diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 384a12f..af7d11e 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="soft"
       contentWidth="compact"
       sizing="medium"
-      background="noise"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="glass-depth"
       primaryButtonStyle="diagonal-gradient"
       secondaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroBillboard
           title="Professional Services in Midrand"
           description="Located in China Town Mall, Old Pretoria Rd. High-quality service delivered with excellence. Open until 6 PM."
-          background={{ variant: "noise" }}
+          background={{ variant: "sparkles-gradient" }}
           tag="Now Open"
           tagIcon={MapPin}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -118,16 +118,16 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               id: "1",              name: "John Mthembu",              handle: "@jmthembu",              testimonial: "Excellent service! Quick response, professional team, and they finished the job perfectly. Highly recommended for anyone in Midrand.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "professional headshot business portrait corporate profile customer avatar"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "professional headshot business portrait corporate profile customer avatar"},
             {
               id: "2",              name: "Sarah Chen",              handle: "@sarahc_midrand",              testimonial: "Finally found a reliable service provider nearby. Transparent pricing, great communication, and quality work. Will definitely call again.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "professional portrait business headshot corporate avatar customer profile"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "professional portrait business headshot corporate avatar customer profile"},
             {
               id: "3",              name: "David Pieterse",              handle: "@davidp",              testimonial: "Best decision calling them. Professional, punctual, and reasonably priced. Located conveniently at China Town Mall. 5 stars!",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "business profile photo professional portrait customer headshot corporate image"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "business profile photo professional portrait customer headshot corporate image"},
             {
               id: "4",              name: "Amanda Nkosi",              handle: "@amandank",              testimonial: "Fantastic experience from start to finish. They listened to what we needed and delivered beyond expectations. Highly professional.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=4",              imageAlt: "professional avatar business portrait customer photo corporate headshot"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "professional avatar business portrait customer photo corporate headshot"},
           ]}
           showRating={true}
           animationType="slide-up"