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Earthwise Seed Company

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Active
Days running
61 days
Funnel score
69/100
Page speed
34/100

The ad

Earthwise Seed Company ad creative

A lawn that stays shorter, uses less water, and needs less mowing.

Earthwise Seed Company

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Angle: Convenience and sustainability through low-maintenance lawn solutionHook: Benefit-driven problem solutionFormat: Carousel

The funnel behind it

Earthwise Seed Company landing page

Offer: Low Grow™ No-Mow Lawn Mix – Clover & Low-Maintenance Grass Alternative. $17.95 USD $10.95 USD 40% OFF. Multiple size options: 1/2 lb, 1lb, 5lb, 25lb, 50lb. Subscribe and save option available at $9.31.

69/ 100

Funnel score

8-point CRO breakdown

How well the landing page behind the ad is built to convert, scored across 8 factors: offer, copy, speed, trust, mobile, message-match, CTA, and social proof.

This product page excels at social proof with 94 verified reviews (4.7 stars), customer photos showing real results, and detailed product benefits clearly articulated. The offer is transparent with clear pricing, discount display (40% OFF), and multiple size options. However, the page suffers from poor mobile responsiveness (layout issues visible in the screenshots), extremely slow load time (PageSpeed 34/100), and a somewhat generic headline that doesn't emphasize the key ad benefit of "less mowing" prominently enough. The CTA is clear but not particularly compelling, and trust signals could be stronger with more visible certifications or guarantees.

What this funnel does right. Steal these.

  • Social proof9/10
  • Message match8/10
  • Offer clarity8/10
  • Call to action7/10
  • Trust signals7/10

Where it's weak

  • Page speed3/10
  • Mobile experience4/10

Full breakdown

Call to action

7/10

Primary CTA 'Add to cart' is clear and action-oriented, but competes with secondary CTAs (Buy with Shop, More payment options) that dilute focus.

What works
  • 'Add to cart' button is green and prominent, matching brand color
  • Multiple payment options provided (Shop Pay, standard checkout) increases accessibility
  • CTA appears multiple times on page (above fold and in product carousel)
What hurts
  • Three competing CTAs (Add to cart, Buy with Shop, More payment options) create decision friction
  • CTA text is generic and doesn't reference the product benefit or create urgency
  • 'Buy with Shop' button is more visually prominent (blue, larger) than 'Add to cart'

Page speed

3/10

PageSpeed score of 34/100 indicates severe performance issues; page likely takes 5+ seconds to load, causing high bounce rates.

What hurts
  • PageSpeed score of 34/100 is critically slow (converts to ~3.4/10 on 0-10 scale)
  • Multiple high-resolution product images and customer photo gallery likely causing load delays
  • Slow load time will significantly impact mobile users and ad conversion rates

Trust signals

7/10

Trust is built through verified reviews, customer photos, and brand messaging about sustainability, but lacks visible security badges, guarantees, or third-party certifications.

What works
  • 94 verified reviews with customer names and dates build credibility
  • Customer photos with real lawn results provide authentic social proof
  • Sustainability messaging about recyclable aluminum bags and eco-friendly practices visible in footer
What hurts
  • No visible money-back guarantee or satisfaction guarantee displayed on product page
  • No security badges (SSL, trust seals) visible in screenshots
  • No third-party certifications (organic, non-GMO, etc.) mentioned or displayed

Mobile experience

4/10

Mobile layout shows significant responsiveness issues: text overlaps, cramped spacing, and navigation elements appear misaligned in the screenshots provided.

What works
  • Product images are visible and scale to mobile viewport
  • Key information (price, reviews, size options) is accessible on mobile
What hurts
  • Text appears cramped and difficult to read in several sections (headline, benefits list)
  • Multiple CTAs stack vertically, creating excessive scrolling burden on mobile
  • Size option buttons appear to have poor touch targets and spacing on mobile view

Headline

6/10

Headline is descriptive but generic, focusing on product name and features rather than the key benefit of reduced mowing mentioned in the ad.

What works
  • Clear product name with trademark symbol shows brand recognition
  • Includes key features (Clover, Low-Maintenance, Grass Alternative) that match product category
What hurts
  • Doesn't emphasize 'less mowing' or 'no-mow' benefit prominently—buried in product name
  • Lacks emotional appeal or urgency compared to ad promise of 'stays shorter, uses less water, needs less mowing'
  • Generic structure doesn't differentiate from competitor product pages

Social proof

9/10

Extensive social proof with 94 verified reviews (4.7 stars), customer photos showing before/after lawn results, and multiple detailed testimonials with verified badges.

What works
  • 94 reviews with 4.7-star rating displayed prominently under headline
  • Customer photo gallery showing real lawn transformations (clover-filled lawns, green results)
  • Multiple verified customer testimonials with dates and photos (Jim's 5-star review with before/after images, Pollinator's review with visual proof)
What hurts
  • One negative review visible (Nan Beman's 4-star review mentioning difficulty seeing clover growth) not addressed or responded to

Message match

8/10

Page content aligns well with ad promise: 'stays shorter' (Low Grow name, low-maintenance messaging), 'uses less water' (Water-Wise benefit listed), 'needs less mowing' (No-Mow in title, Low-Maintenance Alternative emphasized).

What works
  • Product name 'Low Grow™ No-Mow' directly matches ad promise of 'stays shorter' and 'less mowing'
  • 'Water-Wise' benefit explicitly states 'thrives with far less irrigation than traditional turf'
  • Key benefits section lists 'Low-Maintenance Alternative Lawn' and 'Pollinator Support' matching eco-friendly positioning
What hurts
  • Ad headline 'Earthwise Seed Company' is generic brand name, not product-specific benefit messaging
  • Water-Wise benefit is listed but not emphasized as prominently as other benefits in the key benefits section

Offer clarity

8/10

Pricing is transparent with original and discounted prices clearly shown, multiple size options with coverage details, and subscription savings option visible.

What works
  • 40% OFF discount badge prominently displayed next to price
  • Size options with specific coverage details (e.g., '1/2 lb - Covers 200 sq. ft. (bare) / 500 sq. ft. (overseed)')
  • Subscribe and save option with clear savings amount ($9.31 vs $17.95)
What hurts
  • Subscription checkbox is pre-checked, which may confuse users expecting a one-time purchase
  • Multiple CTAs (Add to cart, Buy with Shop, More payment options) could create decision paralysis

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