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SEO Case Study: How We Helped One Company 10X Their Organic Leads

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If you’re a small business owner or marketing director, you probably have a website — but is it actually bringing in new leads?

Here are the results we created for a local small business located in Phoenix, Arizona. By optimizing their website for relevant keywords, enhancing their Google Business Profile, and implementing a consistent content strategy, this local business saw a remarkable 901% increase in clicks and a 1,921% rise in impressions over 12 months.

The results below come from a real case study of one of our clients, a local small business in Phoenix. While we’ve chosen not to share their name to respect their privacy, the growth you’ll see is 100% real.

When they came to us, their website looked fine but wasn’t ranking well on Google’s search results. They weren’t receiving calls or clicks—in short, they were virtually invisible online.

Today, just six months later, they’re getting hundreds of clicks per month from Google, ranking for over 2,000 search terms, and seeing consistent traffic growth — all without spending a dime on ads.

Here’s a breakdown of what we did, what happened, and what this means for your business. Want to do the same for your business? Get your free SEO Analysis!

Key Points

• Focused local SEO overhaul (keyword-targeted content + optimized Google Business Profile) drove a 300%+ lift in organic traffic.
• Full site redesign with mobile-first layouts, faster load times, and clear, action-driven CTAs boosted on-site conversions.
• Dedicated, service-specific landing pages complete with trust signals (reviews, badges) and concise messaging captured far more qualified leads.
• Implemented lead-capture tools (inline forms, exit-intent popups, live chat) to turn passive visitors into active inquiries.
• Combined conversion optimization with ongoing backlink building and fresh content for a compounding effect—resulting in a 10× increase in website leads.

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🔧 The Challenge: They Needed Leads and Traffic

This small business helps customers in the Phoenix metro area. In order to protect their privacy, we can’t tell you who they are. But we can show you the results we created for them. The problem? When local customers Googled “local [service name] [city]” or “affordable [service] near me,” this business wasn’t showing up on the first few pages — or sometimes at all.

Even though they had a website, most pages weren’t optimized for the services they offered. Their Google Business Profile was basic. They weren’t ranking for relevant keywords. Organic traffic was low, and they were relying on word-of-mouth referrals and sporadic calls.

🚀 The Results: Major Gains in Just 12 Months

In only six months, the growth was dramatic. See for yourself! Below is what the numbers show.

📊 Google Search & Clicks are WAY UP.

  • Impressions: Increased by 1,921% (from 74K to 1.5M)
    Impressions refer to how often the website appeared in Google’s search results (not paid ads).
  • Clicks: Increased by 901% (from 632 to over 6K)
    A click is when someone finds you on Google (not paid ads) and clicks to visit your website.

12-Month Traffic Increase

A Google Search Console comparison chart shows total clicks rose 901% (from 632 to 6.3K) and impressions rose 1,921% (from 74.7K to 1.51M) year-over-year, with line graphs in blue (last year) and orange (previous year).
A Google Search Console comparison chart shows total clicks rose 901% (from 632 to 6.3K) and impressions rose 1,921% (from 74.7K to 1.51M) year-over-year, with line graphs in blue (last year) and orange (previous year).

6-Month Traffic Increase

A Google Search Console 6-month comparison chart shows clicks and impressions data. Last 6 months: 4.07K clicks, 1.24M impressions; previous 6 months: 2.22K clicks, 256.14K impressions. Metrics are up 83% and 384%.
A Google Search Console 6-month comparison chart shows clicks and impressions data. Last 6 months: 4.07K clicks, 1.24M impressions; previous 6 months: 2.22K clicks, 256.14K impressions. Metrics are up 83% and 384%.

3-Month Traffic Increase

A Google Search Console comparison chart shows a 23% increase in clicks and an 80% rise in impressions over the last 3 months versus the previous 3 months, with highlighted data boxes and trend lines.
A Google Search Console comparison chart showing increases in clicks (23%) and impressions (80%) in the last 6 months versus the previous 3 months, with highlighted data boxes and trend lines for each period.

Organic Keyword Growth

Organic keyword growth means their website started showing up in Google for more of the words and phrases people search for. The more terms they rank for, the more chances they have to be found by potential customers — without spending money on ads.

 This is a chart showing Google data from Google Search Console. It shows that over the last 12 months, the number of keywords they are ranking for and listed for on Google has dramatically increased.
This is a chart showing Google data from Google Search Console. It shows that over the last 12 months, the number of keywords they are ranking for and listed for on Google has dramatically increased.

🧠 The SEO Strategy We Implemented

We rolled out a clear, affordable SEO strategy tailored to local service businesses — no gimmicks, no ads, and no fluff. Here’s what it looked like:

  • On-page Optimization: We improved page titles, meta descriptions, and headings to match high-intent local keywords like “[Service] near me” and “local [service] Phoenix”. We also used AI-powered tools to rework on-page content to help them rank better on Google.

  • Monthly Content Creation: We published monthly blog posts focused on common homeowner questions and seasonal topics, helping build trust and improve rankings. In addition, we created service-area pages targeting specific cities and services this contractor offers.

  • Backlink Building: Helped them earn links from other trusted websites in the home improvement space to boost credibility and rankings.

  • Guest Posting: Wrote and published a few helpful industry articles that linked back to their website — another way to build authority and improve rankings.
  • Content Expansion: We created service-area pages targeting the specific cities and services this contractor offers.

  • Google Business Profile Optimization: We fully optimized their GBP listing to boost visibility in local map results.

  • Local Listings & Citations: We submitted the business to trusted online directories to increase relevance and backlinks.

  • Performance Monitoring: We tracked traffic, keyword rankings, impressions, and user engagement in Google Search Console and Analytics.

Important note: This wasn’t some massive rebuild or expensive ad campaign. Just smart, foundational SEO work.

🔍 Why This Matters for Your Business

This isn’t just about numbers. It’s about what those numbers mean for your business.

  • More visibility on Google = more clicks
  • More clicks = more calls
  • More calls = more sales & booked jobs

Most importantly, it doesn’t take years to get results. You can start seeing results pretty fast, just like this business did. Want to see how you stack up against your competitors on Google? Get Your Free SEO Analysis!

Here’s something to keep in mind. The stat below is from this post on click-through rates, and it’s why SEO matters more than ever.

FYI. The top 3 spots on Google’s search results get about 70% of clicks. The #1 spot gets almost 40% of all the clicks. So if you’re not at the top of Google’s ranking then you’re missing out on business.

🛠️ Is Your Business Missing Out?

If your website isn’t ranking for key services in your area — or if you don’t even know how it’s performing — you might be losing jobs to competitors who are showing up first.

We specialize in helping small businesses (like home service contractors, law firms, IT companies, startups, accounting firms and more) increase visibility, traffic, and leads through local SEO.

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