Most Business Homepages Are Written for the Wrong Audience
March 25, 2025
Written by
Gabriel
You finally launch your website. You’ve got your mission statement, your story, your team, your values…
But then — crickets. No calls. No leads. No conversions.
🚨 Your homepage isn’t resonating with your customers.
Why? Because it’s not built for them. It’s built for you.
And that’s the fastest way to lose people in the first 5 seconds.
Let’s fix that.
1. Your Hero Section Talks About You, Not the Problem You Solve
Your visitors don’t care about your awards or how long you’ve been in business (yet).
They want to know one thing: “Can you help me solve my problem?”
✅ Fix it:
Lead with a clear headline: what you do, who it’s for, and the value you bring.
Use customer-focused language — more “you” than “we.”
Avoid jargon. Clarity beats cleverness every time.
2. There’s No Clear Path to Action
If a visitor has to scroll, click around, or guess what to do next… they’re gone.
✅ Fix it:
Add one clear, prominent call to action (CTA) above the fold.
Make it specific: “Book a Demo,” “See Our Work,” “Get a Quote.”
Repeat it consistently as they scroll — don’t hide the next step.
3. You’re Trying to Say Everything at Once
Most homepages try to cram in every single thing the business does — and end up saying nothing.
✅ Fix it:
Focus on the top 1–2 problems you solve. Save the rest for deeper pages.
Break content into simple sections: Problem → Solution → Results → CTA.
Give breathing room. Don’t overwhelm with text walls or 10 CTAs.
The Bottom Line: Build for Your Customers, Not Your Ego
Your homepage is not a resume. It’s a pitch.
Its job is not to show everything — it’s to get people to stay, scroll, and convert.
Write it like you're talking to your ideal customer — because if they don’t see themselves in your site, they’ll bounce straight to a competitor who does it better.