Methodology — v.2026.05 10-point clarity grid Async, no calls

MAudit framework

How we score your landing page.

Every audit ClawniLab delivers is built on the same 10-point grid. Same questions, same scoring, same friction map structure. No vibes-based feedback. No "I think this could be stronger." Just a grid, a score, and a ranked list of fixes.

The 10-point clarity grid

Each criterion scores 0–10. Total clarity score is /100. Anything under 70 means a buyer is leaving the page confused.

01

Positioning sharpness

In one sentence, can a stranger explain what you sell, to whom, and why it matters? If your hero needs three paragraphs to land, you're already losing.

SCORED ON · hero clarity · audience specificity · category framing
02

Value proposition specificity

Are outcomes concrete (numbers, timelines, before/after) or vague ("better", "powerful", "intelligent")? Vague claims read as noise. Specific claims build trust.

SCORED ON · concrete outcomes · proof density · claim verifiability
03

Headline–CTA alignment

Does the primary CTA deliver what the hero promised? Mismatch ("Get a demo" after "Save 10 hours/week") creates friction even when both are well-written.

SCORED ON · promise→action coherence · CTA verb strength · friction premise
04

Trust signal density

Logos, testimonials, case studies, founder credibility — visible above the fold or buried six scrolls down? Where trust signals sit determines whether they get seen.

SCORED ON · placement · specificity · proof type variety
05

Friction in the next step

How many clicks, fields, or unanswered questions between intent and conversion? Every extra step is a survival check the page can fail.

SCORED ON · click depth · form length · cognitive load
06

Information hierarchy

Does the visual flow lead the eye where the buyer's question is, in the order they ask? A well-structured page answers questions before they're asked.

SCORED ON · section order · visual weight · narrative arc
07

Objection handling

Are the top 3 buyer doubts addressed before the second CTA? "How is this different?" "Will it work for me?" "What if it doesn't?" — those answers can't wait until the FAQ.

SCORED ON · objection coverage · placement · directness
08

Scannability

Can a 7-second skim leave the reader with the right summary? Most B2B buyers scan first, read second. If the scan misses, the read never happens.

SCORED ON · heading structure · whitespace · key-term salience
09

Mobile-first integrity

Does the page hold its message on a 390px viewport? If hero stacks awkwardly, CTAs get pushed below the fold, or copy reflows poorly, half your traffic sees a worse pitch.

SCORED ON · mobile fold logic · tap-target sizing · stack order
10

Conversion path clarity

Is the path from page → next step → outcome visible without scrolling? Buyers who can't visualize the path don't take it.

SCORED ON · CTA visibility · post-click clarity · path predictability

What a finished score looks like

Anonymized example from a Series A B2B SaaS landing page (workflow automation category).

#CriterionScoreOne-line note
01Positioning sharpness6 / 10Hero says "automate your work" — too generic for a Series A page
02Value proposition specificity4 / 10No numbers. "Save time", "boost productivity" — verifiable claims missing
03Headline–CTA alignment8 / 10"Start free" CTA aligned with "try free" hero promise — clean
04Trust signal density5 / 10Logos exist but below fold; no customer quote in first viewport
05Friction in the next step7 / 104-field signup with SSO option — acceptable for free tier
06Information hierarchy6 / 10Pricing sits above use cases — order optimized for analyst, not buyer
07Objection handling3 / 10"Why this vs. Zapier?" answered only in FAQ — too late for first scan
08Scannability7 / 10Strong subheadings; copy paragraphs trail off into walls
09Mobile-first integrity5 / 10Hero CTA pushed under fold on 390px; second CTA also off-screen
10Conversion path clarity6 / 10Free signup clear; what happens after signup is invisible from page
Total clarity score57 / 100Below 70 threshold — buyers leave confused on key dimensions

What you get back in 48h

Every audit ships the same six pieces. No add-ons, no upsells, no "premium tier."

1. Clarity scorecard

The 10-point grid scored on your page, with one-line notes on each criterion (like the example above).

2. Friction map

The 3–5 specific issues costing you conversions, ranked by impact and fix-effort.

3. Hero rewrite example

A drop-in hero alternative showing the clearer direction. Not a full rewrite — a directional sample.

4. Trust gap analysis

What's missing that paying customers expect to see — by ICP segment.

5. Implementation notes

Dev-ready notes so your team can ship the fixes in days, not weeks.

6. Async Q&A round

One round of clarification questions over email or marketplace messages, within 7 days of delivery.

What this audit is not

Setting expectations matters more than overselling.

  • /01
    Not a full redesign. No mockups, no Figma files, no visual identity work. We tell you what to fix; your team implements.
  • /02
    Not a copywriting service. One hero rewrite example is included. Full-page rewrites are a separate engagement.
  • /03
    Not an SEO audit. We don't score keyword targeting, schema, or link profile. Talk to an SEO specialist for those.
  • /04
    Not a positioning workshop. If your offer or ICP isn't defined yet, an audit won't fix that. Start with positioning, then audit.
  • /05
    Not consulting on retainer. Flat-fee, one-shot deliverable. No follow-on retainers, no monthly check-ins.

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