I’ve seen the terms landing page and sales page used interchangeably countless times.
But they’re not the same thing!
Knowing the difference is important when you’re looking to hire a marketer and/or copywriter to grow your business. You’ll avoid a lot of confusion when you speak the same language.
Let’s find out what makes these pages different and what they have in common:
Landing Pages
Goal: Lead Generation
Landing pages are short web pages used to entice visitors to sign up for events, join newsletters, or download lead magnets.
They typically include a form to collect the visitor’s email address so they can be added to your email list.
Sales Pages
Goal: Sales (it’s in the name ;))
Sales pages are often much longer than landing pages and promote a paid product/service. The page should help the visitor decide if what’s offered is right for them or not.
Your sales page should lead to a checkout page where your new customer makes the payment.
What Sales and Landing Pages have in common
Both types of pages have one call-to-action. That means there’s only one thing for visitors to do on the page.
Other links on the page are a distraction. That’s why sales and landing pages typically don’t have a navigation bar on the top.
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