diff --git a/resources/css/app.css b/resources/css/app.css
index 905b963..defe91f 100644
--- a/resources/css/app.css
+++ b/resources/css/app.css
@@ -51,6 +51,10 @@
 
     /* Display font */
     --font-display: 'Manrope', ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif;
+
+    /* Hero type pairing — swap these tokens to upgrade to Instrument Serif / Geist Mono later */
+    --font-serif: ui-serif, Georgia, Cambria, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
+    --font-mono: ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, Monaco, Consolas, monospace;
 }
 
 
@@ -66,6 +70,15 @@
         backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
         border: 1px solid color-mix(in oklch, var(--color-border) 60%, transparent);
     }
+
+    .live-dot {
+        animation: live-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
+    }
+
+    @keyframes live-pulse {
+        0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
+        50% { opacity: 0.4; }
+    }
 }
 
 @layer base {
diff --git a/resources/js/components/landing/HeroSearch.vue b/resources/js/components/landing/HeroSearch.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4109f79
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/landing/HeroSearch.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,127 @@
+<template>
+    <div class="w-full max-w-xl">
+        <!-- Mobile layout: stacked input + full-width geolocation CTA -->
+        <div class="md:hidden space-y-3">
+            <label class="relative block">
+                <span class="sr-only">Postcode</span>
+                <iconify-icon
+                    class="absolute left-4 top-1/2 -translate-y-1/2 text-zinc-500"
+                    icon="lucide:map-pin"
+                    style="font-size:18px;"
+                ></iconify-icon>
+                <input
+                    v-model="postcode"
+                    class="w-full h-[52px] pl-11 pr-4 bg-white border border-zinc-300 rounded-xl text-base text-zinc-800 placeholder:text-zinc-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-accent/40 focus:border-accent"
+                    placeholder="Enter a UK postcode"
+                    type="text"
+                    @keyup.enter="submitPostcode"
+                />
+            </label>
+            <button
+                :disabled="locating"
+                class="w-full h-14 bg-accent text-white rounded-xl font-semibold text-base flex items-center justify-center gap-2 shadow-lg hover:bg-primary-dark transition-all disabled:opacity-70"
+                type="button"
+                @click="useMyLocation"
+            >
+                <iconify-icon :class="{ 'animate-spin': locating }" :icon="locating ? 'lucide:loader-circle' : 'lucide:locate-fixed'" style="font-size:20px;"></iconify-icon>
+                {{ locating ? 'Getting location…' : 'Use my location' }}
+            </button>
+            <p class="font-mono text-[11px] text-zinc-500 text-center">Free · no signup to try</p>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Desktop layout: inline postcode pill + geo link below -->
+        <div class="hidden md:block">
+            <div class="flex items-stretch bg-white border border-zinc-300 rounded-full h-[60px] pl-5 pr-1.5 shadow-sm focus-within:ring-2 focus-within:ring-accent/40 focus-within:border-accent">
+                <iconify-icon
+                    class="self-center text-zinc-500 mr-3"
+                    icon="lucide:map-pin"
+                    style="font-size:18px;"
+                ></iconify-icon>
+                <input
+                    v-model="postcode"
+                    class="flex-1 bg-transparent text-base text-zinc-800 placeholder:text-zinc-500 focus:outline-none"
+                    placeholder="Enter a UK postcode"
+                    type="text"
+                    @keyup.enter="submitPostcode"
+                />
+                <button
+                    :disabled="!postcode.trim()"
+                    class="my-1.5 px-6 bg-accent text-white rounded-full font-semibold text-sm hover:bg-primary-dark transition-all disabled:opacity-40 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+                    type="button"
+                    @click="submitPostcode"
+                >
+                    Check prices
+                </button>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 mt-3 text-[13px]">
+                <button
+                    :disabled="locating"
+                    class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 font-medium text-zinc-700 hover:text-accent transition-colors disabled:opacity-70"
+                    type="button"
+                    @click="useMyLocation"
+                >
+                    <iconify-icon :class="{ 'animate-spin': locating }" :icon="locating ? 'lucide:loader-circle' : 'lucide:locate-fixed'" style="font-size:14px;"></iconify-icon>
+                    {{ locating ? 'Getting location…' : 'Use my location' }}
+                </button>
+                <span aria-hidden="true" class="text-zinc-400">·</span>
+                <span class="font-mono text-zinc-500">Try SW1A 1AA · M1 1AD · EH1 1YZ</span>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { ref, watch } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+    initial: { type: Object, default: () => ({}) },
+    fuelType: { type: String, default: 'e10' },
+    radius: { type: Number, default: 10 },
+    sort: { type: String, default: 'reliable' },
+})
+
+const emit = defineEmits(['search'])
+
+const postcode = ref('')
+const locating = ref(false)
+
+watch(() => props.initial, (v) => {
+    if (!v) return
+    if (typeof v.postcode === 'string') postcode.value = v.postcode
+}, { immediate: true, deep: true })
+
+function submitPostcode() {
+    const trimmed = postcode.value.trim()
+    if (!trimmed) return
+    emit('search', {
+        postcode: trimmed,
+        lat: null,
+        lng: null,
+        fuelType: props.fuelType,
+        radius: props.radius,
+        sort: props.sort,
+    })
+}
+
+function useMyLocation() {
+    if (!navigator.geolocation) return
+    locating.value = true
+    navigator.geolocation.getCurrentPosition(
+        ({ coords }) => {
+            locating.value = false
+            postcode.value = ''
+            emit('search', {
+                postcode: null,
+                lat: coords.latitude,
+                lng: coords.longitude,
+                fuelType: props.fuelType,
+                radius: props.radius,
+                sort: props.sort,
+            })
+        },
+        () => { locating.value = false },
+        { timeout: 8000, enableHighAccuracy: false, maximumAge: 30000 },
+    )
+}
+</script>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/landing/LandingNav.vue b/resources/js/components/landing/LandingNav.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..74d81eb
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/landing/LandingNav.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,46 @@
+<template>
+    <nav class="fixed top-0 w-full z-50 bg-zinc-50/90 backdrop-blur-sm border-b border-zinc-300 px-6 py-4 md:px-12">
+        <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between gap-6">
+            <RouterLink class="flex items-center gap-3 shrink-0" to="/">
+                <div class="w-9 h-9 md:w-10 md:h-10 rounded-lg bg-accent flex items-center justify-center shadow-md">
+                    <iconify-icon class="text-white text-xl" icon="lucide:fuel"></iconify-icon>
+                </div>
+                <span class="text-xl md:text-2xl font-black font-display tracking-tighter text-accent">FuelAlert</span>
+            </RouterLink>
+
+            <div class="hidden lg:flex items-center gap-8 font-mono text-[11px] uppercase tracking-widest text-zinc-600">
+                <a class="hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#how-it-works">How it works</a>
+                <a class="hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#features">Why it works</a>
+                <a class="hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#pricing">Pricing</a>
