Is it better to have questions or statements on a landing page?

Here’s an example of what I mean…
Is it better to have “How can I reduce my operating costs?” or “Reduce your operating costs”?
The answer is:
It depends on your goal, audience, and where they are in the buyer journey. But here’s a breakdown to help you decide:
🔹 Use Questions When You Want to:
- Spark curiosity or empathy.
Example: “Struggling to reduce your operating costs?” - Start a conversation in the reader’s head.
Good for top-of-funnel traffic or cold audiences. - Make it feel personal.
People often mentally respond to questions, which increases engagement.
💡 Best when: You’re identifying a pain point, drawing someone in, or opening with a challenge.
🔹 Use Statements When You Want to:
- Be direct and authoritative.
Example: “Reduce your operating costs by 25%.” - Communicate a clear benefit immediately.
This works well with action-driven or sales-focused pages. - Make the offer feel certain and solution-oriented.
💡 Best when: You’re talking to warm leads, retargeting, or reinforcing your value prop.
✅ Best Practice: Combine Both
Start with a question to pull the reader in, and follow with a bold statement or offer:
“Tired of watching profits vanish in overheads?”
Reduce your operating costs today – without cutting corners.
Share this...
Posted in Effective Web Design