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1# One-Pager Templates
3Templates for different one-pager use cases, with layout guidance and copy prompts.
One-Pager Templates
Templates for different one-pager use cases, with layout guidance and copy prompts.
Raw lines 1 to 45## Product Overview One-Pager
7The default one-pager. Introduces your product to someone who knows nothing about you.
Product Overview One-Pager
The default one-pager. Introduces your product to someone who knows nothing about you.
Raw lines 5 to 89### Structure
11```
12[Logo] [Tagline]
14HEADLINE: One sentence describing what you do and who it's for.
16THE PROBLEM
172-3 sentences describing the pain your buyer faces.
19THE SOLUTION
202-3 sentences describing how your product solves it.
22WHY [YOUR PRODUCT]
23• Differentiator 1 — One sentence explaining the benefit
24• Differentiator 2 — One sentence explaining the benefit
25• Differentiator 3 — One sentence explaining the benefit
27PROOF
28"Customer quote with specific result." — Name, Title, Company
29[Optional: 2-3 metric callouts: "X% improvement", "Y hours saved"]
31[CTA Button/Link] [Contact: name@company.com]
32```
Structure
[Logo] [Tagline]
HEADLINE: One sentence describing what you do and who it's for.
THE PROBLEM
2-3 sentences describing the pain your buyer faces.
THE SOLUTION
2-3 sentences describing how your product solves it.
WHY [YOUR PRODUCT]
• Differentiator 1 — One sentence explaining the benefit
• Differentiator 2 — One sentence explaining the benefit
• Differentiator 3 — One sentence explaining the benefit
PROOF
"Customer quote with specific result." — Name, Title, Company
[Optional: 2-3 metric callouts: "X% improvement", "Y hours saved"]
[CTA Button/Link] [Contact: name@company.com]Raw lines 9 to 3334### Copy Prompts
36- Headline: "What do you do, in one sentence, that makes someone say 'tell me more'?"
37- Problem: "What is your buyer struggling with before they find you?"
38- Differentiators: "If you could only tell them 3 things, what would make them choose you?"
40---
Copy Prompts
- Headline: "What do you do, in one sentence, that makes someone say 'tell me more'?"
- Problem: "What is your buyer struggling with before they find you?"
- Differentiators: "If you could only tell them 3 things, what would make them choose you?"
Raw lines 34 to 41
42## Use-Case Specific One-Pager
44Tailored to a specific workflow, vertical, or problem. More targeted than the product overview.
Use-Case Specific One-Pager
Tailored to a specific workflow, vertical, or problem. More targeted than the product overview.
Raw lines 42 to 4546### Structure
48```
49[Logo] [Use Case: e.g., "For Sales Teams"]
51HEADLINE: How [your product] helps [persona] [achieve outcome].
53THE CHALLENGE
54When [persona] needs to [task], they face [specific pain].
55This leads to [consequence]: [time wasted / money lost / risk].
57HOW IT WORKS
581. [Step 1] — What happens and why it matters
592. [Step 2] — What happens and why it matters
603. [Step 3] — What happens and why it matters
62RESULTS
63• [Metric 1]: Before → After
64• [Metric 2]: Before → After
65• [Metric 3]: Before → After
67CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
68"Quote about this specific use case." — Name, Title, Company
70[CTA: "See it in action" or "Start a pilot"] [Contact info]
71```
Structure
[Logo] [Use Case: e.g., "For Sales Teams"]
HEADLINE: How [your product] helps [persona] [achieve outcome].
THE CHALLENGE
When [persona] needs to [task], they face [specific pain].
This leads to [consequence]: [time wasted / money lost / risk].
