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Above the Fold

What does "above the fold" mean?

"Above the Fold" refers to the area of a webpage that is visible immediately after loading, without scrolling. The term originates from newspaper printing, the upper half of the page above the fold. On the web, this area determines within seconds whether users stay or leave. At Waterproof Web Wizard, we place the key message, value proposition, and a clear call to action above the fold, measurably, not just intuitively.

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  • Visible area
  • First Screen
  • Above the fold
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