+                <a class="hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#fleet">Fleet</a>
+            </div>
+
+            <div class="flex items-center gap-3 md:gap-5">
+                <template v-if="isAuthenticated">
+                    <RouterLink
+                        class="bg-accent text-white px-5 py-2 rounded-full text-sm font-bold shadow-md hover:bg-primary-dark transition-all"
+                        to="/dashboard"
+                    >
+                        Dashboard
+                    </RouterLink>
+                </template>
+                <template v-else>
+                    <a class="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-600 hover:text-zinc-900 transition-colors" href="/login">Login</a>
+                    <a
+                        class="hidden sm:inline-flex bg-accent text-white px-5 py-2 rounded-full text-sm font-bold shadow-md hover:bg-primary-dark transition-all"
+                        href="/register"
+                    >
+                        Get started
+                    </a>
+                </template>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+    </nav>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { RouterLink } from 'vue-router'
+import { useAuth } from '../../composables/useAuth.js'
+
+const { isAuthenticated } = useAuth()
+</script>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/landing/LiveTicker.vue b/resources/js/components/landing/LiveTicker.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..0eb73b0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/landing/LiveTicker.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+<template>
+    <div class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 font-mono text-[11px] uppercase tracking-[0.15em] text-zinc-600">
+        <span class="size-1.5 rounded-full bg-status-good live-dot"></span>
+        <span class="font-medium">Live</span>
+        <span v-if="stationCount" aria-hidden="true">·</span>
+        <span v-if="stationCount">{{ formattedStationCount }} UK stations</span>
+        <span aria-hidden="true">·</span>
+        <span>updated {{ updatedAgo || '…' }}</span>
+    </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { computed, onMounted, onUnmounted, ref } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+    stationCount: { type: Number, default: null },
+    latestPriceAt: { type: String, default: null },
+})
+
+const now = ref(Date.now())
+let ticker = null
+
+const formattedStationCount = computed(() => {
+    return props.stationCount == null ? '' : props.stationCount.toLocaleString('en-GB')
+})
+
+const updatedAgo = computed(() => {
+    if (!props.latestPriceAt) return ''
+    const diffMin = Math.floor((now.value - new Date(props.latestPriceAt).getTime()) / 60000)
+    if (diffMin < 1) return 'just now'
+    if (diffMin < 60) return `${diffMin} min ago`
+    const hours = Math.floor(diffMin / 60)
+    if (hours < 24) return `${hours} hr ago`
+    const days = Math.floor(hours / 24)
+    return `${days} day${days === 1 ? '' : 's'} ago`
+})
+
+onMounted(() => {
+    ticker = setInterval(() => { now.value = Date.now() }, 60000)
+})
+
+onUnmounted(() => {
+    if (ticker) clearInterval(ticker)
+})
+</script>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/landing/StatsRow.vue b/resources/js/components/landing/StatsRow.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3a00cd8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/landing/StatsRow.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+<template>
+    <dl class="hidden md:flex items-center gap-8 divide-x divide-zinc-300">
+        <div v-for="(stat, idx) in stats" :key="stat.label" :class="idx === 0 ? '' : 'pl-8'">
+            <dt class="sr-only">{{ stat.label }}</dt>
+            <dd>
+                <span class="block font-serif text-2xl text-zinc-900 leading-none">{{ stat.value }}</span>
+                <span class="block font-mono text-[11px] uppercase tracking-widest text-zinc-500 mt-1.5">{{ stat.label }}</span>
+            </dd>
+        </div>
+    </dl>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+import { computed } from 'vue'
+
+const props = defineProps({
+    stationCount: { type: Number, default: null },
+})
+
+const stats = computed(() => [
+    {
+        value: props.stationCount ? props.stationCount.toLocaleString('en-GB') : '11,482',
+        label: 'Stations tracked',
+    },
+    { value: '£273', label: 'Median saving / yr' },
+    { value: '84%', label: 'Forecast accuracy' },
+])
+</script>
diff --git a/resources/js/components/landing/VerdictCard.vue b/resources/js/components/landing/VerdictCard.vue
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..33dc83e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/resources/js/components/landing/VerdictCard.vue
@@ -0,0 +1,73 @@
+<template>
+    <div
+        :class="{ 'max-w-md mx-auto': variant === 'full' }"
+        class="bg-zinc-50 border border-zinc-300 rounded-3xl p-5 md:p-6 shadow-[0_20px_40px_-20px_rgba(74,63,59,0.25)]"
+    >
+        <!-- Header -->
+        <div class="flex items-center justify-between gap-3 mb-5">
+            <div class="min-w-0">
+                <p class="font-mono text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-zinc-500 mb-1 truncate">
+                    Today near {{ postcode }}
+                </p>
+                <h3
+                    :class="variant === 'compact' ? 'text-3xl' : 'text-4xl'"
+                    class="font-serif text-accent leading-none"
+                >
+                    {{ verdict }}
+                </h3>
+            </div>
+            <span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 shrink-0 font-mono text-[10px] uppercase tracking-widest text-zinc-600 bg-white border border-zinc-300 rounded-full px-2.5 py-1">
+                <span class="size-1.5 rounded-full bg-status-good live-dot"></span>
+                Live
+            </span>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Station rows -->
+        <ul class="space-y-2">
+            <li
+                v-for="(station, idx) in stations"
+                :key="station.name + idx"
+                class="flex items-center gap-3 bg-white border border-zinc-300 rounded-xl px-3 py-2.5"
+            >
+                <span class="font-mono text-xs text-zinc-500 tabular-nums">{{ String(idx + 1).padStart(2, '0') }}</span>
+                <div class="flex-1 min-w-0">
+                    <p class="font-semibold text-sm text-zinc-800 truncate">{{ station.name }}</p>
+                    <p class="font-mono text-[11px] text-zinc-500 mt-0.5">{{ station.distance }}</p>
+                </div>
+                <span
+                    v-if="station.tag"
+                    class="font-mono text-[9px] uppercase tracking-widest bg-accent text-white rounded-full px-2 py-0.5"
+                >
+                    {{ station.tag }}
+                </span>
+                <span class="font-mono font-medium text-sm text-zinc-900 tabular-nums">{{ station.price }}</span>
+            </li>
+        </ul>
+
+        <!-- Footer -->
+        <p v-if="moreCount" class="font-mono text-[11px] text-zinc-500 mt-4 text-center">
+            + {{ moreCount }} more stations within {{ radiusMiles }} miles
+        </p>
+    </div>
+</template>
+
+<script setup>
+defineProps({
+    postcode: { type: String, default: 'SW1A 1AA' },
+    verdict: { type: String, default: 'Fill up today' },
+    stations: {
+        type: Array,
+        default: () => [
+            { name: 'Tesco Victoria', distance: '0.4 mi', price: '142.9p', tag: 'Cheapest' },
+            { name: "Sainsbury's Nine Elms", distance: '1.4 mi', price: '143.9p', tag: null },
+        ],
+    },
+    moreCount: { type: Number, default: 21 },
+    radiusMiles: { type: Number, default: 5 },
+    variant: {
+        type: String,
+        default: 'full',
+        validator: (v) => ['full', 'compact'].includes(v),
+    },
+})
+</script>
diff --git a/resources/js/views/Home.vue b/resources/js/views/Home.vue
index abd5fce..1f19fae 100644
--- a/resources/js/views/Home.vue
+++ b/resources/js/views/Home.vue
@@ -1,98 +1,31 @@
 <template>
     <div class="min-h-screen bg-zinc-100">
 
