diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index a1d4626..78aee81 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -30,19 +30,16 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       <NavbarLayoutFloatingInline
       navItems={[
         {
-          name: "About",
-          id: "#about",
-        },
+          name: "About",          id: "#about"},
         {
-          name: "Research",
-          id: "#research",
-        },
+          name: "Research",          id: "#research"},
         {
-          name: "Contact",
-          id: "#contact",
-        },
+          name: "Contact",          id: "#contact"},
       ]}
       brandName="Pat Fidopiastis"
+      button={{
+        text: "Get Started",        href: "#contact"
+      }}
     />
   </div>
 
@@ -52,39 +49,23 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       description="Professor of Microbiology at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dedicated to exploring the unseen worlds of bacterial life and advancing scientific education."
       buttons={[
         {
-          text: "Learn More",
-          href: "#about",
-        },
+          text: "Learn More",          href: "#about"},
         {
-          text: "Contact",
-          href: "#contact",
-        },
+          text: "Contact",          href: "#contact"},
       ]}
       slides={[
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/professional-medical-development-scientist-laboratory_482257-10502.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Prof. Pat Fidopiastis Portrait",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/professional-medical-development-scientist-laboratory_482257-10502.jpg",          imageAlt: "Prof. Pat Fidopiastis Portrait"},
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/different-multicolored-bubbles-texture_23-2148205039.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Microbiology Bacterial Research",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/different-multicolored-bubbles-texture_23-2148205039.jpg",          imageAlt: "Microbiology Bacterial Research"},
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/cobweb-with-dew-it_1268-33611.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Abstract Microbiology Molecular Visualization",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/cobweb-with-dew-it_1268-33611.jpg",          imageAlt: "Abstract Microbiology Molecular Visualization"},
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/girl-pushing-her-colleague-with-physical-impairment-through-library_482257-126269.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Cal Poly Microbiology Laboratory Setting",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/girl-pushing-her-colleague-with-physical-impairment-through-library_482257-126269.jpg",          imageAlt: "Cal Poly Microbiology Laboratory Setting"},
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-worker-examining-substance-petri-dish-while-conducting-research_181624-1246.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Petri Dish Bacterial Culture",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-worker-examining-substance-petri-dish-while-conducting-research_181624-1246.jpg",          imageAlt: "Petri Dish Bacterial Culture"},
         {
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-worker-analyzing-blood-sample-glass_482257-7732.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Academic Excellence Laboratory Setting",
-        },
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-worker-analyzing-blood-sample-glass_482257-7732.jpg",          imageAlt: "Academic Excellence Laboratory Setting"},
       ]}
     />
   </div>
@@ -94,9 +75,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       useInvertedBackground={false}
       title="A Passion for Microbiology"
       description={[
-        "Professor Pat Fidopiastis brings deep expertise in microbiology to the Cal Poly SLO community. With a focus on understanding bacterial pathogenesis and molecular interactions, he bridges the gap between complex research and accessible education.",
-        "Through his years of research and teaching, he has fostered a laboratory environment that encourages students to pursue rigorous inquiry. His work explores key biological mechanisms that shape our fundamental understanding of microbial systems.",
-      ]}
+        "Professor Pat Fidopiastis brings deep expertise in microbiology to the Cal Poly SLO community. With a focus on understanding bacterial pathogenesis and molecular interactions, he bridges the gap between complex research and accessible education.",        "Through his years of research and teaching, he has fostered a laboratory environment that encourages students to pursue rigorous inquiry. His work explores key biological mechanisms that shape our fundamental understanding of microbial systems."]}
