“(formation-first hero — "$0 LLC formation" price anchor without explaining the ongoing compliance value)”
Leading with $0 formation wins the click but sets up a subscription surprise. When the visitor discovers the ongoing annual fee after checkout, they feel bait-and-switched — even though the compliance service is genuinely valuable.
“Form your LLC free. Then we keep it compliant — annual reports filed, registered agent included, state deadlines tracked. From $0 to form + $199/year to stay protected.”
Names both the one-time event (formation) and the ongoing service (compliance) with clear pricing for each. The visitor understands the subscription before checkout, which reduces refund rates and increases trust.