diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index e702b51..cdc5571 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="rounded"
       contentWidth="mediumLarge"
       sizing="largeSmallSizeMediumTitles"
-      background="noiseDiagonalGradient"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="soft-shadow"
       primaryButtonStyle="radial-glow"
       secondaryButtonStyle="glass"
@@ -58,22 +58,22 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               name: "Maria Santos",              handle: "Regular Customer",              testimonial: "The best croissants I've ever had! Fresh, flaky, and absolutely delicious.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
             },
             {
               name: "James Wilson",              handle: "Happy Client",              testimonial: "Your sourdough bread has ruined me for store-bought. It's that good!",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
             },
             {
               name: "Sophie Laurent",              handle: "Event Planner",              testimonial: "Partnered with Sweet Bakes for corporate events. Consistently amazing quality.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/happy-pretty-young-lady-posing-camera-city-park_1262-20561.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "happy woman customer portrait smile"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/happy-pretty-young-lady-posing-camera-city-park_1262-20561.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy woman customer portrait smile"
             },
             {
               name: "David Chen",              handle: "Coffee Shop Owner",              testimonial: "Our customers ask for your pastries by name. You've set the standard.",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-handsome-bearded-african-american-businessman-brown-classic-jacket-isolated-dark-background_613910-6626.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "smiling man professional portrait avatar"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-handsome-bearded-african-american-businessman-brown-classic-jacket-isolated-dark-background_613910-6626.jpg",              imageAlt: "smiling man professional portrait avatar"
             }
           ]}
-          background={{ variant: "noiseDiagonalGradient" }}
+          background={{ variant: "glowing-orb" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
         />
       </div>
@@ -135,27 +135,27 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               id: "1",              name: "Emma Johnson",              role: "Event Planner",              testimonial: "Their custom cakes are works of art. Every event is elevated with Sweet Bakes. Highly recommended!",              icon: Cake,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
             },
             {
               id: "2",              name: "Michael Torres",              role: "Restaurant Owner",              testimonial: "We've been ordering their pastries for our breakfast service for three years. Consistency and quality are unmatched.",              icon: Award,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
             },
             {
               id: "3",              name: "Lisa Anderson",              role: "Corporate Manager",              testimonial: "Perfect for office meetings and special occasions. Our team loves them, and they always arrive fresh.",              icon: Smile,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/happy-pretty-young-lady-posing-camera-city-park_1262-20561.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "happy woman customer portrait smile"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/happy-pretty-young-lady-posing-camera-city-park_1262-20561.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy woman customer portrait smile"
             },
             {
               id: "4",              name: "Robert Kim",              role: "Regular Customer",              testimonial: "I visit three times a week. The bread is incredible, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.",              icon: Heart,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-handsome-bearded-african-american-businessman-brown-classic-jacket-isolated-dark-background_613910-6626.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "smiling man professional portrait avatar"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-handsome-bearded-african-american-businessman-brown-classic-jacket-isolated-dark-background_613910-6626.jpg",              imageAlt: "smiling man professional portrait avatar"
             },
             {
               id: "5",              name: "Sarah Mitchell",              role: "Food Blogger",              testimonial: "Authentic flavors, beautiful presentation, and amazing taste. This is real artisan baking.",              icon: Star,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-portrait-bearded-smiling-black-man-wool-suit_613910-15883.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy customer portrait professional"
             },
             {
               id: "6",              name: "Thomas Green",              role: "Catering Client",              testimonial: "Handled our 200-person event with professionalism and delicious products. Worth every penny.",              icon: ThumbsUp,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg?_wi=3",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/closeup-confident-businessman-turn-face-camera-smiling-selfassured-standing-white-backgro_1258-113227.jpg",              imageAlt: "happy man portrait professional headshot"
             }
           ]}
           carouselMode="buttons"
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           inputPlaceholder="Enter your email address"
           buttonText="Subscribe"
           termsText="We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time. By subscribing, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy."
-          background={{ variant: "noiseDiagonalGradient" }}
+          background={{ variant: "glowing-orb" }}
           useInvertedBackground={true}
         />
       </div>