HOW IT WORKS
1. [Step 1] — What happens and why it matters
2. [Step 2] — What happens and why it matters
3. [Step 3] — What happens and why it matters
RESULTS
• [Metric 1]: Before → After
• [Metric 2]: Before → After
• [Metric 3]: Before → After
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
"Quote about this specific use case." — Name, Title, Company
[CTA: "See it in action" or "Start a pilot"] [Contact info]Raw lines 46 to 7273### When to Use
75- Different buyer personas need different one-pagers
76- Industry-specific versions (healthcare, fintech, e-commerce)
77- Use-case versions (reporting, onboarding, security)
79---
When to Use
- Different buyer personas need different one-pagers
- Industry-specific versions (healthcare, fintech, e-commerce)
- Use-case versions (reporting, onboarding, security)
Raw lines 73 to 80
81## Post-Meeting Leave-Behind
83Designed to reinforce a conversation that already happened. Summarizes what you discussed and proposes next steps.
Post-Meeting Leave-Behind
Designed to reinforce a conversation that already happened. Summarizes what you discussed and proposes next steps.
Raw lines 81 to 8485### Structure
87```
88[Logo] [Date of Meeting]
90MEETING RECAP: [Company Name]
92WHAT WE DISCUSSED
93• [Pain point 1 they mentioned]
94• [Pain point 2 they mentioned]
95• [Goal they're trying to achieve]
97HOW [YOUR PRODUCT] HELPS
98• [Solution to pain 1] — [Specific capability or workflow]
99• [Solution to pain 2] — [Specific capability or workflow]
100• [How you help them reach their goal]
102RELEVANT PROOF
103"Quote from a similar customer." — Name, Title, Company
104[1-2 metrics from a similar customer]
106PROPOSED NEXT STEPS
1071. [Next step with date]
1082. [Follow-up action]
1093. [Decision timeline]
111[Your name] | [Your title] | [Email] | [Phone]
112```
Structure
[Logo] [Date of Meeting]
MEETING RECAP: [Company Name]
WHAT WE DISCUSSED
• [Pain point 1 they mentioned]
• [Pain point 2 they mentioned]
• [Goal they're trying to achieve]
HOW [YOUR PRODUCT] HELPS
• [Solution to pain 1] — [Specific capability or workflow]
• [Solution to pain 2] — [Specific capability or workflow]
• [How you help them reach their goal]
RELEVANT PROOF
"Quote from a similar customer." — Name, Title, Company
[1-2 metrics from a similar customer]
PROPOSED NEXT STEPS
1. [Next step with date]
2. [Follow-up action]
3. [Decision timeline]
[Your name] | [Your title] | [Email] | [Phone]Raw lines 85 to 113114### Tips
116- Send within 24 hours of the meeting
117- Reference specific things they said (shows you listened)
118- Keep proposed next steps concrete and time-bound
119- This is the asset your champion forwards to their boss
121---
Tips
- Send within 24 hours of the meeting
- Reference specific things they said (shows you listened)
- Keep proposed next steps concrete and time-bound
- This is the asset your champion forwards to their boss
Raw lines 114 to 122
123## Champion Enablement One-Pager
125Designed specifically for your internal champion to share with their team and leadership. Written to make them look smart.
Champion Enablement One-Pager
Designed specifically for your internal champion to share with their team and leadership. Written to make them look smart.
Raw lines 123 to 126127### Structure
129```
130[Logo]
132WHY WE'RE EVALUATING [YOUR PRODUCT]
134THE SITUATION
135[2-3 sentences about the internal challenge, written as if the champion
136is explaining it to their team. Use "we" and "our" language.]
138WHAT [YOUR PRODUCT] DOES
139[1-2 sentences. Plain language, no jargon.]
141WHY THIS SOLUTION
142• [Reason 1] — How it solves our specific problem
143• [Reason 2] — How it compares to what we do today
144• [Reason 3] — How it compares to alternatives we evaluated
146EXPECTED IMPACT
147• [Metric]: Current state → Expected state
148• [Metric]: Current state → Expected state
149• [Time to value]: Live within [X weeks]
151WHO ELSE USES IT
152[2-3 recognizable company names in their industry]
153"Relevant customer quote." — Name, Title, Company
155NEXT STEPS
156• [What we're doing next]
157• [What we need from the team]
158• [Decision timeline]
160Questions? Talk to [Champion name] or [Your name at email].