-        <!-- Navigation -->
-        <nav class="fixed top-0 w-full z-50 bg-zinc-50 border-b border-zinc-300 px-6 py-4 md:px-12">
-            <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto flex items-center justify-between">
-                <RouterLink class="flex items-center gap-3" to="/">
-                    <div class="w-10 h-10 md:w-12 md:h-12 rounded-lg bg-accent flex items-center justify-center shadow-md">
-                        <iconify-icon class="text-white text-xl md:text-2xl" icon="lucide:fuel"></iconify-icon>
-                    </div>
-                    <span class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-black font-display tracking-tighter text-accent">FuelAlert</span>
-                </RouterLink>
-
-                <div class="hidden md:flex items-center gap-10">
-                    <a class="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#how-it-works">How it Works</a>
-                    <a class="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#features">Features</a>
-                    <a class="text-sm font-semibold text-zinc-500 hover:text-accent transition-colors" href="#pricing">Pricing</a>
-                </div>
-
-                <div class="flex items-center gap-4">
-                    <template v-if="isAuthenticated">
-                        <RouterLink class="text-sm font-bold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-800" to="/dashboard">Dashboard</RouterLink>
-                    </template>
-                    <template v-else>
-                        <a class="text-sm font-bold text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-800" href="/login">Login</a>
-                        <a class="bg-accent text-white px-6 py-2.5 rounded-full text-sm font-bold shadow-lg hover:bg-primary-dark transition-all transform hover:scale-105 active:scale-95" href="/register">Get Started</a>
-                    </template>
-                </div>
-            </div>
-        </nav>
+        <LandingNav />
 
