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Why You Should Start With Copy Instead of Design: A Data-Backed Lesson

Why You Should Start With Copy Instead of Design: A Data-Backed Lesson | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Most conversion rate optimization experts you'll meet would agree: Copywriting first. Design second.


The idea is that copy (and the message you're trying to convey through that copy) should dictate design – not the other way around. Now, this is in no way meant to underestimate the importance of design. Design can breathe life into the story the copy is telling, and done properly, great copy plus great design will always outperform great copy alone.


The point is, it's not hard to find examples of "ugly" pages outperforming beautifully designed pages – and in those cases, it usually boils down to the copy....

Jeff Domansky's insight:

This simple landing page testing case study from HubSpot proves why you should take a copywriting first, design second approach to web design.

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What Is Whitespace and Why Does It Matter? 8 Websites to Inspire Your Web Design

What Is Whitespace and Why Does It Matter? 8 Websites to Inspire Your Web Design | Public Relations & Social Marketing Insight | Scoop.it

Empty space is not always wasted space.In fact, when it comes to web design, it's a best practice to give your content a little breathing room.

 

Today's website visitors are content-scanners. They scroll quickly, skim posts, and get distracted by busy layouts trying to accomplish too much. The key to getting your visitors' undivided attention is simplicity -- and that starts with an effective use of whitespace. 

 

In this article, we'll take a brief look at why whitespace matters, what it means for conversion-driven web design, and how eight websites are using whitespace to lead their visitors towards a desired action....

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Learn why whitespace is crucial to creating conversion optimized websites, and see some HubSpot examples of sites getting it right. Recommended reading! 9/10

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