Lifestyle Website How It Works Section Examples

50 real how it works sections from 38 lifestyle websites

There are 50 how it works sections here, cut from 38 live lifestyle websites such as Hinge, Bumble and Readwise. 12% of the lifestyle sites in the library have a how it works section, higher than the 8% across all websites. 100% of them are light-themed and the most common headline fonts are Inter (2), Tiempos Headline and Bumble Sans.

At a glance

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How it works sections: 50
Sites: 38 of 319 lifestyle sites (12%)
Library-wide: 8% of all websites have one
Per site: 1.3 on average
Light / dark: 100% light · 0% dark
Top heading fonts: Inter (2), Tiempos Headline and Bumble Sans
Accent colours: blue 18yellow 5pink 4
Leading sites: Hinge, Bumble and Readwise

What makes a good how it works section on a lifestyle website

How-it-works sections reduce a product to three or four steps, each with a small visual, so a visitor can picture using it. Lifestyle brands sell a feeling: editorial layouts, generous whitespace and photography over feature lists. Compare these examples with how it works sections from every industry, or see the full homepages on the lifestyle website templates page.

What these 50 how it works sections have in common

On average each one carries 3.5 images or icons, 1.0 buttons and 1.5 links. 0% sit on a dark background, and 33% are taller than half their width — most are compact bands rather than full screens. Headlines range from “How-to Videos” (VCA Animal Hospitals), “Learn About Rinnai” (Rinnai) to “How GoFundMe works” (GoFundMe).

7 how it works sections worth studying

Hinge — “We pride ourselves on our people. Here’s how we find the best.”: Hiring Process As a first step, we want to have a quick chat to learn more about you, your career goals, and why you’re interested in… (0 buttons, 5 images, background #fffefd).
Bumble — “Our Story”: We started with one bold move. Today, we’re building the most trusted and effective place to find love. Scroll to explore 2014 We flipped dating norms… (3 buttons, 3 images).
Readwise — “Here's how Readwise works:”: Sync your highlights from Kindle, Instapaper, Apple Books, and more. the best parts easily through a daily email & app. Recall more and grow your knowledge… (0 buttons, 3 images, background #ffffff).
Rover — “Meet local Sitters who will treat your pets like family”: Read verified reviews by pet parents like you and choose a sitter who’s a great match for you and your pets. Schedule a free in-person Meet… (0 buttons, 3 images, background #fcf6eb).
BarkBox — “Tell us about your best bud.”: 1 Build a box as unique as your pup—custom toys & treats made just for them. Because dogs. (0 buttons, 1 images, background #fbfbff).
Bloomscape — “What kind of plant parent are you?”: FIND YOUR PERFECT PLANT Tell us about your space and we'll match you with plants that will thrive. (0 buttons, 0 images, background #fcf9f3).
Urban Stems: Your package will arrive in an UrbanStems branded box with all products tightly secured. All orders come with a personalized notecard from the sender included in… (0 buttons, 12 images, background #f8f8f8).

How to use these how it works references

Count the steps and look at how each is illustrated; three or four steps with one visual each is the common pattern. For a lifestyle brand, look at editorial layouts and how photography sets the mood before any product. Start with Hinge, Bumble and Readwise, click a section to open it at full size and copy its build prompt, palette and fonts.