what i mean.

        2. do not focus on yourself, focus more on your customers.

        3. change your benefits that your trying to sell, focus on more what the customers want not on you. Some of the benefits you can easily google and get, you need to make the benefits more to get the customers curious and edging to get your free gift.

        im guessing your in the health market? if so check out some squeeze pages in the that niche and see how they have written there squeeze pages and use 1 or 2 of them as a template

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  • Profile picture of the author MrKeh
    I took a quick glance at it and I was instantly bored because there was so much text. I didn't even wanna read it. Maybe narrow it down to a few key selling bullet points and a catchy headline.
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  • Profile picture of the author martimoney
    This may be crazy to think about and I'm not in any way trying to assume anything, but have you tested your squeeze page opt in form to ensure it is collecting your leads? I know this is probably something you have done, but you would be surprised at the number of folks who don't check and send tons of traffic to a dead squeeze page not linked to their auto responder.

    I agree with many of the posts above on regarding the details of the page. Tweak, test, tweak, test, etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author KillerJVs
    You have alot of white space under your optin box. White space is wasted space...

    Testimonial's would work a treat under the optin.

    Also, your favicon is an arrow pointing up, it should be an arrow pointing down towards the page, little subconscious things like that help improve conversions

    -Matt
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  • Profile picture of the author Shatish Rao
    The moment I landed on your squeeze page, the first thing I noticed was the opt-in box.The headline didn't really catch my attention as I was distracted by the opt-in box.

    Try to lower the opt-in box to the center right and stretch your headline across the page. Instead of having the image on the left, change it to an ecover and place it right above your opt-in box. I hope that helps.=)
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  • Profile picture of the author JackCronfield
    I would remove some of the text and replace it with short and concise bullet points
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  • Profile picture of the author carldavies33
    I would add a video to your squeeze page much better for conversions. Under your sign up form I would change "Your Privacy is SAFE!" to something like "We hate Spam! we will never share your details with anyone" or something like. You will be surprised how many people read that below and better for conversions.
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  • Profile picture of the author bigrayban
    Originally Posted by manicmethods View Post

    I don't tend to build a lot of squeeze pages (I mainly have my opt-in form in a blog sidebar for example).

    Anyways, to cut a long story short, I got Profits Theme, installed it, got my squeeze page set up ASAP and did a bit of a test with it. And well I won't go into details, but lots of targeted traffic and NO OPT INS!

    Here's the link: Yours Free! The Family Friendly Diet 5 Day Handbook | The Family Friendly Diet

    Who can help?

    Seriously, be AS BRUTAL as you can and want to be.

    If it helps me, then I don't care how insulted and abused I feel after it

    Thanks in advance for your help.
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    too simple..add more graphics..
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  • Profile picture of the author Andy Fletcher
    The headline is terrible. No one wants to diet, everyone wants to lose weight.
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    • Profile picture of the author Simon Ashari
      Originally Posted by Andy Fletcher View Post

      The headline is terrible. No one wants to diet, everyone wants to lose weight.
      Beat me to it. People want the weight to drop off by magic (just the way it is).

      Also this:

      Not only have my techniques ensured my family and I are slim and fit, but more importantly, the diet has played an important role in ensuring my kids have the right nutrients in them to fight off bugs they pick up from school.
      My diet, is now your diet... It's OUR DIET. Good luck with it!
      Replace every 'I' and 'my' with 'you' and 'your'. Obviously you would have to alter the grammar of the sentence to make sure they fit.

      People don't care about you, they care about themselves. Focus on how this is going to benefit them.
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  • Profile picture of the author LBspeaks
    No USP. That's what's wrong.

    Don't get caught up in the technicalities or even he design. They have very little impact compared to a USP. I am a very health conscious guy. The site doesn't pull me in.

    Think from your target's Point of View.
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  • Profile picture of the author GobBluthJD
    Too short.
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  • Profile picture of the author helisell
    As said by Andy Fletcher above....

    Stop trying to sell a 'diet' and start selling....the 'results' of a family diet.

    You will 'never' get opt-ins with the approach you have there because nobody
    is interested in 'dieting'

    Maybe...
    "Imagine a life where you and your family are totally fit and fulfilled enjoying an active and thrilling life where every day is jam packed with happy healthy activity"

    That's pretty crap too but at least it should give you an idea.
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    Making Calls To Sell Something? What are you actually saying?
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