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Homepage CTA Optimization Analysis

necessaire.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 9

CTA Density: just_right

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Unique CTA Strategies: Extremely minimalist design. The 'Add to Cart' button is large, black, and pill-shaped, providing excellent contrast and a clear action. The newsletter signup CTA is just an input field with no visible button, implying 'Enter' to submit, which is a risky but clean approach.

herocosmetics.us

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: just_right

Thumb Reachability Score: 9

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Unique CTA Strategies: Excellent use of primary ('Shop Now' - solid button) vs. secondary ('Learn More' - text link) CTAs. The 'Add' buttons on product cards are small but have good color contrast. The routine quiz CTA ('Take The Routine Quiz') is a strong, full-width button that clearly communicates its value.

oseamalibu.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: too_many

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Moderate

Thumb Reachability Score: 7

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses a branded light green for some CTAs, which has moderate contrast. 'Add to Bag' CTAs are text-only, reducing their prominence. The page feels busy with many competing CTAs of similar visual weight, potentially causing choice paralysis.

meritbeauty.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 6

Unique CTA Strategies: Relies heavily on ghost buttons ('Shop Now', 'About Us'). This creates a very elegant, understated look but may reduce click-through rates compared to solid buttons. No direct 'Add to Cart' on the homepage, forcing users to click through to product pages.

sofiepavittface.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 7

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses a vibrant, on-brand green for key CTAs ('Shop the System') which stands out well. The multi-step CTA for the 'System' is excellent, clearly labeling 'Step 1' and 'Step 2' with disabled 'Add to Cart' buttons until a product is selected.

thenimetyou.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 7

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses a mix of solid black buttons for primary actions and ghost buttons for product selection ('2 Sizes'). The newsletter signup CTA is very clear with an icon-only '→' button, a modern and space-saving technique.

theordinary.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Moderate

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Unique CTA Strategies: Features a prominent 'Find Your Formulation' interactive quiz, a powerful product discovery tool. 'Add To Cart' is a text link, which is a low-prominence choice. The use of dropdowns for size selection directly on the homepage is a great way to reduce clicks.

glossier.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Unique CTA Strategies: Excellent use of multi-step 'Add to bag'. Users must select a size/shade first, which then activates the 'Add to bag' button. The button is disabled (greyed out) initially, clearly communicating the required action. Category CTAs ('Shop Skincare', 'Shop Makeup') are overlaid on large, appealing images.

drsturm.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 9

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Unique CTA Strategies: Luxury feel with high-contrast black and white CTAs. The 'Add to Cart' buttons are clear and consistent. The 'Shop by Category' section uses large, high-quality images as tappable targets, which is visually engaging.

summerfridays.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 9

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses its signature blue as an accent color for CTAs, which contrasts well with the site's palette. 'Add to Bag' buttons are prominent and thumb-friendly. The 'Subscribe & Save' option is clearly presented as a toggle or separate button, a great strategy for promoting subscriptions.

crownaffair.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Moderate

Thumb Reachability Score: 6

Unique CTA Strategies: Similar to Merit, relies heavily on ghost buttons for a sophisticated aesthetic. The 'Build Your Ritual' CTA is a strong, personalized call to action. 'Add to Cart' is a simple text link, which weakens the conversion path on the homepage.

loopsbeauty.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 8

CTA Density: too_few

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Weak

Thumb Reachability Score: 7

Unique CTA Strategies: The 'Add to Cart' CTA is a simple text link with no button styling, giving it very low visual priority. The category navigation ('Brightening', 'Calming') are not tappable CTAs. The newsletter CTA button text 'Shop' is confusing and misaligned with the user's intent to subscribe.

rarebeauty.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Moderate

Thumb Reachability Score: 7

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses ghost buttons for primary CTAs ('Shop Now'). Product cards feature shade swatches that are directly tappable, a great visual way to handle product options. The 'Add to Bag' button is only implied after a shade is selected, which could be made clearer.

saiehello.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 9

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Unique CTA Strategies: Uses 'Add to Makeup Bag', which is a nice branding touch. The CTAs are full-width, black, high-contrast buttons that are impossible to miss. Excellent clarity and visual hierarchy. The newsletter signup has a very clear 'I want to receive...' consent checkbox, which is good for compliance.

rhodeskin.com

Primary CTA Prominence Score: 7

CTA Density: just_right

Visual Hierarchy Effectiveness: Strong

Thumb Reachability Score: 8

Unique CTA Strategies: Ultra-minimalist design using ghost buttons ('Buy Glazing Mist', 'Get The Set'). This aligns with the brand's 'glazed donut' aesthetic but may sacrifice some conversion power for style. The newsletter signup uses a simple arrow icon as the submit button, a clean and modern choice.

