
SEO Case Study: Finance Industry
Goal:
- Expand Keyword Rankings – Target and optimize high-value keywords to increase visibility and ranking positions.
- Boost Search Engine Visibility – Strengthen site authority through technical SEO, content optimization, and link-building strategies.
- Increase Active Keywords – Diversify keyword strategy to capture more relevant search queries and improve organic reach.
- Optimize Website Performance – Improve site speed, mobile-friendliness, and overall user experience to enhance search rankings.
- Develop High-Quality Content – Create valuable, keyword-rich content that aligns with user intent and drives engagement.
- Continuously Monitor & Adapt – Track SEO performance, analyze data, and refine strategies for sustained growth and competitiveness.
Results:
- Total keyword rankings increased by 414 (753% growth).
- Search Engine Visibility Index surged from 626 → 5,606 (796% increase) between May 2021 – April 2022.
- Active keywords expanded from 55 → 397 (622% growth), significantly boosting online presence.
These results highlight the transformational impact of SEO, driving substantial visibility and lead generation.
Active Keywords
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Total Rankings Gained
How We Did It:
- Google SITE: Test (Identified improperly indexed content)
- Robots.txt Analysis (Ensured proper communication with search engines on indexing directives)
- Compromised Site Check (Scanned for hacks, viruses, or broken pages)
- SEO Work Integrity Audit (Verified if SEO work was removed or altered)
- Sitemap Health Check (Ensured the live sitemap accurately reflected the website)
- Sitemap Crawl Review (Confirmed if submitted pages were being indexed by Google)
- Schema Markup Implementation (Added structured data in Google-recommended JSON-LD format)
- Google Security Audit (Checked for security vulnerabilities flagged by Google)
- Crawl Error Analysis (Ensured all pages were being crawled successfully)
- Page Speed Assessment (Verified if Google was loading pages quickly)
- Google Alerts Review (Identified moderate or severe website issues flagged by Google)
- Traffic & Ranking Analysis (Monitored search performance and trends)
- Keyword Collection & Tracking (Collected active keyword rankings for reporting and insights)
This structured approach ensured optimal site performance, security, and search visibility.
Off-Site SEO
- Google My Business Live Listing Review (Ensured accuracy and optimization of business listings).
- Inbound Link Monitoring (Tracked growth and loss of key inbound links).
- Geographic Targeting Review (Validated local, state, national, and international targeting).
- Google My Business Review Monitoring (Checked for newly generated customer reviews).
- Google Analytics Performance Review (Analyzed key website metrics and trends).
- Inbound Link Health Check (Identified and resolved potentially harmful inbound links).
- Search Engine Crawling Assessment (Checked if the site was delisted or experiencing indexing issues).
Expanded Search Engine Submissions (Submitted site beyond Google and Bing for broader reach).
On-Site SEO
- Content Optimization Effectiveness Audit (Evaluated the impact of content improvements).
- Search Visibility Tracking (Assessed whether search rankings improved month-over-month).
- Keyword Volume Growth Analysis (Monitored increases in ranked keyword volume).
- Google Algorithm Impact Assessment (Reviewed potential effects of algorithm updates).
- Keyword Targeting Review (Ensured alignment with relevant products and services).
- Geo-Targeted Keyword Expansion (Identified opportunities for new city and state rankings).
- Devalued Content Detection (Identified pages that Google weighs lightly or ignores).
Emerging Rankings Optimization (Maximized growth potential for low-hanging keyword opportunities).

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