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S13 E4: What Your Landing Page Is Doing Wrong

Limited Supply · with Nik · July 30, 2025 · 55 min

Summary

This episode provides a tactical breakdown of common landing page mistakes made by DTC brands, offering actionable advice to improve conversion rates. Learn exactly what elements are missing from most homepages and how to optimize them for increased sales, leveraging real-world examples from diverse ecommerce niches.

Key takeaways

Themes

conversion & crodtc strategybrand & content

Topics covered

landing page optimizationconversion rate optimizationsocial proof placementcall to action optimizationmobile design errorsopt-in rate optimizationpricing perceptionproduct positioning

Episode description

Your landing page is missing something.  Nik reviews landing pages from real DTC brands—ranging from custom cabinets and meat boxes to laundry pods and men’s underwear.  With conversion rate optimization as the north star, he dives into what’s working, what’s missing, and why most homepages fail at first glance. You’ll hear feedback on: Where to place social proof (and why it almost never goes where you think) What to say when you want people to actually click “Add to Cart” The biggest design mistake DTC brands make on mobile How guys shop (hint: it’s not rational) Whether your brand sells food, fashion, or compostable trash bags, this episode delivers conversion insights you’ll want to steal immediately. Plus, you’ll hear Nik’s favorite hacks for optimizing opt-in rates, pricing perception, and product positioning. AppLovin is the fastest growing ad platform for DTC brands. It enables brands to run ads in a variety of mobile games, reaching over 150M daily active users in the US and driving measurable performance at scale. ⁠⁠⁠AppLovin Ecommerce Newsletter Want more DTC advice? Check out the Limited Supply YouTube page for more insider tips.   Check out the Nik’s DTC newsletter: https://bit.ly/3mOUJMJ   And if you’re looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the Limited Supply Slack Channel for Nik’s most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts.   Follow Nik: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Strategically place social proof beyond typical locations to maximize impact and build trust effectively.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Craft compelling calls-to-action that go beyond generic "Add to Cart" to truly motivate purchases.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Avoid the biggest mobile design error that frequently plagues DTC brands, hindering the user experience and conversions.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Optimize opt-in rates, pricing perception, and product positioning with proven hacks to significantly boost overall conversion performance.
What does this episode say about conversion & cro?
Understand how different customer segments, like men, approach shopping to tailor your landing page experience for better results.

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