High-Contrast, Solid Primary CTAs

Description: The most effective homepages use a solid, high-contrast (often black or dark grey) button for the primary call to action. This immediately establishes visual hierarchy and guides the user to the most important next step. Examples: Necessaire, Saie, Dr. Sturm.

Effectiveness Score: 10

Direct 'Add to Cart/Bag' on Homepage

Description: Allowing users to add items to their cart directly from homepage product listings reduces friction and streamlines the path to purchase. This should be a clear, tappable button, not just a text link. Examples: Hero Cosmetics, Summer Fridays, Saie.

Effectiveness Score: 9

Clear Primary vs. Secondary CTA Design

Description: When multiple options are presented (e.g., 'Shop Now' and 'Learn More'), using distinct styles (solid button vs. ghost button/text link) prevents confusion and directs attention to the preferred action. Example: Hero Cosmetics.

Effectiveness Score: 9

Action-Oriented and Specific Copy

Description: CTA text should be clear and predictable. 'Shop Now', 'Add to Cart', and 'Subscribe' are standard for a reason. Vague or confusing copy (like 'Shop' for a newsletter signup) harms conversion. Specificity like 'Take The Routine Quiz' is also very effective.

Effectiveness Score: 8

Interactive Product Discovery Tools

Description: CTAs leading to quizzes ('Find Your Routine') or personalized builders ('Build Your Ritual') are a powerful way to engage users, collect data, and provide tailored recommendations, increasing purchase confidence. Examples: The Ordinary, Hero Cosmetics.

Effectiveness Score: 8

Brand Analyzed: Loops Beauty

Recommendations:

  • Area: Product Card CTAs
    Current Issue: The 'Add to Cart' is a simple text link. It has very low visual weight and can be easily overlooked, creating significant friction in the buying process.
    Recommendation: Replace the 'Add to Cart' text link with a solid, high-contrast, pill-shaped button. This will make the primary conversion action on the product card significantly more prominent and easier to tap. A/B test a black button ('Shop Now' style) vs. a bright brand color.
    Expected Impact: High
  • Area: Newsletter Signup CTA
    Current Issue: The call to action is to 'Shop' after entering an email in a field titled 'Wanna be in the loop?'. This copy is confusing and misaligned. The user wants to subscribe, not shop at that moment.
    Recommendation: Change the button text from 'Shop' to 'Subscribe', 'Sign Up', or use a simple arrow icon (→). This clarifies the action the user is taking and will likely increase signup rates.
    Expected Impact: High
  • Area: Category Navigation
    Current Issue: The category filters below the main product carousel ('Brightening', 'Calming', etc.) are static text labels and not clickable CTAs. This is a missed opportunity to guide users.
    Recommendation: Convert the category labels into tappable buttons or styled links. This allows users to easily filter the products shown and navigate to categories they are interested in, improving product discovery.
    Expected Impact: Medium
  • Area: General Navigation Links
    Current Issue: The 'Shop All →' link has low visual prominence. While the arrow helps, it could be stronger.
    Recommendation: Consider styling the 'Shop All' CTA as a ghost button or a more visually distinct element to give it more weight than a standard text link, encouraging more users to explore the full catalog.
    Expected Impact: Low-Medium

Primary Vs Secondary: Many brands use a solid, high-contrast button for the primary action (e.g., 'Shop Now') and a ghost button (outline only) or simple text link for the secondary action (e.g., 'Learn More'). This creates a clear visual hierarchy.

