Grew Organic Traffic 26% & Expanded to 77K Keyword Rankings
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Project Overview
Client had a solid website but limited search visibility. Over 20 months, I focused on keyword expansion and technical optimization to unlock their organic potential.

The Strategy
My approach included comprehensive keyword research to identify content gaps, strategic on-page optimization, and technical fixes that improved crawl efficiency. I developed a content strategy specifically targeting long-tail opportunities that competitors were missing.
Key Focus Areas:
- Keyword Research & Gap Analysis - Identified untapped search opportunities
- Technical SEO Optimization - Improved site crawlability and indexing
- Content Strategy - Targeted high-value long-tail keywords
- On-Page Optimization - Enhanced existing pages for better rankings

The Results
Traffic Growth
- Organic traffic grew from 91K to 115K monthly visitors
- 26.68% increase in organic sessions
- Consistent, steady growth over 20 months
Keyword Expansion
- Keyword rankings expanded from 2,500 to 77,700 terms
- Peak month delivered 13,500 position improvements
- Massive increase in search visibility across target markets
Performance Metrics
- Sustained growth trajectory with minimal fluctuations
- Improved rankings across multiple keyword categories
- Enhanced overall domain authority and search presence

Technical Approach
This wasn’t about quick wins or shortcuts. The sustainable growth came from:
- Systematic keyword research - identifying real opportunities, not vanity metrics
- Technical optimization - ensuring the site could handle increased traffic and rankings
- Strategic content development - targeting gaps competitors hadn’t filled
- Long-term planning - building foundations for continued growth
Why It Worked
The 20-month timeline allowed for:
- Thorough analysis of the competitive landscape
- Gradual implementation of optimizations
- Continuous monitoring and adjustment of strategies
- Sustainable growth that search engines trust
Key Takeaways
- Patience and persistence deliver better results than aggressive tactics
- Technical foundations must support organic growth
- Long-tail keyword strategy can dramatically expand visibility
- Consistent optimization compounds over time
Ready to achieve similar organic growth for your website? Let’s discuss your SEO strategy and build a plan for sustainable traffic growth.