diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 8c6cb66..39251ca 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ const navItems = [
 const testimonials = [
   {
     name: "Local Gamer",    handle: "Regular Customer",    testimonial: "Best game store in Southwest Michigan. Huge selection and knowledgeable staff!",    rating: 5,
-    imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-young-businessman-suit-looking-camera-meeting_1163-4654.jpg?_wi=1"},
+    imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-young-businessman-suit-looking-camera-meeting_1163-4654.jpg"},
   {
     name: "Collector",    handle: "Trading Card Enthusiast",    testimonial: "Unbeatable prices on trading cards. Always have what I'm looking for.",    rating: 5,
-    imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-young-businessman-suit-looking-camera-meeting_1163-4654.jpg?_wi=2"},
+    imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/smiling-young-businessman-suit-looking-camera-meeting_1163-4654.jpg"},
 ];
 
 const features = [
@@ -118,6 +118,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
 
       <div id="hero" data-section="hero">
         <HeroSplitTestimonial
+          background={{ variant: "plain" }}
           title="Southwest Michigan's Gaming Hub Since 1983"
           description="Buy, trade, and discover retro and modern games with a thriving local gaming community. The region's largest selection of video games, trading cards, and gaming accessories."
           tag="Local Gaming Legend"