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by jsherer 3778 days ago
Would be good to start off your landing page with a headline and some copy explaining your product. I didn't quite get it at first.

You need something like...

    Lanes is a simple to-do list with a built in pomodoro tracker designed
    to help you stay focused during your day.

    -- Insert screenshot of Lanes in action --

    Here's how it works:

    1. Build your to-do list for each day

    2. When you're ready to work, start a pomodoro tracker.
       The top task for the day is what you should be working on.

    3. Once your pomodoro is up... stand up, stretch, and if you've completed
       your task, mark it as done.

    4. After your short pomodoro break, goto 2.

    -- Insert testimonials about how lanes helped your customers save X
       amount of time or get N things done or achieve 100% increase
       in tasks completed --

    What are you waiting for... you should sign up
    for Lanes and start getting things done!"
3 comments

Basically what you have in the 'what is lanes' page, make that your home page. Why hide it and risk people leaving because they don't know what it is.
The issue is, I went to the "What is Lanes" page, clicked on each of the features to see a description and got...nothing of value. The feature became bolded and crossed-out, and that's it. No video loaded, no text appeared.
...seems like pretty basic advice, but I find it very helpful - thanks for making this comment; my own project, zejoop dot com would benefit from a landing page makeover along these lines. I have struggled with this (a clear landing page and CTA) so, a straightforward, easy-to-implement formula helps. Thanks!

(edit for clarity)

Subtle..

Anyway your website looks only half finished, odd spacings and the default blue link color, non capitalised when it should be etc.

Thanks for looking, and I agree with your assessment. I'm no designer, and only a novice developer. I have a friend who is helping me address weaknesses by designing UI/UX for eventual package as iOs app. I checked your guide; that may be helpful as well. Your feedback /help is appreciated. Will fix.
Yes it needs work. Solid feedback, will yoink some ideas from your comment (if you don't mind).