Newbie Squeeze page critique

Updates made -
I changed the image for a better fit
Re configured the layout
& Switched to Aweber.

Any other pointers?

Thanks to all for the help! I'm amazed by the responses! Slowly - I'm getting there. My biggest obstacle is building the form within the limitations of the aweber form builder. (& Lack of experience)
Wes...your page looks awesome! Not sure how to duplicate that in the aweber form builder though. Is there a better form builder out there? (preferably free)

If you want to improve the visitor-to-subscriber opt-in
rate for your squeeze page, you'll need to make DRASTIC
changes to your latest version.

1. Header

The first thing that a visitor should see when they get to
a squeeze page is a headline that grabs their attention.

Instead, the first thing that draws the eye is the header
with a fountain pen on the left (WTFWYT?) and the ripped
guy on the right.

I'd remove the useless header for a start as it only takes
away attention from your headline and pushes the rest
of your content further down the page.

Your current page is too graphically intense and detracts
from the main elements of a successful squeeze page: a
compelling headline, some bullets and a clear call-to-action.

2. Bullets

Your bullet points are not particularly compelling. Your
bullets should motivate people to really, really want to
sign-up for the juicy information on the other side.

The contrast between the red bullet text and the burnt
orange background doesn't work well and makes your
bullets hard to read.

I'd recommend that you go back to basics with black bullet
text on a white background. This will make your bullets
easier to read.

3. Opt-In Form

With your current page layout, visitors need to scroll to
even see your opt-in form.

Instead, remove the header at the top and ensure that
your opt-in form appears in the first screen without the
need for visitors to scroll.

You'll likely see an increase in opt-in rates if you only
ask for the visitors e-mail address instead of their name
too.

Instead of having 'Sign up!' as the text for the button,
test something that sounds less onerous and more
benefit laden.

Also, remove the E-mail marketing by AWeber text and
link - you want visitors focusing on your offer, not theirs.

I hope these tips are useful for you.

Dedicated to mutual success,

Shaun

Yeah, something simpler like what Wes put together is going to be a lot better than what you've got now.
A lot of times with squeeze pages less is more.

That's a nice squeeze page. BTW the hyper-link in your signature is not working.

That would be great! I've been fooling around with the aweber forms for hours trying to get it right. I just can't seem to get the bullets on the left of the opt in and the opt in above th e fold. I appreciate your help.

Nevermind just figured it out....didnt occur to me I had to choose the two column layout to achieve the desired effect.

Where is your squeeze page ? I can't find it