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Overview
As an SEO Specialist, I had the opportunity to work on WJWine.org to improve its search engine visibility, organic traffic, and overall online presence. This involved creating and implementing a strategic SEO plan to achieve sustainable growth. We started working on the website in November 2022 when the monthly organic traffic was just 720 visitors.
Problem Assessment
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Low Authority Score: The website had a domain authority of 23, limiting its visibility on search engines.
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Limited Organic Traffic: The monthly organic traffic was low, with limited visibility on high-performing keywords.
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Insufficient Backlinks: There were only 391 backlinks from 97 referring domains, restricting the site’s authority.
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Keyword Performance: A limited number of top-ranking keywords were driving traffic.
SEO Strategy
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Comprehensive Keyword Research: Identified relevant keywords with high search volume and low competition using tools like SEMrush.
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Content Marketing: Developed a content calendar targeting informational and commercial intent keywords to attract both new visitors and convert leads.
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On-Page Optimization: Improved title tags, meta descriptions, header tags, and internal linking.
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Technical SEO: Conducted site audits to fix technical issues, ensuring a clean URL structure and enhanced page speed.
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Link Building: Implemented a targeted outreach campaign to acquire high-quality backlinks.
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Competitor Analysis: Analyzed competitor strategies to identify opportunities for keyword targeting and content creation.
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SERP Feature Targeting: Focused on gaining featured snippets, knowledge panels, and image packs to enhance visibility.
Content Marketing
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Developed authoritative blog content aligned with search intent.
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Created engaging product pages optimized for transactional keywords.
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Published industry-related guides and resourceful content to position WJWine.org as a thought leader.
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Promoted content through social media and email marketing.
Key Results and Impact
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Significant Traffic Growth: Achieved a 15% increase in organic search traffic, reaching 33.9K monthly visitors.
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Keyword Growth: Ranked for 23.4K keywords, with substantial growth in the top 3 and top 10 search results.
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Improved Domain Authority: Enhanced backlink profile, contributing to increased authority and search engine credibility.
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Market Expansion: Expanded visibility in the US, India, and the UK, gaining a broader global audience.
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Enhanced SERP Presence: Secured multiple featured snippets and improved overall search result visibility.
Conclusion
The successful implementation of an integrated SEO and content marketing strategy for WJWine.org resulted in measurable growth and increased online visibility. My approach to data-driven decision-making, technical expertise, and content-driven optimization played a significant role in achieving these results.
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Client
www.wjwine.org
Services
Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Year
2023-2024
