(super)hero copy

One of the most important elements of your page is the copy used in the hero section.

This is a concise statement that explains the unique benefit your product or service offers to your target audience.

This could be a larger heading with a supporting subheading, or just one heading.

Why does this matter?

Your heading copy is often the difference between a prospect staying to learn more or bouncing immediately.

It needs to quickly demonstrate that you understand their problem and have a proven solution.

There are a few approaches to writing your product or service page banner copy. It will all stem from the insights you found during your research.

How to write compelling heading copy:

This is a common framework and it revolves around these 4 core elements:

• Problem (a pain point/challenge/objection)
• Solution (your method/unique approach/how you solve the problem)
• Outcome (the result/benefit/ROI)
• Audience (your ICP/persona)

All of these should sound familiar from the research you have done.

You uncovered your customer’s pain points and how they worded them in the customer interviews. Then you found out what makes your approach unique from your SME discussions and the competitor research.

All of these can be arranged in various orders to help deliver the message in the hero.

One word of warning…

You don’t have to ram all of these items into the main heading of your page. You can use the subheading to add more information.

Depending on what was most important during your research, that should feature more prominently.

Let’s start off by leading with the problem…

Pattern a: Problem-Led

Did your research reveal a widespread, painful challenge that your target audience is actively trying to solve?

Leading with that problem can immediately capture attention. It shows you understand their situation.

The key is using their exact language. The words and phrases they use when describing their challenges in interviews or support tickets.

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Pattern b: Outcome-Led

Do you have proven, measurable results that knock your competition out of the park? Leading with the outcome first is powerful. Especially when you have data to back it up.

This pattern works especially well in markets where ROI drives decisions. Or, when you’re competing against established solutions.

It’s about making a bold, credible promise upfront.

The secret to this approach is specificity. Vague claims about “improving efficiency” won’t cut it. You need specific numbers and timeframes.

Examples:

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Pattern c: Solution-Led

This pattern shines when you have a truly innovative approach to the problem. Be real with yourself here, it has to be truly unique technology that sets you apart.

It’s particularly effective when your subject matter expert interviews reveal features that don’t exist elsewhere in the market. Or, when you’re creating an entirely new category of solution.

The key is to focus on what makes your approach different, not just better. This isn’t about feature lists. It’s about highlighting a fundamental difference in how you solve the problem.

Examples:

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• month
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Pattern d: Audience-led

This method works best when you have deep industry expertise. Your research shows that generic solutions aren’t meeting the specific needs of your target market.

By directly addressing your audience, you immediately signal that your solution isn’t just another generic tool or service. Instead, it’s purpose-built for their unique requirements.

Examples:

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Pattern e: Objection-led

This approach is particularly effective when your research reveals common barriers to adoption. Specific objections or misconceptions that prevent prospects from considering your solution.

By addressing these objections upfront, you’re showing prospects you understand their hesitations. You have specifically designed your solution to overcome them.

Examples:

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One final comment…

The best pattern for your page depends entirely on your research findings.

What stood out in customer interviews? What does the sales team say? What are competitors not addressing? Let your research guide your choice.

We made this quick pattern summary table below for you to review:

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That was quite a hefty section on writing heading copy, but it’s one of the most important steps when creating your page.

Your user has read this opening statement, now what? You want them to take action…