diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index a3c1a6d..74aeda5 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="rounded"
       contentWidth="mediumLarge"
       sizing="mediumSizeLargeTitles"
-      background="blurBottom"
+      background={{ variant: "plain" }}
       cardStyle="layered-gradient"
       primaryButtonStyle="flat"
       secondaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
@@ -61,15 +61,15 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               name: "Sarah M.",              handle: "@clayton_local",              testimonial: "Upon walking into the shop, it felt like home. The energy here is incredible.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-caucasian-woman-smiling-confident-looking-side-street_839833-24417.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Sarah M."
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-caucasian-woman-smiling-confident-looking-side-street_839833-24417.jpg",              imageAlt: "Sarah M."
             },
             {
               name: "Michael T.",              handle: "@mountain_explorer",              testimonial: "Such a lovely place with an amazing selection of books, candles, and tarot cards.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-happy-middle-aged-business-leader_1262-4823.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Michael T."
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-happy-middle-aged-business-leader_1262-4823.jpg",              imageAlt: "Michael T."
             },
             {
               name: "Emily R.",              handle: "@wellness_seeker",              testimonial: "This place is a beacon of positivity. The staff is so friendly and knowledgeable.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/stylish-woman-wearing-yellow-bandana_273609-13308.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Emily R."
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/stylish-woman-wearing-yellow-bandana_273609-13308.jpg",              imageAlt: "Emily R."
             }
           ]}
           testimonialRotationInterval={5000}
@@ -86,7 +86,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { icon: Leaf, label: "Fair Prices", value: "Honest & transparent" },
             { icon: Home, label: "Warm Atmosphere", value: "Like home" }
           ]}
-          metricsAnimation="reveal-blur"
+          metricsAnimation="slide-up"
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>
@@ -141,13 +141,13 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
           testimonials={[
             {
-              id: "1",              title: "Felt Like Home",              quote: "Upon walking into the shop, it felt like home. The positive energy is undeniable.",              name: "Sarah Johnson",              role: "Local Visitor",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-caucasian-woman-smiling-confident-looking-side-street_839833-24417.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Sarah Johnson"
+              id: "1",              title: "Felt Like Home",              quote: "Upon walking into the shop, it felt like home. The positive energy is undeniable.",              name: "Sarah Johnson",              role: "Local Visitor",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/young-caucasian-woman-smiling-confident-looking-side-street_839833-24417.jpg",              imageAlt: "Sarah Johnson"
             },
             {
-              id: "2",              title: "Amazing Selection",              quote: "Such a lovely place with an amazing selection of books, candles, and tarot cards. Highly recommend!",              name: "Michael Chen",              role: "Regular Customer",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-happy-middle-aged-business-leader_1262-4823.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Michael Chen"
+              id: "2",              title: "Amazing Selection",              quote: "Such a lovely place with an amazing selection of books, candles, and tarot cards. Highly recommend!",              name: "Michael Chen",              role: "Regular Customer",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-happy-middle-aged-business-leader_1262-4823.jpg",              imageAlt: "Michael Chen"
             },
             {
-              id: "3",              title: "Beacon of Positivity",              quote: "This place is a beacon of positivity in Clayton. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.",              name: "Emily Rodriguez",              role: "Mountain Tourist",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/stylish-woman-wearing-yellow-bandana_273609-13308.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Emily Rodriguez"
+              id: "3",              title: "Beacon of Positivity",              quote: "This place is a beacon of positivity in Clayton. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful.",              name: "Emily Rodriguez",              role: "Mountain Tourist",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/stylish-woman-wearing-yellow-bandana_273609-13308.jpg",              imageAlt: "Emily Rodriguez"
             },
             {
               id: "4",              title: "Unique Gifts",              quote: "I always find the perfect gift here. Everything is so unique and thoughtfully curated.",              name: "David Kim",              role: "Gift Shopper",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/bearded-man-navy-t-shirt-with-closed-eyes-smiling-cheerfully-showing-teeth-standing-orange-wall_141793-81832.jpg",              imageAlt: "David Kim"