161```
Structure
[Logo]
WHY WE'RE EVALUATING [YOUR PRODUCT]
THE SITUATION
[2-3 sentences about the internal challenge, written as if the champion
is explaining it to their team. Use "we" and "our" language.]
WHAT [YOUR PRODUCT] DOES
[1-2 sentences. Plain language, no jargon.]
WHY THIS SOLUTION
• [Reason 1] — How it solves our specific problem
• [Reason 2] — How it compares to what we do today
• [Reason 3] — How it compares to alternatives we evaluated
EXPECTED IMPACT
• [Metric]: Current state → Expected state
• [Metric]: Current state → Expected state
• [Time to value]: Live within [X weeks]
WHO ELSE USES IT
[2-3 recognizable company names in their industry]
"Relevant customer quote." — Name, Title, Company
NEXT STEPS
• [What we're doing next]
• [What we need from the team]
• [Decision timeline]
Questions? Talk to [Champion name] or [Your name at email].Raw lines 127 to 162163### Why This Works
165- Written in the champion's voice, not yours
166- Answers the questions their boss will ask
167- Includes peer proof from companies they respect
168- Clear ask and timeline to drive internal momentum
170---
Why This Works
- Written in the champion's voice, not yours
- Answers the questions their boss will ask
- Includes peer proof from companies they respect
- Clear ask and timeline to drive internal momentum
Raw lines 163 to 171
Layout Guidance
Raw lines 172 to 173174### Visual Hierarchy
1761. **Headline** — Largest text, top of page, immediately communicates value
1772. **Section headers** — Bold, clear, act as scannable anchors
1783. **Body text** — Short sentences, bullet points preferred over paragraphs
1794. **Proof elements** — Metrics and quotes should visually stand out (larger font, color, or callout box)
1805. **CTA** — Prominent placement, bottom of page or bottom-right
Visual Hierarchy
- Headline — Largest text, top of page, immediately communicates value
- Section headers — Bold, clear, act as scannable anchors
- Body text — Short sentences, bullet points preferred over paragraphs
- Proof elements — Metrics and quotes should visually stand out (larger font, color, or callout box)
- CTA — Prominent placement, bottom of page or bottom-right
182### Whitespace
184- Margins: at least 0.75" on all sides
185- Space between sections: enough to visually separate (don't cram)
186- If it feels crowded, cut content. Never shrink font below 9pt.
Whitespace
- Margins: at least 0.75" on all sides
- Space between sections: enough to visually separate (don't cram)
- If it feels crowded, cut content. Never shrink font below 9pt.
188### Font Sizing
190| Element | Suggested Size |
191|---------|---------------|
192| Headline | 18-24pt |
193| Section headers | 12-14pt bold |
194| Body text | 10-11pt |
195| Fine print / footer | 8-9pt |
Font Sizing
| Element | Suggested Size |
|---|---|
| Headline | 18-24pt |
| Section headers | 12-14pt bold |
| Body text | 10-11pt |
| Fine print / footer | 8-9pt |
197### Color
199- Use brand colors for headers and accents
200- Keep body text dark (black or near-black) on white
201- Limit accent colors to 1-2 for visual consistency
202- Use color to draw attention to metrics and CTAs
Color
- Use brand colors for headers and accents
- Keep body text dark (black or near-black) on white
- Limit accent colors to 1-2 for visual consistency
- Use color to draw attention to metrics and CTAs
204### File Format
206- **PDF** for email attachments and leave-behinds
207- **Google Slides / PowerPoint** for editable versions reps can customize
208- Always include both — reps will customize, prospects want clean PDFs
File Format
- PDF for email attachments and leave-behinds
- Google Slides / PowerPoint for editable versions reps can customize
- Always include both — reps will customize, prospects want clean PDFs