#218: Website Teardown | How to Build B2B Landing Pages That Actually Convert with Tas Bober, Founder of The Scroll Lab, Gabi Sellam, Conversion Specialist at Fiverr, and Will Hoekenga, Founder of Six Words Studio


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Feb 10 2025 59 mins   9

You work hard to drive traffic to your landing pages – they’re the backbone of lead generation and conversion.

In this session from our Ultimate Roast of B2B Websites, Tas Bober, Founder of The Scroll Lab, Gabi Sellam, Conversion Specialist at Fiverr, and Will Hoekenga, Founder of Six Words Studio and expert copywriter, sit down to discuss how to nail your B2B landing pages. The panel breaks down real B2B landing pages, highlighting common mistakes, best practices, and live optimizations that can increase conversions and improve user experience.

Danielle, Gabi, Tas, and Will cover:

  1. Why clarity, user intent, and strong CTAs are crucial for high-converting landing pages.
  2. The biggest design and messaging mistakes B2B marketers make.
  3. How to structure a landing page that captures attention and drives action.

Timestamps

  • (00:00) - - Introduction to Tas, Gabi, and Will

  • (03:24) - - What makes a landing page high-converting?

  • (05:12) - - The difference between landing pages, homepages, and blog posts

  • (06:55) - - Why user intent matters in landing page optimization

  • (08:32) - - Why you need clear headlines and strong CTAs

  • (10:59) - - Common mistakes that kill landing page conversions

  • (13:26) - - Why mobile optimization is critical for discovery and first impressions

  • (15:56) - - The role of trust elements: testimonials, reviews, and credibility badges

  • (18:31) - - Live landing page roast: VC3

  • (31:22) - - Live landing page roast: Mira

  • (47:35) - - Live landing page roast: Metal 3D Printing Forming Page

  • (49:49) - - Why B2B landing pages must prioritize clarity over creativity

  • (52:41) - - How accessibility and contrast impact user engagement

  • (54:52) - - Final takeaways on what makes a great B2B landing page



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