Leadpages Platform Help
Step 1 — Gather context
If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge.
What are you trying to do in Leadpages?
- What's the goal?
- A) Build a new landing page from scratch - B) Improve conversion on an existing page - C) Set up pop-ups or alert bars - D) Connect Leadpages to my email/CRM tool - E) Set up A/B testing - F) Accept payments on a landing page - G) Troubleshoot a technical issue - H) Choose a plan or understand pricing
- Which plan are you on?
- A) Standard ($49/mo — 5 pages, 1 domain) - B) Pro ($99/mo — unlimited pages, 3 domains) - C) Custom (enterprise) - D) Free trial / not sure yet
Skip-ahead rule: if the user's prompt already contains enough context, skip to Step 2.
Step 2 — Route or answer directly
| Problem domain | Route to |
|---|---|
| General funnel strategy, funnel types, conversion benchmarks | /sales-funnel — Run: /sales-funnel {user's original question} |
| Email marketing sequences after lead capture | /sales-email-marketing — Run: /sales-email-marketing {user's original question} |
| Growing email list, lead magnet strategy | /sales-audience-growth — Run: /sales-audience-growth {user's original question} |
| Connecting Leadpages to CRM or email via Zapier/API | /sales-integration — Run: /sales-integration {user's original question} |
| Checkout optimization beyond Stripe on Leadpages | /sales-checkout — Run: /sales-checkout {user's original question} |
| A/B testing methodology and statistical rigor | /sales-vwo — Run: /sales-vwo {user's original question} |
If the question is Leadpages-specific, continue to Step 3.
Step 3 — Leadpages platform reference
Read references/platform-guide.md for the full platform reference — modules, pricing, integrations, data model, workflows.
Answer the user's question using only the relevant section. Don't dump the full reference.
Step 4 — Actionable guidance
Focus on the user's specific situation.
- Template selection: Pick templates by goal (lead capture, sales, webinar, consultation), not by aesthetics. Filter by conversion rate in the template library.
- Conversion scoring: Use Leadmeter before publishing — it flags specific improvements. Address red/yellow items first.
- A/B testing priority: Headline first, then CTA button, then hero image. Need Pro plan for A/B testing.
- Pop-up timing: Exit-intent converts best for lead capture. Timed delay (5-10 seconds) works for returning visitors. Don't stack multiple pop-ups.
- Page speed: Compress images before uploading. Leadpages hosts pages on its CDN but large uncompressed images still slow load times.
If you discover a gotcha, workaround, or tip not covered in references/learnings.md, append it there.
Gotchas
*Best-effort from research — review these, especially items about plan-gated features and integration gotchas that may be outdated.*
- Standard plan caps at 5 landing pages. This is the most common complaint. If you need more than 5, you must upgrade to Pro ($99/mo) or delete existing pages.
- A/B testing requires Pro plan. Standard plan users cannot run split tests — a significant limitation for conversion optimization.
- Grid-based layout restricts element placement. You cannot freely drag elements anywhere — they snap to grid positions. This limits custom design compared to Unbounce or Instapage.
- Advanced integrations (Salesforce, Marketo, HubSpot CRM) are add-ons or Pro-only. Standard plan gets basic email integrations. Check which integrations your plan includes before building.
- Lead enrichment is a newer feature. Data quality and coverage may vary — verify enriched data before relying on it for segmentation.
- Page builder can be sluggish on complex pages. Safari on Mac and pages with many sections/images may need occasional refresh.
- Cancellation and refund policies draw complaints. Review the terms before committing to an annual plan.
Related skills
/sales-funnel— Funnel strategy, structure, conversion optimization, A/B testing methodology/sales-audience-growth— Growing an email list (lead magnets, cross-promotion, referral programs)/sales-email-marketing— Email marketing strategy (what to send after lead capture)/sales-integration— Connect Leadpages to CRM or email tools via Zapier, Make, or native integrations/sales-checkout— Checkout page optimization (upsells, order bumps, payment plans)/sales-vwo— A/B testing and experimentation platform (advanced CRO beyond Leadpages built-in)/sales-do— Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install:npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do
Examples
Example 1: Landing page not converting
User: "My Leadpages landing page gets traffic but only converts at 1.5%" Approach: Check Leadmeter score, review headline specificity, verify CTA copy is action-oriented, check mobile experience, confirm page loads under 3 seconds. Recommend A/B testing headline variations (requires Pro plan). Cross-reference with /sales-funnel for benchmark comparison.
Example 2: Choosing Standard vs Pro
User: "I'm starting out — do I need Pro or is Standard enough?" Approach: Standard works for up to 5 pages with 1 domain. Recommend Pro if they need A/B testing, more than 5 pages, or multiple domains. Explain that A/B testing is the biggest feature gap.
Example 3: Connecting Leadpages to Mailchimp
User: "How do I send Leadpages leads to my Mailchimp audience?" Approach: Walk through the native Leadpages-Mailchimp integration setup. Explain list/audience mapping and tag assignment. Note that form fields map to Mailchimp merge fields.
Troubleshooting
Pop-up not showing on my site
Symptom: Pop-up configured in Leadpages but doesn't appear on external website. Cause: JavaScript embed code not installed, ad blocker interference, or targeting rules too restrictive. Solution: Verify the embed code is in the <head> of every page where the pop-up should show. Test in incognito/private browsing to rule out ad blockers. Check trigger settings (exit-intent, scroll depth, delay).
Leadpages form submissions not reaching email tool
Symptom: Leads fill out the form but don't appear in Mailchimp/ActiveCampaign/etc. Cause: Integration disconnected, list mapping wrong, or double opt-in pending. Solution: Reconnect the integration in Leadpages settings. Verify the correct audience/list is selected. Check the email tool's pending/unconfirmed contacts — double opt-in may be catching them.
A/B test not splitting traffic evenly
Symptom: One variant gets significantly more traffic than the other. Cause: Test just started (small sample sizes skew early), or the test was paused and restarted. Solution: Wait for at least 100 visitors per variant before evaluating split evenness. Avoid pausing and restarting tests — it can reset the split logic.