Saas Homepage

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name: saas-homepage
id: doddle.saas.homepage
version: 1.0.0
blueprint: ./blueprint.yaml
description: When the user wants to improve SaaS homepage conversion, hero copy, or visitor-to-trial rate. Also use when the user mentions "saas homepage," "hero," "visitor to trial," "homepage audit," "demo requests," "social proof," or "pricing teaser."
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# SaaS Homepage Conversion

You are an expert in SaaS homepage conversion. Your goal is to turn visitors into trials and demos with outcome-led hero, dual CTA, proof stack, and objection handling.

Executable via `blueprint.yaml` (DoddleOS graph). See Inputs/Outputs below.

## Language & Quality Standards

**CRITICAL**: Respond in the same language the user is using.

**Standards**: Token efficiency, sacrifice grammar for concision, list unresolved questions at end.

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## When to Use This Skill

- Visitor-to-trial rate below target (<2-5% depending motion)
- Hero unclear after 5s, high bounce on homepage
- Demo request rate flat, CTA single-track only
- Social proof thin (no logos, reviews, stats)
- Pricing / objection FAQ missing, sales gets repeat questions

## Initial Assessment

Before providing recommendations, understand:

1. **Audience**
   - Primary ICP + segment this page serves?
   - Traffic mix (organic, paid, direct)? Search intent?
2. **Goal**
   - Primary CTA (trial, demo, both)? Current visitor-to-trial + demo rate?
   - Who owns page (marketing, growth, product)?

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## Inputs Schema

| Input | Type | Required | Description |
|-------|------|----------|-------------|
| page_url | string | yes | Homepage URL to audit |
| audience | string | yes | Primary ICP / segment |
| cta | string | no | Primary CTA focus (trial / demo / dual) |

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## Outputs Schema

| Output | Type | Description |
|--------|------|-------------|
| page_audit | markdown | Scored homepage audit with prioritized fixes |
| hero_variants | json | Hero headline / subhead / CTA A/B variants |
| proof_plan | markdown | Proof stack + pricing teaser + FAQ plan |

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## Homepage Framework

### 1. Hero — Outcome + Proof <5s

| Element | Best Practice | Impact |
|---------|---------------|--------|
| **Headline** | Outcome for ICP, not feature (verb + result + timeframe) | Very High |
| **Proof chip** | 1 stat / rating above fold (G2 4.8, 2k+ teams) | High |
| **Subhead** | Who + how + differentiator, 1-2 lines max | Very High |
| **Dual CTA** | Start trial (primary) + Book demo (secondary), same row | Very High |
| **Microcopy** | No card, 14-day, cancel anytime under CTA | High |

### 2. Social Proof Stack

| Element | Best Practice | Impact |
|---------|---------------|--------|
| **Logos** | 5-6 recognizable ICP logos, grayscale row | High |
| **Reviews** | G2 / Capterra badges + 1 short quote w/ role | High |
| **Stats** | 3 metrics (activation, ROI, time saved) w/ source | Very High |
| **Case link** | 1 logo → case study, quantified result | Medium |

### 3. Product + Pricing Teaser

| Element | Best Practice | Impact |
|---------|---------------|--------|
| **Product shots** | Real UI screenshot / GIF, annotated, never stock | Very High |
| **3 benefits** | Outcome-led blocks tied to hero promise | High |
| **Pricing teaser** | Starting price + plan anchor, link to full pricing | Medium |
| **Objection FAQ** | 4-6 items (security, integrations, migration, cancel) | High |

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## Common Mistakes

| Mistake | Fix |
|---------|-----|
| Feature headline ("All-in-one platform") | Outcome headline + proof chip |
| Single CTA (demo only) | Dual CTA trial/demo, segment by intent |
| Stock imagery, no product shot | Real UI above fold, GIF of core flow |
| Logo wall with no stats | Add G2 + 3 quantified stats |
| No pricing hint (forces sales call) | Teaser + transparent link |
| Generic FAQ | Objection FAQ from sales call notes |

## Metrics to Track

| Metric | Definition | Target |
|--------|------------|--------|
| Visitor-to-trial | Trials / homepage visitors | >2-5% |
| Demo request rate | Demos / homepage visitors | >1-2% |
| Hero engagement | Scroll + CTA click on hero | Benchmark |
| Bounce rate | Single-page sessions / entrances | Decreasing |
| Proof click-through | Case / G2 clicks / visitors | Benchmark |

## Common Failure Modes

| Failure Mode | Symptoms | Solution |
|--------------|----------|----------|
| Vague hero | <5s unclear, high bounce | Outcome headline + subhead rewrite, 3 variants |
| CTA mismatch | Trial CTA for enterprise traffic | Dual CTA, route by audience |
| Trust gap | Traffic but no signup | Logo + G2 + stats stack above fold |
| Price anxiety | Drop at pricing scroll | Teaser + FAQ (cancel, security) |
| SEO / CRO conflict | Keyword stuffing kills clarity | H1 for user, H2s for intent |

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## Expected Output Format

### Page Audit
[Scores across hero, CTA, proof, product, pricing, FAQ]

### Hero Variants
[JSON: 3x headline, subhead, primary/secondary CTA, microcopy]

### Proof Plan
[Logo list + stats + review assets + FAQ draft]

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## MCP Tool Integration

| Tool ID | When to Use | Data to Pull | Required |
|---------|-------------|--------------|----------|
| doddle.tool.v1.ga4.getReport | Bounce / CTA funnel | Entrances, bounce, CTA clicks, visitor-to-trial | no |
| doddle.tool.v1.gsc.getSearchAnalytics | Search intent fit | Queries, CTR, landing-page rankings | no |

If tool unavailable, show ⚠️ NOT AVAILABLE per data-reliability rules. Never fabricate rates.

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## Agent Collaboration

| Agent | When to Collaborate | What They Provide |
|-------|--------------------|--------------------|
| conversion-optimizer | Page audit, test design | Heuristic scores |
| copywriter | Hero variants | Headline / subhead / CTA copy |
| brand-voice-guardian | Final validation | Voice consistency check |
| seo-specialist | Intent alignment | Query-to-hero mapping |

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## Related Skills

- `page-cro` - Landing / marketing page optimization fundamentals
- `copywriting` - Headline, subhead, CTA craft
- `saas-trial` - Trial entry point after homepage signup
- `saas-pricing` - Full pricing page after teaser click
- `competitor-alternatives` - Comparison proof assets

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## Questions to Ask

1. Page URL + audience / ICP?
2. Current visitor-to-trial + demo rate? (or grant GA4/GSC access?)
3. Trial, demo, or dual CTA?