Landing page or website: What should the campaign use? — the short answer
Use a landing page when one campaign, target group and action must be closely related. Use a regular website when visitors have more legitimate needs and need to understand the business as a whole. A landing page can be on the same domain and should still have credibility, accessibility, privacy and a clear path forward.
- The landing page reduces choices around one offer.
- The website supports several target groups and decision-making paths.
- Advertisement, headline, evidence and action must tell the same story.
- Measure quality by the next business step, not just the form.
What is the difference?
A website typically contains services, about the company, cases, contact and several entries. A landing page is built for a defined source and intent. Navigation can be restricted, but necessary credibility must not be removed.
The landing page is not automatically short. A complex B2B decision may require methodology, evidence, FAQ and risk mitigation. Focus is about one decision, not about a few words.
When the landing page wins
Use it for a specific ad group, launch, event, lead magnet or industry angle. It makes it possible to match the language of the campaign and measure without noise from many alternative paths.
If the target audience or the offer changes, the page should change as well. Don't just copy the same page with a new word. Each version must have a real reason and be maintained.
When the website is stronger
If the customer is typically researching team, multiple services, cases and company credibility, the full website may be the best destination. This applies in particular to branded searches and relationships with several decision makers.
The cover can still have a primary action. The difference is that it must also inform people with other legitimate questions. Therefore, the information architecture should be clear.
Editing after launch
Landing pages require ongoing fixes as ads, offers, and learning change. Therefore, agree who can change the text, images and FAQ, and how quality and tracking will be checked after a correction.
On websites built by Maqeto, Maqeto's own CMS program can follow along, so that the company can edit content and blog without waiting for us for everyday changes. The specific publication process is agreed as part of the solution.
Decision card
| If the situation is | So priorities |
|---|---|
| One campaign and one action | Build a focused landing page |
| Several decision makers are investigating you | Use a strong, cohesive website |
| The message actually varies per segment | Create unique pages with clear ownership |
A concrete action plan
- 1. Define source, target group and desired action.
- 2. Match the page's first message with the traffic's expectation.
- 3. Add required evidence, response and risk mitigation.
- 4. Test mobile, speed, form and tracking.
- 5. Agree responsibility for corrections and updates.
Typical mistakes to avoid
- To send all campaigns to the front page.
- To remove so much navigation that credibility disappears.
- Measuring forms without measuring quality.
- Leaving old campaign pages with outdated offers.
Frequently asked questions
What is a landing page?
A page designed around one defined target group, traffic source and action. It can be part of the same website and domain.
Should a landing page have a menu?
Not necessarily a full menu. The choice should depend on the decision and the need for credibility. Visitors must still be able to find necessary information.
Can a landing page rank in Google?
Yes, if it is crawlable, helpful and relevant. Thin or nearly identical campaign pages should not be created for keywords alone.
Can we edit the page ourselves?
Yes, if the solution is built with an appropriate CMS or editing flow. Maqeto's website projects can be delivered with Maqeto's own CMS program for ongoing content corrections.
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The article is editorial decision support from Maqeto. It is based on official guidelines and Maqeto's practical model. No search volume, market prices, cases or result guarantees have been invented.