diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 51d9da0..8394ca2 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="rounded"
       contentWidth="small"
       sizing="mediumSizeLargeTitles"
-      background="aurora"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="gradient-mesh"
       primaryButtonStyle="flat"
       secondaryButtonStyle="layered"
@@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
         <HeroBillboard
           title="Claim Your Territory"
           description="Transform every run, walk, and ride into territory conquest. Watch your fitness map grow as you dominate neighborhoods and compete with friends in real time."
-          background={{ variant: "aurora" }}
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           tag="Gamified Fitness"
           tagIcon={Zap}
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
@@ -161,27 +161,27 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               id: "1",              name: "Sarah Chen",              handle: "@sarahrunner",              testimonial: "Territory Fitness completely changed how I approach running. The gamification keeps me motivated every single day. I've claimed 50+ territories this month alone!",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Sarah Chen"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "Sarah Chen"
             },
             {
               id: "2",              name: "Marcus Johnson",              handle: "@cyclingmarcus",              testimonial: "The real-time competition with friends pushes me harder than any traditional fitness app. The leaderboard system is addictive in the best way possible.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Marcus Johnson"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "Marcus Johnson"
             },
             {
               id: "3",              name: "Elena Rodriguez",              handle: "@fitlikeelena",              testimonial: "As a casual fitness enthusiast, I love that Territory Fitness makes accountability fun. The territorial conquest mechanic is genius and keeps me consistent.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "Elena Rodriguez"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "Elena Rodriguez"
             },
             {
               id: "4",              name: "James Park",              handle: "@competitivejames",              testimonial: "The dashboard is beautifully designed and incredibly intuitive. I can see all my territory progress in real-time. This is the future of fitness tracking.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=4",              imageAlt: "James Park"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "James Park"
             },
             {
               id: "5",              name: "Ava Williams",              handle: "@teamwalkingava",              testimonial: "Territory Fitness bridges the gap between casual walkers and serious athletes. I walk more now because I want to claim my neighborhood's territories.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=5",              imageAlt: "Ava Williams"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "Ava Williams"
             },
             {
               id: "6",              name: "David Kumar",              handle: "@davidfitquest",              testimonial: "The seamless integration with my fitness tracker and the smooth animations make this my go-to app. Territory Fitness is pure magic for competitive athletes.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg?_wi=6",              imageAlt: "David Kumar"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-young-handsome-successful-man_1163-5475.jpg",              imageAlt: "David Kumar"
             }
           ]}
           showRating={true}