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MMA Gym

High-conversion homepage concept

MMA Gym is a concept website case study focused on reducing beginner hesitation and creating a faster trial-booking path. This exploratory direction was not commissioned by a client.

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Concept Goal

Get beginners in the door + keep them showing up

Target conversion behavior this concept was designed to improve.

Expected Outcome

Stronger trial flow + faster path to the schedule

Projected conversion and clarity outcome from this direction.

Scope

High-conversion homepage concept

Defined early to keep execution focused and efficient.

Market

Tampa Bay and surrounding markets

Localized decision-making and trust positioning.

Concept Context

The concept focused on reducing beginner hesitation and moving prospects from first visit to trial booking with less decision fatigue.

Audience Focus

Local service buyers comparing multiple providers quickly, often on mobile, and looking for immediate trust and a clear next action.

Constraints We Designed Around

  • Keep the page lightweight and fast while still feeling premium.
  • Reduce friction between first impression and contact action.
  • Make trust and credibility visible before asking for commitment.

Strategy

What shaped the concept direction

Offer Clarity First

Reframed first-screen messaging around the business outcome so visitors immediately understand why this website exists.

Trust Before Ask

Moved proof elements (experience, ratings, credibility cues) next to key decisions to reduce hesitation before contact.

Single Conversion Path

Reduced competing actions and aligned section order to one clear conversion flow: problem -> proof -> action.

Execution

How this moved from idea to prototype

01

Discovery

Focus: Offer, audience, and conversion target

Output: Messaging priorities and conversion hierarchy.

02

Structure

Focus: Section order and page flow

Output: Wireframe focused on scanning speed and CTA intent.

03

Design + Build

Focus: Visual system and responsive implementation

Output: Production-ready website optimized for mobile behavior.

04

Launch

Focus: Tracking + QA + handoff

Output: Live website with measurable conversion actions.

Deliverables

What was designed in this concept

Concept Deliverables

  • Conversion-first page architecture
  • Message hierarchy and headline system
  • Responsive design and component styling
  • CTA and contact flow optimization
  • Launch QA and conversion tracking setup

Tools + Stack

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • ChatGPT
  • HTML
  • CSS

Outcome

Expected impact from this concept

The rebuilt flow made class selection simpler and improved how quickly new visitors reached the trial path.

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