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What is a landing page? What to put on it, with a checklist

By Surjith Kumar K ·

A landing page layout on a tablet beside a hand-drawn wireframe
A landing page starts as a simple wireframe: one offer, one action, nothing else competing for attention.

A landing page is a single web page built for one goal, such as getting a call, a form enquiry or a sale. It removes everything that does not help that goal. People usually arrive on it from an ad, a WhatsApp message, a QR code or a social media post.

A home page says "here is everything we do". A landing page says "here is the one thing you came for, and here is how to get it".

Landing page or home page?

Most small businesses send ad traffic to their home page, where visitors have many links to click and no clear next step. The two pages do different jobs.

QuestionHome pageLanding page
GoalIntroduce the whole businessGet one action
Menu and linksFull menu, many linksFew or none
Who arrivesAnyone, from anywherePeople from one ad or post
MessageBroadMatches the ad they just clicked

When you need one

  • You run ads. Each ad should lead to a page that repeats its promise.
  • You are launching one product or offer. A sale, a new course or an admission season.
  • You share one link everywhere. Your Instagram bio, a QR code on a poster or a WhatsApp broadcast.
  • You have no website yet. One good page can be enough to start, and it can grow into a full site later.

The nine parts of a landing page

1. A headline that matches the promise

Say what the visitor gets, in their words. "Two-week spoken English course for working adults" is clearer than "Unlock your potential".

2. A short supporting line

Add who it is for, or what makes it different, in one or two sentences.

3. One clear action

Choose one action and repeat it: "Call now", "Chat on WhatsApp" or "Book a free demo". Two different goals on one page split attention.

4. A real photo or short video

Show the product, the place or the people. Real pictures help people judge what they will get.

5. Benefits, not a list of features

Write three to five points about what changes for the customer. Keep each one to a single line where you can.

6. Proof you can back up

Use real reviews that customers published themselves, photos of finished work, or years in business. Never invent a testimonial or a number. People notice, and it can cost you their trust.

7. Price or a starting price

If you can show a price, show it. It saves you calls from people who could never afford the offer, and it answers the first question most visitors have.

8. Answers to common worries

Delivery time, refunds, what happens after payment. Three or four short answers are enough.

9. A simple form or button

Ask only for what you need. A name and a phone number are often enough to start a conversation.

Landing page checklist

Tick these off before you launch. Your ticks stay saved in this browser.

Three common mistakes

  • Keeping the full menu. Each extra link is a way to leave without acting.
  • Designing on a laptop only. Most of your visitors may be on a phone, so check the page there first.
  • Using the same page for every ad. Two different offers usually deserve two different pages.

Common questions

How long should a landing page be?

Long enough to answer the questions someone has before acting. A low-cost offer may need one screen, while a costly service usually needs more explanation and proof.

Can a landing page rank on Google?

Yes, if it has useful text, a clear title and a topic people search for. Pages made only for ads often have too little text to rank, and that is fine if ads are their only job.

How much does a landing page cost?

Our landing pages start at ₹6,999. Our guide to website costs in India explains what moves the price up or down.

Next step

Have an offer that needs its own page? See how we approach website design, then tell us about the offer and we will send a fixed written quote.

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