Homepage scorecard · Wed Nov 11, 2026

Cotopaxi

Verdict · rubric v1.0, pre-calibration

Strong

34/40

Lowest dimension
Value & differentiation, 2/5
Screenshot of the Cotopaxi homepage on Nov 11, 2026, phone, above the fold
First screen
Screenshot of the Cotopaxi homepage on Nov 11, 2026 after closing the popup, phone, above the fold
After closing the popup
Homepage URL
https://www.cotopaxi.com/
Vertical
Outdoor & sporting goods
Kind
Storefront

Dimensions

  • HeadlineJudgment

    Both checks pass. Product category in view: After closing the popup: Nav tabs read "PACKS & BAGS" and "WOMEN'S"; hero shows people wearing puffer vests and jackets, with no modal covering the page.

  • Value & differentiationJudgment

    1 of 2 checks pass. Concrete benefit: After closing the popup: Only "FREE STANDARD SHIPPING", "Limited Edition" and bundle gift copy appear; no checkable claim about materials, features…

  • Design & hierarchyBoth

    2 of 5 checks pass. Capped at 2/5 by Overlay size. First screen unobstructed: A discount modal "Want 20% Off* Your First Purchase?" with "YES, PLEASE!" fills the whole viewport. Heading in first screen: fail.

  • Copy & voiceJudgment

    Both checks pass. Original wording: After closing the popup: "Because the best gifts just click." is a recognizable turn of phrase, a pun on the instax camera.

  • Call to actionBoth

    Both checks pass. Main button label: After closing the popup: Most prominent button reads "SHOP NOW", beginning with the imperative verb Shop.

  • RelevanceBoth

    Both checks pass. Guest access: The popup offers a first-purchase discount with a close X and "No, I'm Good"; it does not demand sign-in or account creation.

  • TrustBoth

    Both checks pass. Logo in header: After closing the popup: The "cotopaxi" wordmark with llama logo is clearly legible in the header and again in the hero.

  • Technical hygieneCheck

    All 5 checks pass.

Checks

  • PassProduct category in viewAfter closing the popup: Nav tabs read "PACKS & BAGS" and "WOMEN'S"; hero shows people wearing puffer vests and jackets, with no modal covering the page.
  • PassPage heading
  • PassLive hero text
  • PassHero offerAfter closing the popup: Hero copy "Meet the new Cotopaxi x instax™ Bundle. Because the best gifts just click." with "Limited Edition" presents a product campaign.
  • FailHeading in first screen
  • PassText size
  • PassSingle focal pointAfter closing the popup: Full-width hero photo with white text and "SHOP NOW" button takes about 60% of the viewport, clear priority over the promo bar and nav.
  • PassMain button in first screen
  • PassMain button labelAfter closing the popup: Most prominent button reads "SHOP NOW", beginning with the imperative verb Shop.
  • PassSearch in first screen
  • PassMenu button
  • PassOpen search box
  • PassHTTPS certificate
  • PassImage loading
  • PassLogo in headerAfter closing the popup: The "cotopaxi" wordmark with llama logo is clearly legible in the header and again in the hero.
  • FailOverlay size
  • FailFirst screen unobstructedA discount modal "Want 20% Off* Your First Purchase?" with "YES, PLEASE!" fills the whole viewport.
  • PassPage load
  • FailConcrete benefitAfter closing the popup: Only "FREE STANDARD SHIPPING", "Limited Edition" and bundle gift copy appear; no checkable claim about materials, features, numbers or guarantees.
  • PassOffer termsAfter closing the popup: Promo bar "FREE STANDARD SHIPPING | TODAY ONLY!" gives an end time (today only), so the offer shows a term.
  • PassOriginal wordingAfter closing the popup: "Because the best gifts just click." is a recognizable turn of phrase, a pun on the instax camera.
  • PassTyposAll visible text is spelled correctly and grammatical, e.g. "Promotion only valid for first time customers. Some restrictions apply."
  • PassGuest accessThe popup offers a first-purchase discount with a close X and "No, I'm Good"; it does not demand sign-in or account creation.
  • PassCurrency and region
  • PassContact or help link

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