Above the Fold
The portion of a webpage visible on screen without scrolling. Originating from newspaper design, above-the-fold placement is critical for high-impact elements because on mobile, 50–70% of visitors never scroll below the first screen. The value proposition, primary CTA, and key trust signals should all be visible within this zone.
How Above the Fold works in practice
The "fold" position varies by device, browser, and screen resolution — a fixed pixel height does not represent a universal above-the-fold zone. Scroll heatmaps from tools like Hotjar or Microsoft Clarity show exactly what percentage of your actual visitors see each part of the page, making them more reliable than assumptions. On mobile, the fold is approximately 600–650px from the top, which means hero images taller than 300px can push the CTA below the fold on small devices. A common above-the-fold optimisation framework: lead with the most compelling differentiator in the headline, include a single primary CTA, and add one concrete trust signal (review score, client count, notable logo) — all within the visible zone before any scrolling.
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A standalone page designed to receive traffic from a specific campaign and drive a single conversion action. Effective landing pages have message match with the ad, a clear CTA, social proof, and minimal navigation distractions.
The systematic process of increasing the percentage of visitors who take a desired action, using data, UX research, and controlled experiments rather than guesswork. CRO compounds ROAS improvements without increasing ad spend.
A prompt — button, link, or phrase — that directs users to take a specific next step. Strong CTAs are specific, benefit-focused, and reduce friction. They're the most-tested element in conversion rate optimisation.
The clear statement of the specific benefit a product delivers, who it is for, and why it is better than alternatives. A strong value proposition is the single most critical element of a high-converting landing page.
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