Case Studies
Social proof sections for showcasing client results. Two tiers: a main highlighted section (video or image) for home/services pages, and a compact supportive version for embedding as a conversion element anywhere.
Featured Case Study with Hover Video
P Purpose
Primary social proof section for high-intent pages. A single featured case study occupies the full width — content left, hover-to-play video right — with client logo tabs below for switching between studies. The video play button and progress-bar tabs make the interactivity self-evident.
W When to Use
- Homepage: below hero or after the services section, to ground claims with proof
- Services pages: after the methodology/process section, before the final CTA
- Industry pages: as the anchor social proof for a vertical audience
- Not for listing pages (use a grid of cards instead) or for blog sidebars
I Required Inputs
- Section overline — e.g. "Case Studies" or "Client Results"
- Section title — max 60 chars. Outcome-focused, not generic
- Client logo — SVG or transparent PNG, max 24px tall
- Headline — result-first, 10–15 words. e.g. "Automated 80% of order processing for a $90M distributor"
- Description — 2–3 sentences. What they had, what we did, what changed
- Stats — 1 or 2 max. Number + unit + short label
- CTA — "Read full case study" linking to the dedicated page
- Video — 10s muted MP4 loop + poster JPG. Plays on hover, pauses on leave
! Do Not
- Auto-play video — only on hover (play button signals it visually)
- Show more than 2 stats — pick the most compelling; more dilutes impact
- Use a carousel/slider — the logo tabs with progress bars are intentional navigation
- Hide the CTA below the fold — it must be visible without scrolling inside the card
- Use stock video — real client footage, screen recordings, or branded motion only
- Write vague headlines like "Digital transformation success" — name the result and the number
V Variants
- White — default. Card on white background, subtle border + shadow
- Grey — snow background. Use when preceded by a white section for contrast
- Dark — ink background. Card in dark ink, stats + titles flip to white. Use as a dramatic mid-page break
F Typical Page Flow
- After: services section, methodology/TriStorm section, or client logos strip
- Before: final CTA ending (Bold or Soft) or FAQ section
- Pairs well with Supportive Case Study as a secondary proof point further down
- Do not place two Main Case Study sections on the same page — one is enough
Featured Case Study with Static Image
P Purpose
Same content-left / media-right layout as the video variant, but with a static image (product screenshot, branded graphic, team photo). Use when no video is available or when visual simplicity is preferred. Can mix with video cards in a tabbed set.
W When to Use
- When no client video is available but you still need the featured layout
- When the case study is better represented by a product screenshot or dashboard UI
- Can be mixed with video variants inside the same logo-tab set
I Required Inputs
- Same as Video variant, minus the video file
- Image — JPG/PNG, at least 1200px wide. Product UI, team photo, or client environment. Object-fit: cover
- Use branded gradient placeholders (gradient-a/b/c) when no real image is ready
! Do Not
- Add a play button — no video, no play affordance
- Use generic stock photos — real screenshots or branded gradients only
- Stretch low-res images — object-fit: cover will crop; make sure the composition works
V Variants
- White — default, same as video variant
- Grey — snow background for contrast
- Dark variant also available (shares CSS with video variant)
F Typical Page Flow
- Same placement as the video variant — after services, before final CTA
- Interchangeable with the video variant; choose based on available assets
Compact Social-Proof CTA
P Purpose
Lightweight social proof block designed as a conversion nudge. Small enough to embed between any two content sections — it breaks up the page while reinforcing credibility with a real client quote, a single stat, and a CTA.
W When to Use
- Between content sections on long pages (services, about, methodology) to break monotony with proof
- Above the footer as a final social proof nudge before the CTA ending
- On pages where the Main Case Study is too heavy but you still need proof
- Limit to one per page region — don't stack multiple adjacent
I Required Inputs
- Inline variant: client quote (2 sentences max), client logo, attribution (name + title + company), 1 stat (number + label), CTA button
- Card variant: image/gradient, client logo, headline (1 line), 1 stat, "Read case study" link
! Do Not
- Use more than 1 stat — this is a nudge, not a data display
- Write quotes longer than 2 sentences — brevity is the whole point
- Stack multiple supportive blocks next to each other — one per page region
- Use the Card variant if you already have the Main Case Study on the same page — too much overlap
V Variants
- Inline (White) — no card frame. Quote left, stat + CTA right. Lightest option, blends into content
- Inline (Grey) — same on snow background. Good for contrast between white sections
- Inline (Dark) — ink background. Use as a dramatic divider
- Card (White/Grey) — horizontal card with image left, content right. More visual weight for higher-intent pages
- Card (Dark) — dark card variant for dark page contexts
F Typical Page Flow
- After: services list, FAQ section, thought leadership content, or methodology section
- Before: CTA ending section, contact form, or footer
- Pairs well with the Main Case Study earlier on the page — this acts as a lighter reminder
"Vstorm's discovery phase paid for itself before the build started. They found a $400K/yr efficiency gap we didn't know existed."
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