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From Clicks to Conversions: Why Your Campaign Needs a Landing Page

October 28, 2024

Landing pages are one of the most powerful tools in digital marketing, serving as dedicated spaces designed to convert visitors into leads or customers. Unlike regular web pages, the singular focus of a landing page is to support your campaign or offer. 

Typically, reading a book by its cover isn’t the best approach. However, when you have less than 60 seconds to impact a new user, you can’t rely on each page of your site to do the heavy lifting on the first visit.

By capturing visitor information through forms, landing pages allow you to target specific audiences from email campaigns or paid ads, driving better marketing decisions and improving overall campaign performance. Despite their benefits, landing pages are often overlooked in marketing strategies and campaign plans.

If your organization has invested heavily in paid ad or email campaigns, but not the landing pages to support your efforts, you are likely missing out on an opportunity to significantly enhance conversion rates and maximize the impact of your campaigns.

First Impressions Count

A campaign's landing page is crucial because it sets the tone for the entire user experience, significantly impacting whether visitors engage further with your website or bounce away. A well-designed landing page instantly communicates professionalism and trustworthiness while giving your campaign a dedicated space that feels purposeful and credible.

In paid campaigns, where each click has a cost, aligning your landing page's messaging and design with your ad campaign is key. A cohesive page will immediately confirm to the visitor that they are in the right place. Google Ads considers content relevancy a major factor in determining your Quality Score1, directly impacting ad rank and cost-per-clicks.

By removing distractions and unnecessary elements, landing pages can guide visitors' attention to key decision-making points—like call-to-action buttons or lead capture forms—without disrupting the user experience. A well-optimized landing page can improve conversion rates by 30% compared to campaigns using a less defined page2. Tailoring each page encourages users to take the desired action, helping your marketing efforts achieve their full potential.

Collect Data + Capture Leads

Landing pages can also help you collect data and capture leads, which are vital to the success of any marketing campaign. Instead of sending traffic to your homepage and risking losing potential customers in the clutter, targeted landing pages allow you to funnel prospects directly toward conversion-focused actions. By offering something valuable—such as an exclusive coupon, free estimate, or downloadable guide—in exchange for contact information, landing pages become the gateway to generating leads for your business.

Forms play an essential role in capturing user data, but reducing the number of fields can increase conversion rates by up to 50%3. Each time a visitor fills out a form on your landing page, your marketing team gains access to valuable demographic and behavioral information. This data helps you understand your audience and segment leads based on their interests, preferences, or behavior. Your sales team also benefits by having key insights before even reaching out to these leads, making their follow-ups more targeted and effective.

Whether you are building an email list or gathering prospects for a specific offer, landing pages help you create highly targeted marketing lists, giving you the tools to nurture and convert these leads into loyal customers.

Gain Insights + Monitor Results

Landing pages provide invaluable insights, helping you monitor and optimize your marketing efforts. Each landing page you create generates unique data that allows you to track visitor behavior, monitor conversions, and understand which marketing channels drive the best results. By segmenting and analyzing this data, you can determine which campaigns are performing well and which may need adjustments. For example, landing pages can reveal how different marketing offers compare over time, helping you assess whether email campaigns, paid ads, or organic search efforts deliver the most engaged leads.

In addition to monitoring new leads, landing pages also allow you to track reconversions of existing leads. This gives you a deeper understanding of which prospects are actively engaging with your content and returning to your site. With this data, your team can prioritize high-intent leads, focusing their efforts where they’re most likely to convert.

By continuously evaluating landing page metrics, you gain a clearer picture of your overall marketing performance, enabling you to refine and improve your marketing strategy for better results.

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Ready to partner with the experts? We’re here for you! The Wingard team is ready to help you create a highly converting landing page tailored to your unique campaign goals, ensuring that every visitor interaction is optimized for success. Learn more about how we can turn your idea into realized potential.

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References:

Wordstream, "Does Google Ads Quality Score Still Matter in 2024" https://www.wordstream.com/blog/ws/2021/07/19/does-quality-score-still-matter

2 HubSpot, "16 Landing Page Statistics For Businesses." https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/landing-page-stats

3 Quick Sprout, “Tips for Better a Contact Form Conversion Rate” https://www.quicksprout.com/contact-form-conversion-rate/

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Why marketers should attend: These aren’t your average mixers. JAX Chamber events bring together small business owners, decision-makers, and entrepreneurs actively shaping the city's future. For marketers, that means staying in the know on local business trends, networking, and hearing what's shaping Jacksonville's growth.

Events to watch:
Chamber Council Mixers
Trustee Mixers
Annual “Meeting”

Marketing takeaway: Stay ahead of local trends and discover the search terms people are actually using to grow their businesses in Jacksonville.
Regional Chamber & Business Councils
Why marketers should attend: Beyond the JAX Chamber, Jacksonville is home to several neighborhood-based and industry-specific chambers of commerce. These tight-knit networks offer hyperlocal insights and relationship-building opportunities that can power your next local campaign.

Look into:

Clay County Chamber of Commerce
St. Johns County Chamber
Beaches Division of the JAX Chamber
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce

Marketing Takeaway: Hyperlocal campaigns often mean hyper-targeted results. These groups help you understand the nuances of each community you serve.
First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC)
Why marketers should attend: FCHCC events are rich with entrepreneurial energy, cultural perspective, and networking potential with Jacksonville’s vibrant Hispanic business community.

