Client

GreenLeaf Organic Store

Date

Aug 11, 2024

Service

SEO

Budget

$1500

Project Manager

Sidman

Project Overview

This project focuses on improving the online visibility and organic search rankings of GreenLeaf Organic Store through a comprehensive SEO strategy. Our goal was to drive targeted traffic to their website, increase their search engine rankings for relevant keywords, and ultimately boost sales. The SEO strategy included on-page optimization, technical SEO, keyword research, content creation, and off-page strategies such as link building.

Scope of Work

  1. SEO Audit & Strategy Development

    • Website Audit: Conducted a full SEO audit of the website, identifying issues related to site speed, structure, and current keyword rankings.
    • Competitor Analysis: Analyzed competitors’ websites and SEO strategies to uncover gaps and opportunities.
    • Keyword Research: Performed extensive keyword research to identify high-value, long-tail keywords relevant to GreenLeaf’s products and services.
    • SEO Goal Setting: Defined clear SEO objectives, such as improving organic traffic by 30%, ranking in the top 3 for key keywords, and increasing online sales.
  2. On-Page Optimization

    • Title Tags & Meta Descriptions: Optimized title tags, meta descriptions, and headers to improve keyword relevance and click-through rates.
    • Content Optimization: Optimized existing content to target identified keywords and improve readability. Also, added new, keyword-optimized blog posts and product descriptions.
    • Internal Linking: Improved internal linking structure to ensure search engines could easily crawl the website and pass link equity between pages.
    • Image Optimization: Optimized all images for fast loading times and added alt tags for SEO.
  3. Technical SEO

    • Website Speed Optimization: Improved site speed by optimizing images, leveraging browser caching, and minimizing JavaScript and CSS files.
    • Mobile Optimization: Ensured the website was fully mobile-responsive to meet Google’s mobile-first indexing requirements.
    • XML Sitemap & Robots.txt: Generated and submitted an updated XML sitemap and optimized the robots.txt file to guide search engine crawlers.
    • Structured Data: Implemented schema markup to enhance search engine results with rich snippets.
  4. Content Creation & Blogging

    • Blog Strategy: Developed a blog strategy to regularly publish content relevant to GreenLeaf’s target audience, focusing on organic food, healthy living, and sustainability.
    • Content Creation: Created high-quality, informative blog posts, including product guides, how-to articles, and industry news, designed to engage visitors and drive organic traffic.
    • Content Distribution: Promoted blog posts across social media and other platforms to drive traffic back to the website.
  5. Link Building & Off-Page SEO

    • Backlink Acquisition: Implemented a white-hat link-building strategy to acquire high-quality backlinks from authoritative websites in the organic and health industries.
    • Guest Blogging: Secured guest blogging opportunities on reputable industry blogs to drive traffic and gain valuable backlinks.
    • Local SEO: Optimized GreenLeaf’s Google My Business profile and other local listings to improve local search visibility and drive foot traffic to their physical store.
  6. Performance Tracking & Reporting

    • Google Analytics Setup: Set up Google Analytics to track website traffic, conversions, and other key metrics.
    • Keyword Ranking Monitoring: Continuously tracked keyword rankings for targeted terms and made adjustments as needed.
    • Monthly Reporting: Provided detailed monthly SEO reports that outlined key performance metrics, keyword rankings, and actionable insights for ongoing improvements.
  7. Ongoing SEO Maintenance

    • Content Refresh: Regularly updated old blog posts and product pages to keep the content fresh and relevant.
    • SEO Adjustments: Continuously tweaked the SEO strategy based on performance data and algorithm updates to stay competitive.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive SEO Strategy: Tailored SEO plan designed to increase organic visibility, drive targeted traffic, and improve conversions.
  • On-Page Optimization: Improvements to title tags, meta descriptions, content, and internal linking to ensure the website is fully optimized for search engines.
  • Technical SEO: Enhancements to website speed, mobile optimization, and structured data to meet Google’s technical SEO requirements.
  • Content Creation & Blogging: Creation of keyword-optimized content and a regular blogging schedule to keep the site fresh and engaging.
  • Link Building: White-hat link-building strategy focused on acquiring high-quality backlinks from authoritative websites.
  • Performance Tracking: Ongoing monitoring of website performance, keyword rankings, and traffic growth with actionable insights provided in monthly reports

Project Outcome

  • Improved Website Traffic: Increased organic traffic as a result of higher rankings for relevant keywords.
  • Better Search Engine Rankings: Improved positions for targeted search terms, leading to increased visibility and authority in the industry.
  • Higher Conversion Rates: A steady flow of targeted visitors who are more likely to convert into customers due to content and optimization.
  • Brand Authority: Enhanced brand recognition and trust through improved SEO performance and quality content.
  • Improved Local Search Performance: For businesses serving specific locations, enhanced local search visibility and optimized Google My Business presence.
  • Timeline

    PhaseDate RangeCompletion Percentage
    SEO Audit & Strategy DevelopmentApril 1 – April 710%
    On-Page OptimizationApril 8 – April 1420%
    Technical SEOApril 15 – April 2130%
    Content Creation & BloggingApril 22 – April 3040%
    Link Building & Off-Page SEOMay 1 – May 1050%
    Performance Tracking & ReportingMay 11 – May 1760%
    Ongoing SEO MaintenanceMay 18 – May 31100%

     

Outcome Results

  • Increased Organic Traffic: A 30% increase in organic traffic over the course of 4 months, driven by higher rankings for targeted keywords.
  • Improved Keyword Rankings: Improved rankings for primary keywords, with a goal of reaching the top 3 positions for core search terms.
  • Higher Conversion Rates: Increased conversion rates due to optimized product pages and better targeting of customer intent through SEO.
  • Stronger Online Presence: Enhanced online visibility and authority in the organic food and wellness industry.
  • Better Local Search Visibility: Increased local foot traffic and better performance in local search queries through Google My Business optimization.

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