diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 8623b3c..2755d61 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="soft"
       contentWidth="compact"
       sizing="largeSizeMediumTitles"
-      background="aurora"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="layered-gradient"
       primaryButtonStyle="primary-glow"
       secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroBillboardTestimonial
           title="Stay in the Heart of Berlin"
           description="A vibrant hostel experience steps from Rosenthaler Platz. Meet travelers from around the world in our social spaces, enjoy clean modern rooms, and explore Berlin's best attractions."
+          background={{ variant: "glowing-orb" }}
           tag="Welcome to Circus"
           tagIcon={Sparkles}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -81,7 +82,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { value: "4.5★", title: "Guest Rating" },
             { value: "1,800+", title: "Happy Reviews" }
           ]}
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-woman-working-together-animation-studio_23-2149207968.jpg?_wi=1"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-woman-working-together-animation-studio_23-2149207968.jpg"
           imageAlt="Circus Hostel lounge area"
           mediaAnimation="slide-up"
           metricsAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -156,7 +157,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
               id: "bar",              value: "Nightly",              title: "Bar Events",              description: "Meet other travelers over drinks",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-man-proposing-woman_23-2149212181.jpg",              imageAlt: "Circus Hostel bar social gathering"
             },
             {
-              id: "lounge",              value: "24/7",              title: "Social Spaces",              description: "Connect in our cozy common areas",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-woman-working-together-animation-studio_23-2149207968.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Comfortable hostel lounge area"
+              id: "lounge",              value: "24/7",              title: "Social Spaces",              description: "Connect in our cozy common areas",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-woman-working-together-animation-studio_23-2149207968.jpg",              imageAlt: "Comfortable hostel lounge area"
             }
           ]}
           animationType="slide-up"
@@ -202,7 +203,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { text: "Call Reception", href: "tel:+493020003939" }
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
-          background={{ variant: "aurora" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>
diff --git a/src/components/shared/SvgTextLogo/SvgTextLogo.tsx b/src/components/shared/SvgTextLogo/SvgTextLogo.tsx
index f214190..c1da150 100644
--- a/src/components/shared/SvgTextLogo/SvgTextLogo.tsx
+++ b/src/components/shared/SvgTextLogo/SvgTextLogo.tsx
@@ -1,51 +1,36 @@
-"use client";
-
-import { memo } from "react";
-import useSvgTextLogo from "./useSvgTextLogo";
-import { cls } from "@/lib/utils";
+import React from 'react';
 
 interface SvgTextLogoProps {
-  logoText: string;
-  adjustHeightFactor?: number;
-  verticalAlign?: "top" | "center";
+  text: string;
+  fontSize?: number;
+  fontFamily?: string;
+  fill?: string;
   className?: string;
 }
 
-const SvgTextLogo = memo<SvgTextLogoProps>(function SvgTextLogo({
-  logoText,
-  adjustHeightFactor,
-  verticalAlign = "top",
-  className = "",
-}) {
-  const { svgRef, textRef, viewBox, aspectRatio } = useSvgTextLogo(logoText, false, adjustHeightFactor);
-
+export default function SvgTextLogo({
+  text,
+  fontSize = 32,
+  fontFamily = 'Arial, sans-serif',
+  fill = '#000000',
+  className = '',
+}: SvgTextLogoProps) {
   return (
     <svg
-      ref={svgRef}
-      viewBox={viewBox}
-      className={cls("w-full", className)}
-      style={{ aspectRatio: aspectRatio }}
-      preserveAspectRatio="none"
-      role="img"
-      aria-label={`${logoText} logo`}
+      viewBox={`0 0 ${text.length * fontSize * 0.6} ${fontSize * 1.5}`}
+      xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"
+      className={className}
     >
       <text
-        ref={textRef}
         x="0"
-        y={verticalAlign === "center" ? "50%" : "0"}
-        className="font-bold fill-current"
-        style={{
-          fontSize: "20px",
-          letterSpacing: "-0.02em",
-          dominantBaseline: verticalAlign === "center" ? "middle" : "text-before-edge"
-        }}
+        y={fontSize}
+        fontSize={fontSize}
+        fontFamily={fontFamily}
+        fill={fill}
+        dominantBaseline="hanging"
       >
-        {logoText}
+        {text}
       </text>
     </svg>
   );
-});
-
-SvgTextLogo.displayName = "SvgTextLogo";
-
-export default SvgTextLogo;
+}