         <!-- Hero -->
-        <section id="hero" class="relative pt-24 md:pt-40 pb-6 md:pb-10 px-6 hero-gradient overflow-hidden">
-            <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto grid lg:grid-cols-2 gap-16 items-center">
-                <div class="space-y-8">
-                    <div class="inline-flex items-center gap-2 px-3 py-1 text-accent text-xs tracking-wider">
-                        <span class="inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 font-bold uppercase">
-                            <span class="size-1.5 rounded-full bg-status-good animate-pulse"></span>
-                            Live
-                        </span>
-                        <span v-if="liveStats.stationCount">· {{ formattedStationCount }} UK stations</span>
-                        <span>· updated {{ updatedAgo || '…' }}</span>
-                    </div>
-                    <h1 class="text-4xl sm:text-5xl md:text-7xl font-black font-display text-zinc-800 leading-[1.1] tracking-tighter">
-                        Know exactly <br class="hidden sm:block"><span class="text-accent">when</span> to fuel.
+        <section id="hero" class="relative pt-24 md:pt-36 pb-10 md:pb-16 px-6 hero-gradient overflow-hidden">
+            <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto grid lg:grid-cols-[1.1fr_1fr] gap-10 lg:gap-16 items-center">
+                <div class="space-y-6 md:space-y-8">
+                    <LiveTicker :latest-price-at="liveStats.latestPriceAt" :station-count="liveStats.stationCount" />
+
+                    <h1 class="font-serif text-zinc-900 text-[40px] leading-[0.98] md:text-6xl lg:text-[88px] lg:leading-[0.95] max-w-[560px]">
+                        Know <span class="text-accent">exactly</span> when to fill up.
                     </h1>
-                    <p class="text-xl text-zinc-500 max-w-lg leading-relaxed">
-                        Join 50,000+ UK drivers using real-time insights to find the cheapest petrol and time their fill-ups perfectly.
-                    </p>
 
