vsl-funnel

VSL Funnel

The Video Sales Letter funnel replaces long-form sales copy with a persuasive video. The viewer watches, then clicks a CTA that appears after a timed delay.

Flow

Traffic → VSL Page → Order Page → Thank You / Upsell

| Page | Purpose | Key Element | |---|---|---| | VSL Page | Deliver sales message via video | Auto-play video, delayed CTA button | | Order Page | Capture payment | Order form, guarantee, testimonials | | Upsell (optional) | One-click upsell after purchase | Single CTA, limited offer | | Thank You | Confirm purchase, deliver access | Login details, next steps |

VSL Page Requirements

Video Player

• Autoplay (muted with unmute prompt on mobile)
• No controls visible — no scrub bar, no skip (optional, controversial)
• Timed CTA reveal — button appears after 60–80% of video plays
• Simple embed: Wistia, Vimeo Pro, or Bunny Stream preferred (no YouTube — ads distract)

Timed CTA Pattern

// Reveal CTA button after X seconds
const video = document.querySelector('video');
const cta = document.querySelector('.cta-delayed');
const REVEAL_SECONDS = 900; // 15 minutes

video.addEventListener('timeupdate', () => {
  if (video.currentTime >= REVEAL_SECONDS) {
    cta.classList.add('visible');
  }
});

Page Layout

• Minimal: headline + video + CTA only
• No navigation — no distractions
• Dark background — keeps focus on video
• Optional: countdown timer below video for urgency

VSL Script Framework (for copywriter reference)

1. Pattern Interrupt (0:00–0:30)
   Hook that stops the scroll — bold claim, curiosity, controversy

2. Story / Problem (0:30–5:00)
   Relatable origin story that mirrors the viewer's pain

3. Solution Reveal (5:00–8:00)
   Introduce the product as the bridge from pain to outcome

4. Proof (8:00–12:00)
   Testimonials, case studies, results, credentials

5. Offer Stack (12:00–16:00)
   Core product + bonuses with value anchoring

6. Price Reveal & Close (16:00–18:00)
   Price drop, guarantee, urgency, final CTA

7. FAQ / Objection Crusher (18:00–20:00)
   Address remaining doubts

Conversion Benchmarks

| Metric | Target | |---|---| | VSL page view → watch 25% | > 50% | | Watch 25% → watch 75% | > 40% | | Watch 75% → click CTA | > 15% | | Click CTA → purchase | > 5% | | Overall visitor → purchase | > 1.5% |

A/B Tests

• CTA reveal time (earlier vs. later)
• Headline above video vs. no headline
• Video thumbnail (play button styles)
• Order page: one-step vs. two-step checkout
• Upsell offer vs. no upsell