67OUT OF 100Good
Grade B
Analyzed May 28, 2026·Expires June 27, 2026
Above Media & Publishing avg (63)
Top 39% in Media & Publishing

7

Principles

32

Passing (45 checks)

13

Issues Found

mlb.com has a solid foundation of trust but 4 areas are holding the score back. That puts you above the Media & Publishing average of 63. Visitors may hesitate before taking action. Fixing the priority issues below could meaningfully increase conversions.

Principle Breakdown

How your site performs across all 7 trust-based principles

Excellent

P1

Authenticity Over Persuasion

100
Avoids corporate buzzwords
Uses first-person voice
Introduces founder or team member
Acknowledges client pain before pitching
Claims are specific, not inflated
Needs Work

P2

Problem-Focused, Not Solution-Pushing

50
Hero section leads with problem or outcome
Pain language present in copy
Uses questions to engage, not just statements
Explicitly names who you help and their problem
Educational content available
Needs Work

P3

Remove Pressure Tactics

50
No urgency manipulation
No artificial scarcity
No countdown timers
CTAs use invitation language
Needs Work

P4

Build Trust Before Asking

56
Credentials or qualifications shown
Years in business or experience stated
Media mentions or press coverage
Specific results or social proof numbers
Testimonials or client reviews
Risk reversal (guarantee, cancel anytime, or refund policy)
Low-risk or free entry point offered
Testimonials include name, title, or company
Third-party review platform present (Trustpilot, G2, Clutch, etc.)
Case study or client results page
Video testimonial or social proof video
About page linked from site
Client or partner logos displayed
Excellent

P5

Transparency

93
Pricing visible or pricing page linked
Phone number or direct contact visible
Privacy policy linked
Footer contains company information
Social profiles linked
Process or methodology explained
Physical location or service area stated
Good

P6

Two-Way Conversation

65
Contact form available
Phone or email contact visible
Booking or calendar link available
FAQ or Q&A section present
Email address directly visible
Live chat or messaging widget
Needs Work

P7

Qualify, Don't Convince

55
States who this is for (ideal client criteria)
States who this is NOT for
Uses "discovery" or "fit" framing for calls
Form or booking process to screen enquiries
Qualification language invites self-selection

What You're Doing Right

These principles are strong — protect them as you make changes elsewhere.

Principle 1

Authenticity Over Persuasion

100

/ 100

Principle 5

Transparency

93

/ 100

Your Action Plan

Ranked by impact-to-effort ratio — your #1 priority fix is shown below.

1
Quick WinP2#1 Priority

Hero section leads with problem or outcome

Open your hero with the problem your ideal client wakes up thinking about, or a concrete outcome they want

+4.5pts

potential

2
Quick WinP3

No urgency manipulation

Remove all time-pressure language and let the quality of your offer create natural desire

+4.5pts

potential

3
Quick WinP4

Specific results or social proof numbers

Add at least one specific, verifiable number to your copy — clients helped, results achieved, years active

+3.1pts

potential

4
Quick WinP2

Explicitly names who you help and their problem

Add a clear one-sentence statement of exactly who you serve and what problem you solve

+3pts

potential

5
Quick WinP3

CTAs use invitation language

Rewrite every CTA as an invitation rather than a demand

+3pts

potential

6
Quick WinP7

States who this is for (ideal client criteria)

Add a dedicated "Who This Is For" section with 3-5 specific client descriptors

+3pts

potential

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