     />
   </div>
 
@@ -108,23 +87,11 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       useInvertedBackground={true}
       features={[
         {
-          title: "Bacterial Pathogenesis",
-          description: "Studying mechanisms of bacterial interaction and virulence within complex biological host systems.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/university-student-prepares-exam-by-researching-cells-microorganisms_482257-118794.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Bacterial Pathogenesis Research",
-        },
+          title: "Bacterial Pathogenesis",          description: "Studying mechanisms of bacterial interaction and virulence within complex biological host systems.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/university-student-prepares-exam-by-researching-cells-microorganisms_482257-118794.jpg",          imageAlt: "Bacterial Pathogenesis Research"},
         {
-          title: "Molecular Interactions",
-          description: "Analyzing the specific molecular pathways that govern bacterial cell communication and environmental responses.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-supplies-medical-work_23-2149744719.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Molecular Interaction Microscopy",
-        },
+          title: "Molecular Interactions",          description: "Analyzing the specific molecular pathways that govern bacterial cell communication and environmental responses.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-supplies-medical-work_23-2149744719.jpg",          imageAlt: "Molecular Interaction Microscopy"},
         {
-          title: "Microbiology Education",
-          description: "Developing effective teaching models to engage undergraduates in hands-on scientific research protocols.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/top-view-science-elements-lab-with-empty-notepad_23-2148697225.jpg",
-          imageAlt: "Microbiology Research Education",
-        },
+          title: "Microbiology Education",          description: "Developing effective teaching models to engage undergraduates in hands-on scientific research protocols.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/top-view-science-elements-lab-with-empty-notepad_23-2148697225.jpg",          imageAlt: "Microbiology Research Education"},
       ]}
       title="Areas of Research"
       description="Advancing knowledge in bacterial pathogenesis and molecular biology through innovative laboratory methods and peer-reviewed studies."
@@ -133,30 +100,16 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
 
   <div id="metrics" data-section="metrics">
       <MetricCardEleven
+      animationType="slide-up"
       textboxLayout="default"
       useInvertedBackground={false}
       metrics={[
         {
-          id: "m1",
-          value: "15+",
-          title: "Published Papers",
-          description: "Peer-reviewed journals and academic studies.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/executives-checking-diagrams-with-touchpad_1098-370.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "m1",          value: "15+",          title: "Published Papers",          description: "Peer-reviewed journals and academic studies.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/executives-checking-diagrams-with-touchpad_1098-370.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "m2",
-          value: "20+",
-          title: "Years Experience",
-          description: "Dedicated service to microbiology research.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-supplies-medical-work_23-2149744711.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "m2",          value: "20+",          title: "Years Experience",          description: "Dedicated service to microbiology research.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-supplies-medical-work_23-2149744711.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "m3",
-          value: "500+",
-          title: "Students Mentored",
-          description: "Training the next generation of scientists.",
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-samples-arrangement_23-2151134961.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "m3",          value: "500+",          title: "Students Mentored",          description: "Training the next generation of scientists.",          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/laboratory-samples-arrangement_23-2151134961.jpg"},
       ]}
       title="Academic Impact"
       description="Evidence of significant contributions to the field of microbiology and scientific education over the course of an illustrious career."