Events to explore:
Achieving the Dream Luncheon
Social Cafecito with the Chamber (networking series)

Marketing Takeaway: Discover new audience insights and partnership opportunities while learning how to communicate to diverse communities.
Jacksonville Chapter Events: Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA)
Why marketers should attend: Public relations and marketing go hand in hand, and you can think of the North Florida PRSA and FPRA Jax as your go-to groups for communications insights, skill-building, and peer collaboration. For marketers who manage media, help shape public perception, and strengthen brand messaging, both organizations offer invaluable resources and a community of like-minded, local professionals.

Events to explore:
FPRA’s Annual Image Awards
PRSA North Florida’s Media Mashup
Professional development luncheons and mixers

Keep an eye out for the upcoming PRSA Sunshine District Conference, hosted this year in Jacksonville! Our Senior PR & Communications Manager, Ashley Williams, also serves as the PRSA Jacksonville Chapter President and is helping lead the planning efforts. This conference brings together industry leaders to share insights and explore the latest strategies in public relations, communications, and emerging technologies. The Wingard PR team looks forward to seeing you there!

Marketing Takeaway: Learn how to blend PR and marketing to craft campaigns that get attention and build trust with your community.
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Events to watch:
ULI Trends in Real Estate Conference (annual)
ULI North Florida - State of the Economy & Housing Market (annual)

Marketing Takeaway: Gain rich storytelling material and strategic context for real estate industry-related content.
Jacksonville Business Journal Events
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Notable series:
Tech Leaders of the Year
Fast 50
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Women of Influence

Marketing Takeaway: Stay on top of local happenings, network with community changemakers, and gain insight into business trends that matter locally!
JAXUSA Partnership Events
Why marketers should attend: JAXUSA Partnership is the economic development initiative of the JAX Chamber, and their events offer a high-level look at the forces shaping Northeast Florida's growth. Perfect for those working with clients in B2B, logistics, healthcare, or tech.

Key programming:
JAXUSA Luncheons

Marketing Takeaway: Use data-driven insights to inform your strategy and messaging!
Visit Jacksonville Industry Events
Why marketers should attend: As the city’s official tourism voice, Visit Jax knows destination marketing. Their events are ideal for content creators and marketers in food, travel, hospitality, and culture.

What to look for:
Partner Updates + Town Halls
Hospitality Nights
Collaboration Opportunities via their Partner Portal

Marketing Takeaway: Learn how to turn places into products. These sessions are masterclasses in lifestyle branding, SEO-driven content, and collaborative campaign building.
Downtown Vision, Inc. (DVI) Events
Why marketers should attend: DVI knows how to bring life to a city block, and those activations are full of marketing lessons. DVI events center on placemaking and community-building in Downtown Jacksonville. You’ll see how visuals, street-level branding, and event marketing activate foot traffic.

Watch for:
First Wednesday Art Walk (monthly)
Stakeholder Meetings (quarterly)
Activation Workshops
Sip & Stroll (monthly—except June-August)
Annual #DTJAX Gala

Marketing Takeaway: Street-level engagement matters. Borrow these tactics for IRL campaigns, brand activations, and immersive experiences that foster brand loyalty and buzz.
The Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida
Why marketers should attend: If you serve nonprofit clients, this is your front-row seat to what matters most in the mission-driven world. The Nonprofit Center hosts workshops, speaker series, and networking events, tailored specifically for nonprofit communicators, fundraisers, and leaders.

Programming highlights:
Annual Nonprofit Works Conference
Catalyst Convening Series Gatherings
Development + Communications Roundtables

Marketing Takeaway: Understand how to build campaigns around impact, empathy, and values, and how to communicate to donors, volunteers, and stakeholders.
Jessie Ball duPont Center Events
Why marketers should attend: The Jessie is the home base for many nonprofits and changemakers in Jacksonville. Their programming focuses on empowerment, civic innovation, and community impact — integral themes for mission-driven brands.

Events to attend:
Nonprofit Meetups
Civic Innovation Lunch & Learns
Community Open Houses

Marketing Takeaway: Learn how mission-driven organizations use storytelling, data, and empathy to build powerful movements.
TEDxJacksonville + Idea-Focused Conferences
Why marketers should attend: Learn from top-tier communicators and thought leaders who know how to distill big ideas into memorable messages. TEDx events and conferences like the upcoming 10X Jacksonville Summit (October 2025) are ideal for inspiration, community connections, and creative fuel.

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AIGA Jacksonville Events & Creative Meetups
Why marketers should attend: Design is the backbone of effective branding. AIGA’s events, like portfolio reviews and creative mixers, provide marketers a chance to collaborate with designers, scout talent, and explore the power of visual storytelling and user experience.

Great for:
Brand strategists
Content creators
UX-focused marketers

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Riverside Arts Market (RAM)
Why marketers should attend: RAM is more than handmade soaps and fresh veggies – it’s a front-row seat to the innovation of small business branding. Watch how vendors capture attention, share their stories, and build loyal audiences in real-time.

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Creative Panels @ MOCA Jax, MOSH, and Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
Why marketers should attend: These cultural institutions often host community-driven discussions, artist panels, book clubs, and storytelling events. Keep an eye out for exhibition openings and creative meetups for unique insights into how narratives drive engagement.

Explore Events for:
MOCA
MOSH
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

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Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Events
Why marketers should attend: Cultural Council events ignite the creative economy and shine a spotlight on public art, local creatives, and cultural impact. Perfect for marketers interested in placemaking or community engagement.

Top events:
Annual Arts Awards
Public Art Dedications

Marketing Takeaway: Cultural storytelling builds deeper connections. Use what you learn here to create campaigns that resonate with local values and celebrate community identity.

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