High Contrast Buttons: The most common and effective pattern is a solid black or dark grey button with white text. This provides maximum contrast against lighter backgrounds and immediately draws the eye (e.g., Necessaire, Hero Cosmetics, Loops).

Branded Color Buttons: Some brands use a key brand color for primary CTAs to reinforce brand identity while still creating contrast (e.g., Summer Fridays uses blue, Sofie Pavitt uses green). This is effective if the color has enough contrast with the background.

Ghost Buttons: Buttons with a transparent background and a solid border are frequently used for secondary or informational CTAs like 'About Us' or 'Learn More' (e.g., Merit, Crown Affair). They suggest action without competing with the primary CTA.

Pill Shape Vs Rectangle: Pill-shaped (fully rounded ends) or rounded rectangle buttons are dominant. They feel modern and friendly. Sharp-cornered rectangles are rare.

Text Links With Arrows: For secondary navigation like 'Shop All' or 'See All', a common pattern is a simple text link followed by an arrow icon (→). This indicates forward movement to a new page or section.

Integrated Add To Cart: Instead of a simple button, some show size/shade selectors first, which then enable the 'Add to Cart' button. This is a multi-step CTA integrated directly into product cards on the homepage (e.g., The Ordinary, Glossier).

Hero Section: Primary hero CTAs are almost universally placed in the center of the hero image, below the main headline, well within the easy-to-see-and-tap zone.

Thumb Zone Product Cards: 'Add to Cart'/'Add to Bag' buttons are typically placed at the bottom of product cards, making them easily reachable with the thumb when scrolling.

Sticky Top Banner: Promotional offers (e.g., 'Free Shipping Over $X') are consistently placed in a sticky or static banner at the very top of the page.

Footer Newsletter: The newsletter signup form is most commonly found in the footer or just above it. This is a standard web convention and where users expect to find it if they're looking for it.

Mid Page Category Nav: Large, tappable images or colored blocks are used mid-page to break up the scroll and guide users to major categories like 'Skincare' or 'Makeup' (e.g., Glossier, Dr. Sturm).

Right Aligned Navigation: 'Shop All' or 'See All' text links are often placed on the right side of the screen, aligned with a section heading. This follows the natural Z-pattern of scanning.

Primary Hero CTA

  • Shop Now (Button)
  • Shop New (Button)
  • Shop The Collection (Button)
  • Shop Ocean Wave (Button)
  • Shop Now → (Button)
  • Explore (Button)
  • Take The Routine Quiz (Button)
  • Get The Set (Button)
  • Buy Glazing Mist (Button)

Product Add To Cart

  • Add to Cart (Button)
  • Add (Button)
  • Add to Bag (Button)
  • Add to Makeup Bag (Button)
  • Add to Cart (Text Link)

Category Shop CTA

  • Shop All (Text Link with Arrow)
  • Shop Skincare (Button)
  • Shop Makeup (Button)
  • Shop All Sets (Text Link)
  • See All (Text Link with Arrow)
  • Shop by Category (Section Header)

Newsletter Signup

  • Submit (Text Link)
  • Subscribe (Button)
  • Sign Up (Button)
  • (Icon Button)
  • Join Us (Button)
  • Subscribe (Text Link)

Promotional CTA

  • Shop The Summer Sale (Button)
  • Get 15% Off Your First Order (Button)

Product Discovery

  • Learn More (Text Link)
  • About Us (Ghost Button)
  • Take The Routine Quiz (Button)
  • Find Your Formulation (Multi-step Form)
  • Find Your Routine (Button)
  • Build Your Ritual (Button)

Navigation CTA

  • Shop All (Text Link/Button)
  • See All (Text Link)
  • View All (Text Link)
  • Explore (Text Link)

Shopping Intent:

  • Shop Now
  • Shop All
  • Shop New
  • Shop The Collection
  • Explore Our Glass Skin Essentials

Add To Purchase:

  • Add to Cart
  • Add
  • Add to Bag
  • Add to Makeup Bag

Discovery Intent:

  • Learn More
  • About Us
  • Read More
  • Discover All
  • Find Your Routine

Newsletter Subscribe:

  • Subscribe
  • Submit
  • Sign Up
  • Join Us