outbrain.com
62/100
Ranked #19,119 of 46,880 sites
outbrain.com
62/100 · #19,119 of 46,880
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Analysis
Outbrain scores 62 out of 100 on homepage messaging, earning a C grade — average — basic messaging is present but generic. Across all 30,134 sites analyzed, that's close to the median of 59.
The hero text reads: "Driving Performance, Elevating Outcomes". Lacks action verbs. The hero does not describe what the product actually does, just makes a vague claim. The language is generic — a visitor can't tell what the product does from the headline alone.
The page has 4 CTAs, 2 of them above the fold. The primary CTA "Get Started" is a value-oriented CTA — it promises a benefit, not just an action. CTA effectiveness score: 75 (above the median of 57).
Audience targeting is decent — there are audience signals, but room to be more specific. Detected audience: over ten years. The site uses a "for [X]" pattern: "over ten years".
Outbrain fits the "Community / Movement" archetype with moderate confidence. This means the homepage is rallying users around a mission or identity, not just a product.
On the pricing page: Outbrain has social proof elements and an FAQ section. 4 pricing tiers is a solid structure. Show actual prices on your pricing page. Hidden pricing creates friction and drives visitors away.
Fix These First
up to +19 ptsRanked by estimated impact on your overall score
Rewrite your hero headline
Generic language — visitors can't tell what you do from the headline alone
Add a free tier or annual billing option
Low-commitment entry points (free tier, annual discount) reduce purchase friction
Rewrite your meta description
Generic meta description — this is what shows up in Google results
First Impression
F (28/100)“A visitor would think this is a fintech / financial services for someone that offers something that scales.”
Fintech / Financial Services
Unknown
Something that scales
Cost Savings / Money
Casual
Gaps:
- -Business category is implied but not clearly stated.
- -No clear target audience defined. Could be for anyone, which means it resonates with no one.
- -Product description is vague. Visitors get a rough idea but no clear picture.
- -Value proposition is weakly communicated. Benefits are implied, not stated.
Suggested Rewrites
Better copy based on your product signals — click to copy
Current
Driving Performance, Elevating Outcomes
Your current headline is generic — these alternatives name what you do for whom
Current
Drive elevated outcomes and monetize your content with Outbrain Direct Response
This is what shows in Google results — specificity drives higher click-through rates
A/B Test Ideas
Specific experiments to run, ranked by expected impact
Test a hero headline that names your product category explicitly
Generic headlines force visitors to scroll to understand what you sell. Test naming the category in the first 5 words.
Test adding social proof above the fold (customer count, logos, or testimonial)
No social proof detected. Even one trust signal ("Join 500+ teams") can lift conversions significantly.
Test reducing pricing tiers from 4 to 3
Too many options cause choice paralysis. The ideal is 3 tiers with a highlighted recommended plan.
Test adding an annual/monthly billing toggle with a discount
Annual billing toggles with visible savings ("Save 20%") are a standard conversion lever.
Messaging Clarity
CTA Analysis
A- (75/100)Total CTAs
4
Above Fold
2
Best CTA
Tier 2
What Do You Sell?
D- (33/100)Hero
genericDriving Performance, Elevating Outcomes
Meta Description
genericDrive elevated outcomes and monetize your content with Outbrain Direct Response
ICP Clarity
D+ (40/100)Detected audience
decentover ten years
Positioning Archetype
75% confidenceCommunity / Movement
Driving Performance, Elevating Outcomes
Confidence: 75%
Pricing Page
A+ (85/100)4 pricing tiers detected
How You Compare
vs. other Media / Content / Publishing sites in the index
| Dimension | outbrain.com | keap.com | zight.com | infusionsoft.… | managewp.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 87-25 | 87-25 | 87-25 | 86-24 |
| Clarity | 33 | 59-26 | 100-67 | 59-26 | 100-67 |
| CTA | 75 | 75 | 60+15 | 75 | 75 |
| ICP | 40 | 46-6 | 91-51 | 46-6 | 15+25 |
| 1st Impr. | 28 | 60-32 | 60-32 | 60-32 | 52-24 |
| Pricing | 85 | 95-10 | 80+5 | 95-10 | 100-15 |
What We Analyzed
Title
Outbrain Direct Response to Maximize Your ROI
Word count
615
Hero text
Driving Performance, Elevating Outcomes
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