Hot Tip #31 is to replace those demo GIFs with video.
Video offers:
⚡️ Better performance
🎨 More colors
🍃 Less file size
👆 Ability to pause
The argument for using GIFs is that they are easier to produce and save. Neither are reasons to use them in your Landing Page.
ImageOptim – My go-to for GIF filesize optimization if GIF is your only option.
Screenflow – My absolute favorite screen recording tool I probably use every day. Exports to GIF and lite-sized MP4 (used in this book) for Landing Pages.
SVG Optimization Tool – SVG icons are a smart way to keep them crisp on all screens. ImageOptim has an excellent optimization function where you simply drag the SVG file in and it automatically cleans it up.
BGJar – Free online tool to create SVG backgrounds, keeping everything crisp on Retina screens.
Hot Tip #83 is to strategically position testimonials.
We’ve discussed curating testimonials to provide the most value to your Landing Page visitor. But where do we put them?
Start by positioning your best testimonial — preferably from an opinion leader in your industry — above the fold. This will strengthen your intro pitch and lower bounce rates. Now position other testimonials relevant to the Landing Page topic.
Example: If you are showcasing a specific product feature, try to position a testimonial mentioning that feature alongside it.
Note how the CleanShot X screen capture tool is talking about the ease of saving, copying, dragging, dropping, and then just below it a customer testimonial suggests the tool is like a Swiss Army knife:
Finally, position a testimonial near checkout that mentions value for money or overall satisfaction.