-                    <SearchBar :initial="searchInitial" @search="onSearch" />
+                    <!-- Mobile verdict card: between headline and input -->
+                    <div class="lg:hidden">
+                        <VerdictCard variant="compact" />
+                    </div>
 
-<!--                    <div class="flex items-center gap-4 pt-4">
-                        <div class="flex -space-x-2">
-                            <img alt="User" class="w-8 h-8 rounded-full border-2 border-white" src="https://api.dicebear.com/7.x/avataaars/svg?seed=1">
-                            <img alt="User" class="w-8 h-8 rounded-full border-2 border-white" src="https://api.dicebear.com/7.x/avataaars/svg?seed=2">
-                            <img alt="User" class="w-8 h-8 rounded-full border-2 border-white" src="https://api.dicebear.com/7.x/avataaars/svg?seed=3">
-                        </div>
-                        <span class="text-sm text-zinc-500 font-medium italic">"Saved me £12 on my first tank!"</span>
-                    </div>-->
+                    <HeroSearch :fuel-type="searchInitial.fuelType" :initial="searchInitial" :radius="searchInitial.radius" :sort="searchInitial.sort" @search="onSearch" />
+
+                    <StatsRow :station-count="liveStats.stationCount" />
                 </div>
 
-                <!-- Visual mockup card -->
-                <div class="relative hidden lg:block">
-                    <div class="absolute -inset-4 bg-accent/5 rounded-[2.5rem] blur-2xl"></div>
-                    <div class="relative glass-card p-6 rounded-[2rem] shadow-2xl space-y-4 max-w-md mx-auto transform rotate-2">
-                        <div class="flex justify-between items-center mb-4">
-                            <div class="flex items-center gap-2">
-                                <div class="w-8 h-8 rounded bg-accent flex items-center justify-center">
-                                    <iconify-icon class="text-white" icon="lucide:fuel"></iconify-icon>
-                                </div>
-                                <span class="font-black text-accent">FuelAlert</span>
-                            </div>
-                            <div class="text-xs font-bold text-zinc-500">SW1A 1AA</div>
-                        </div>
-
-                        <div class="bg-zinc-50 p-4 rounded-xl border border-zinc-300 shadow-sm">
-                            <p class="text-[10px] font-bold uppercase tracking-widest text-zinc-500 mb-1">Recommendation</p>
-                            <h3 class="text-2xl font-black font-display text-mauve">Fill up now</h3>
-                            <div class="mt-2 h-1.5 w-full bg-zinc-200 rounded-full overflow-hidden">
-                                <div class="h-full bg-mauve w-[80%]"></div>
-                            </div>
-                        </div>
-
-                        <div class="space-y-2">
-                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center p-3 bg-white rounded-lg border border-zinc-200">
-                                <span class="font-bold text-sm">Tesco Superstore</span>
-                                <span class="font-black text-status-good">142.9p</span>
-                            </div>
-                            <div class="flex justify-between items-center p-3 bg-white rounded-lg border border-zinc-200">
-                                <span class="font-bold text-sm">Shell V-Power</span>
-                                <span class="font-black text-zinc-500">148.9p</span>
-                            </div>
-                        </div>
-                    </div>
+                <!-- Desktop verdict card -->
+                <div class="hidden lg:block">
+                    <VerdictCard variant="full" />
                 </div>
             </div>
         </section>
@@ -101,6 +34,11 @@
         <section v-if="searchAttempted" class="px-6 py-10 bg-zinc-100">
             <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto space-y-6">
 
