diff --git a/src/app/page.tsx b/src/app/page.tsx
index 8310d38..e29a3ff 100644
--- a/src/app/page.tsx
+++ b/src/app/page.tsx
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
       borderRadius="soft"
       contentWidth="mediumSmall"
       sizing="mediumLargeSizeMediumTitles"
-      background="grid"
+      background="circleGradient"
       cardStyle="gradient-mesh"
       primaryButtonStyle="gradient"
       secondaryButtonStyle="solid"
@@ -50,20 +50,20 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { text: "Book Appointment", href: "#contact" },
           ]}
           buttonAnimation="slide-up"
-          background={{ variant: "grid" }}
+          background={{ variant: "animated-grid" }}
           carouselItems={[
             {
-              id: "1",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Ace of Fades barber shop interior"},
+              id: "1",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg",              imageAlt: "Ace of Fades barber shop interior"},
             {
-              id: "2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-person-holding-trimmer_23-2148257059.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "Professional skin fade haircut"},
+              id: "2",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-person-holding-trimmer_23-2148257059.jpg",              imageAlt: "Professional skin fade haircut"},
             {
               id: "3",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/brunette-man-lies-with-open-eyes-while-barber-cuts-his-beard_1304-2776.jpg",              imageAlt: "Expert beard trimming service"},
             {
               id: "4",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-man-apron-putting-shaving-foam-face-satisfied-client-orange-wall_141793-61620.jpg",              imageAlt: "Professional kids haircut"},
             {
-              id: "5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Barber shop welcome area"},
+              id: "5",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg",              imageAlt: "Barber shop welcome area"},
             {
-              id: "6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-person-holding-trimmer_23-2148257059.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Quality barbershop service"},
+              id: "6",              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/close-up-person-holding-trimmer_23-2148257059.jpg",              imageAlt: "Quality barbershop service"},
           ]}
           autoPlay={true}
           autoPlayInterval={4000}
@@ -116,9 +116,10 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
             { value: "4.9★", title: "Average Rating" },
           ]}
           useInvertedBackground={true}
-          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg?_wi=3"
+          imageSrc="http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/barber-applying-cream-clients-beard_107420-94758.jpg"
           imageAlt="Ace of Fades barber shop team"
           mediaAnimation="slide-up"
+          metricsAnimation="slide-up"
         />
       </div>
 
@@ -136,10 +137,10 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           testimonials={[
             {
               id: "1",              name: "James Mitchell",              role: "Regular Customer",              company: "Chester Local",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-woman-with-long-brown-hair-black-t-shirt-white-jacket_613910-8245.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "James Mitchell"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-woman-with-long-brown-hair-black-t-shirt-white-jacket_613910-8245.jpg",              imageAlt: "James Mitchell"},
             {
               id: "2",              name: "David Thompson",              role: "Student",              company: "Chester Student",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/adult-barber-uniform-laughing-hair-salon_23-2148181964.jpg?_wi=1",              imageAlt: "David Thompson"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/adult-barber-uniform-laughing-hair-salon_23-2148181964.jpg",              imageAlt: "David Thompson"},
             {
               id: "3",              name: "Marcus Williams",              role: "Professional",              company: "Business Owner",              rating: 5,
               imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/unpleased-looking-side-slavic-middle-aged-male-barber-uniform-holding-barber-tools-raising-hand-isolated-purple-wall_141793-90047.jpg",              imageAlt: "Marcus Williams"},
@@ -148,10 +149,10 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
               imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-happy-red-haired-woman-with-tattoo-her-shoulder_273609-127.jpg",              imageAlt: "Alex Rodriguez"},
             {
               id: "5",              name: "Chris Anderson",              role: "Regular",              company: "Repeat Customer",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-woman-with-long-brown-hair-black-t-shirt-white-jacket_613910-8245.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Chris Anderson"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/portrait-young-woman-with-long-brown-hair-black-t-shirt-white-jacket_613910-8245.jpg",              imageAlt: "Chris Anderson"},
             {
               id: "6",              name: "Ryan Bennett",              role: "Customer",              company: "Trusted Client",              rating: 5,
-              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/adult-barber-uniform-laughing-hair-salon_23-2148181964.jpg?_wi=2",              imageAlt: "Ryan Bennett"},
+              imageSrc: "http://img.b2bpic.net/free-photo/adult-barber-uniform-laughing-hair-salon_23-2148181964.jpg",              imageAlt: "Ryan Bennett"},
           ]}
         />
       </div>
@@ -182,7 +183,7 @@ export default function LandingPage() {
           tagAnimation="slide-up"
           title="Visit Us in Chester"
           description="📍 8 Brookdale Pl, Chester CH1 3DY\n☎️ 01244 637020\n⏰ Open Daily • Closes at 7pm\n\nWalk-ins welcome. Click to call or book your appointment."
-          background={{ variant: "grid" }}
+          background={{ variant: "animated-grid" }}
           useInvertedBackground={false}
           inputPlaceholder="Enter your name"
           buttonText="Request Appointment"