The author describes their process of creating landing pages, highlighting the challenges of adapting designs to CMS themes and their decision to develop a general application, STL, that supports standard landing page features while allowing users to use their own designs.
Web-based application
2025-05-15
- website
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User flexibility is a major strength, as users can create custom designs without being limited to pre-set templates.
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STL simplifies the process of deploying landing pages by handling standard features such as form submissions and integrations efficiently.
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The application allows for quick updates and iterations on designs, enabling users to adapt their landing pages to meet their needs rapidly.
Improvement 1
The application could benefit from more built-in templates or pre-designed components to assist users who may not have design skills.
Improvement 2
Enhancing the documentation and user onboarding process could improve the user experience, especially for first-time users.
Improvement 3
Adding features for advanced SEO customization would help users optimize their landing pages better for search engines.
Product Functionality
Consider incorporating more pre-designed templates or a template marketplace to assist users without design experience.
UI & UX
Enhance the onboarding process with guided tours or video tutorials to help new users navigate the application effectively.
SEO or Marketing
Implement robust SEO tools that allow users to easily modify meta titles, descriptions, and other SEO-critical elements directly within the platform.
MultiLanguage Support
Consider adding multi-language support, allowing users from different regions to create landing pages in their preferred language.
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What is Start the Landing?
Start the Landing is a web application that allows users to create customizable landing pages and homepages while supporting standard features like form submissions and integrations.
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Do I need design skills to use STL?
No, while design skills can enhance the output, STL allows users to bring their own designs, and users can also utilize existing templates.
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How does STL handle form submissions?
STL includes built-in support for form submissions, making it easy to gather data from users without requiring extensive back-end setup.