+                <!-- Post-search filter bar -->
+                <div class="bg-white border border-zinc-300 rounded-2xl p-4 md:p-5 shadow-sm">
+                    <SearchBar :initial="searchInitial" @search="onSearch" />
+                </div>
+
                 <!-- Loading -->
                 <div v-if="loading" class="flex items-center justify-center py-16">
                     <div class="flex items-center gap-3 text-zinc-500">
@@ -431,37 +369,24 @@
 </template>
 
 <script setup>
-import { ref, computed, watch, onMounted, onUnmounted } from 'vue'
+import { ref, computed, watch, onMounted, defineAsyncComponent } from 'vue'
 import { RouterLink, useRoute, useRouter } from 'vue-router'
 import { useAuth } from '../composables/useAuth.js'
 import { useStations } from '../composables/useStations.js'
 import api from '../axios.js'
 import SearchBar from '../components/SearchBar.vue'
-import LeafletMap from '../components/LeafletMap.vue'
 import StationList from '../components/StationList.vue'
 
+const LeafletMap = defineAsyncComponent(() => import('../components/LeafletMap.vue'))
+import LandingNav from '../components/landing/LandingNav.vue'
+import LiveTicker from '../components/landing/LiveTicker.vue'
+import VerdictCard from '../components/landing/VerdictCard.vue'
+import HeroSearch from '../components/landing/HeroSearch.vue'
+import StatsRow from '../components/landing/StatsRow.vue'
+
 const { isAuthenticated, userTier } = useAuth()
 
 const liveStats = ref({ stationCount: null, latestPriceAt: null })
-const now = ref(Date.now())
-let nowTicker = null
-
-const formattedStationCount = computed(() => {
-    const n = liveStats.value.stationCount
-    return n == null ? '' : n.toLocaleString('en-GB')
-})
-
-const updatedAgo = computed(() => {
-    const iso = liveStats.value.latestPriceAt
-    if (!iso) return ''
-    const diffMin = Math.floor((now.value - new Date(iso).getTime()) / 60000)
-    if (diffMin < 1) return 'just now'
-    if (diffMin < 60) return `${diffMin} min ago`
-    const hours = Math.floor(diffMin / 60)
-    if (hours < 24) return `${hours} hr ago`
-    const days = Math.floor(hours / 24)
-    return `${days} day${days === 1 ? '' : 's'} ago`
-})
 
 onMounted(async () => {
     try {
@@ -471,16 +396,8 @@ onMounted(async () => {
             latestPriceAt: data.latest_price_at,
         }
     } catch {
-        // leave defaults; hero line degrades to "Live" only
+        // leave defaults; ticker degrades to "Live · updated …" only
     }
-
-    nowTicker = setInterval(() => {
-        now.value = Date.now()
-    }, 60000)
-})
-
-onUnmounted(() => {
-    if (nowTicker) clearInterval(nowTicker)
 })
 
 const cadence = ref('monthly')
diff --git a/resources/views/app.blade.php b/resources/views/app.blade.php
index be03735..192fdac 100644
--- a/resources/views/app.blade.php
+++ b/resources/views/app.blade.php
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
     <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
     <meta name="csrf-token" content="{{ csrf_token() }}">
     <title>{{ __('Welcome') }} - {{ config('app.name', 'Laravel') }}</title>
+    <meta name="description" content="Live UK fuel prices across 11,000+ stations. See whether to fill up today or wait, based on local trends.">
     <script>
         window['FUEL_TYPES'] = @json(
             collect(App\Enums\FuelType::cases())