@@ -170,45 +123,20 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       useInvertedBackground={true}
       testimonials={[
         {
-          id: "t1",
-          name: "Sarah Miller",
-          handle: "@smiller_bio",
-          testimonial: "Professor Fidopiastis made complex molecular pathways accessible and exciting. His mentorship changed my career trajectory.",
-          rating: 5,
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/beautiful-student-happy-be-back-university_23-2148586556.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "t1",          name: "Sarah Miller",          handle: "@smiller_bio",          testimonial: "Professor Fidopiastis made complex molecular pathways accessible and exciting. His mentorship changed my career trajectory.",          rating: 5,
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/beautiful-student-happy-be-back-university_23-2148586556.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "t2",
-          name: "Dr. James Chen",
-          handle: "@jchen_research",
-          testimonial: "A truly rigorous scientist and an exceptional teacher. His work on bacterial pathogenesis is highly respected in our field.",
-          rating: 5,
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/glad-young-man-with-african-hairstyle-posing-with-arms-crossed-his-office-with-other-employees-male-manager-blue-shirt-smiling-conference-workplace_197531-3748.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "t2",          name: "Dr. James Chen",          handle: "@jchen_research",          testimonial: "A truly rigorous scientist and an exceptional teacher. His work on bacterial pathogenesis is highly respected in our field.",          rating: 5,
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/glad-young-man-with-african-hairstyle-posing-with-arms-crossed-his-office-with-other-employees-male-manager-blue-shirt-smiling-conference-workplace_197531-3748.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "t3",
-          name: "Alex Rodriguez",
-          handle: "@arod_bio",
-          testimonial: "Working in his lab taught me the importance of scientific precision and curiosity. An incredible mentor.",
-          rating: 5,
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-girl-showing-two-books_1169-120.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "t3",          name: "Alex Rodriguez",          handle: "@arod_bio",          testimonial: "Working in his lab taught me the importance of scientific precision and curiosity. An incredible mentor.",          rating: 5,
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-girl-showing-two-books_1169-120.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "t4",
-          name: "Dr. Elena Vargas",
-          handle: "@evargas_micro",
-          testimonial: "Collaborating with Pat on pathogenesis studies has been a highlight of my recent academic work.",
-          rating: 5,
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/medium-shot-smiley-doctor-wearing-goggles_23-2148816204.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "t4",          name: "Dr. Elena Vargas",          handle: "@evargas_micro",          testimonial: "Collaborating with Pat on pathogenesis studies has been a highlight of my recent academic work.",          rating: 5,
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/medium-shot-smiley-doctor-wearing-goggles_23-2148816204.jpg"},
         {
-          id: "t5",
-          name: "Michael Kim",
-          handle: "@mkim_slo",
-          testimonial: "His deep knowledge and passion for biology make him one of the most engaging professors at Cal Poly.",
-          rating: 5,
-          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-teacher-wearing-glasses-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-showing-chalkboard-explaining-lesson-explaining-lesson-with-serious-face_141793-131397.jpg",
-        },
+          id: "t5",          name: "Michael Kim",          handle: "@mkim_slo",          testimonial: "His deep knowledge and passion for biology make him one of the most engaging professors at Cal Poly.",          rating: 5,
+          imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/man-teacher-wearing-glasses-sitting-school-desk-front-blackboard-classroom-showing-chalkboard-explaining-lesson-explaining-lesson-with-serious-face_141793-131397.jpg"},
       ]}
       showRating={true}
       title="Student & Peer Insights"
@@ -220,14 +148,11 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       <ContactText
       useInvertedBackground={false}
       background={{
-        variant: "gradient-bars",
-      }}
+        variant: "gradient-bars"}}
       text="Are you interested in microbiology research or potential collaboration? Get in touch to learn more about ongoing projects."
       buttons={[
         {
-          text: "Contact Professor",
-          href: "mailto:pfidopia@calpoly.edu",
-        },
+          text: "Contact Professor",          href: "mailto:pfidopia@calpoly.edu"},
       ]}
     />
   </div>
@@ -236,33 +161,21 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       <FooterSimple
       columns={[
         {
-          title: "Academic",
-          items: [
+          title: "Academic",          items: [
             {
-              label: "About Pat",
-              href: "#about",
-            },
+              label: "About Pat",              href: "#about"},
             {
-              label: "Research Projects",
-              href: "#research",
-            },
+              label: "Research Projects",              href: "#research"},
             {
-              label: "Publications",
-              href: "#research",
-            },
+              label: "Publications",              href: "#research"},
           ],
         },
         {
-          title: "Quick Links",
-          items: [
+          title: "Quick Links",          items: [
             {
-              label: "Cal Poly Microbiology",
-              href: "https://micro.calpoly.edu",
-            },
+              label: "Cal Poly Microbiology",              href: "https://micro.calpoly.edu"},
             {
-              label: "Contact",
-              href: "#contact",
-            },
+              label: "Contact",              href: "#contact"},
           ],
         },
       ]}