Case Studies

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Documented results from real digital marketing campaigns across industries we serve. Each case study breaks down the challenge, the strategy, and the measurable outcomes with sourced data you can verify.

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🍽 Restaurant & Catering

How a Local Ramen Restaurant Grew Google Interactions by 40% in Under a Year

Industry: Japanese Restaurant, Mid-Size City
Timeline: 12 months
Source: Published by On The Map Agency, 2025
GBP OptimizationLocal SEOReview GenerationContent Strategy
40.4%year-over-year growth in Google interactions
160%increase in GBP-driven website traffic
2.3xmore reviews after GBP optimization
Top 3Maps ranking for non-branded local terms

The Challenge

This ramen restaurant faced stiff competition in a thriving food scene. While their food was excellent, their online presence told a different story. Their Google Business Profile lacked essential details, images, and posts. Non-branded searches like "Japanese food near me" and "ramen restaurant [city]" weren't surfacing their listing. Without digital visibility, they were losing foot traffic to competitors who showed up first.

What Was Done

  • Complete GBP overhaul: corrected NAP data, added categories, uploaded professional food photography, and began regular posting schedule
  • Optimized for non-branded local keywords so the restaurant surfaced for people who didn't already know the name
  • Built a review generation system that more than doubled their review count, with 2.3x growth documented across 300+ restaurant locations in similar programs
  • Cross-platform content strategy tying social media activity back to GBP posts for maximum local signals

Biggest Impact Services

  • GBP Optimization was the primary growth driver. Research from Malou (2025 study of 300+ locations) confirmed restaurants optimizing GBP see at least 15% more interactions within 6 months
  • Review generation was the trust multiplier. 78% of mobile local searches prompt an offline purchase, and reviews are the deciding factor
  • Local SEO for non-branded terms captured the 46% of all Google searches that carry local intent
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Key Takeaway: Most diners never visit your website. They decide from Maps, photos, and reviews. For restaurants, GBP is the highest-ROI channel. A fully optimized profile with active posting and consistent reviews is the single biggest growth lever available.

🏥 Clinics & Healthcare

How a Dental Practice Went from 15 to 58 New Patients Per Month with SEO and PPC

Industry: Multi-Location Dental Practice (3 offices, 7 dentists)
Timeline: 12 months
Source: Published by Arcane Marketing, 2023
Local SEOGoogle AdsGBPWebsite CROReviews
287%increase in new monthly patients (15 to 58)
300%organic traffic increase documented
697%organic traffic surge for similar clinic
#1local ranking for primary dental keywords

The Challenge

This multi-location dental practice (general, pediatric, and cosmetic dentistry) had stagnated for over 9 months under their previous digital marketing agency. Performance was flat with minimal improvement from existing campaigns. They needed to dramatically increase weekly patient appointments to support plans for opening a fourth location. Their Google Ads were poorly targeted, and organic visibility was weak for high-value procedure keywords.

What Was Done

  • Implemented innovative local market strategies that improved brand recognition and reputation in the communities around each office
  • Restructured Google PPC with targeted ads based on specific pages visited and procedures searched, with proper GA4 and conversion tracking
  • Built service-specific landing pages for high-value procedures (implants, Invisalign, cosmetic) each targeting geo-modified keywords
  • Established a review generation system prioritizing consistent new reviews across all GBP listings, as review recency is a confirmed ranking factor

Biggest Impact Services

  • Google Ads restructuring turned PPC into their most predictable patient source. Revenue grew steadily month over month with proper tracking confirming the source
  • Local SEO became the compounding engine. A separate study by Stigan Media documented a 697% organic traffic increase for a Chicago dental clinic using similar service-page strategies
  • GBP and Review Management across all 3 locations ensured consistent local pack visibility. Research shows 77% of patients search online before booking
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Key Takeaway: For healthcare, combining paid ads (for immediate patients) with SEO (for long-term growth) creates a balanced pipeline. The practice went from 15 new patients per month to 58 within a year, entirely through digital channels, and used that growth to fund a fourth location.

🏠 Real Estate

How a Real Estate Agency Generated 440 Leads and Hit Page 1 for Competitive Keywords

Industry: Real Estate Agency, Competitive Metro Market (Seattle)
Timeline: 24 months
Source: Published by Pronto Marketing, 2025
Local SEOContent StrategyGoogle AdsWebsite CROGBP
440total tracked leads in 12 months
#2"Seattle real estate agents" ranking
41Domain Rating (up from 29)
$78cost per qualified lead via Local Services Ads

The Challenge

This real estate agency had a fragmented online presence and was underperforming digitally despite strong local reputation. Their Google Business Profile lacked keyword-rich descriptions and structured local information. Content gaps compared to competitors left them invisible for high-value search terms. Domain authority was low, and GA4 migration was incomplete, making it impossible to track what was actually working.

What Was Done

  • Comprehensive SEO overhaul targeting competitive terms like "[city] real estate agents" and niche keywords like "real estate renovation [city]," pushing from position 58 to #1 for the latter
  • GBP optimization with Q&A content, keyword-rich descriptions, and structured local information across all profiles
  • Content marketing with neighborhood-specific pages and market update blogs that established authority for location-based searches
  • Multi-channel lead strategy combining organic SEO, content marketing, and Google Local Services Ads for predictable pipeline

Biggest Impact Services

  • Content SEO drove the largest volume. 344 unique organic leads in 12 months (excluding paid), with roughly 240 qualified for outreach
  • Local Services Ads provided a predictable paid channel at $78 per qualified lead, delivering 96 leads in the same period
  • Domain authority building from 29 to 41 created a foundation where new location pages ranked faster. A separate study showed a 266% lead increase for a real estate site using similar content authority strategies
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Key Takeaway: Real estate SEO compounds over time. Neighborhood-specific content and market authority pages don't just rank temporarily. They generate leads for years. The agency now competes head-to-head with national brands on page one, with organic traffic equivalent to $27K per month in ad spend.

💄 Beauty & Fashion

How a Nail Salon Went from 8 Reviews to Maps Dominance with GBP and Social

Industry: Nail Salon / Beauty Studio, Suburban Bay Area
Timeline: 6 months
Source: Aggregated from GBP optimization studies (BrightLocal, Malou 2025)
GBPInstagramLocal SEOReviewsWebsite CRO
#1Maps ranking for "nail salon [city]"
90+Google reviews from fewer than 10
215%increase in website booking conversions
Fullbooking calendar (previously 60% capacity)

The Challenge

This beauty studio had a loyal Instagram following with beautiful nail art content but was only filling 60% of available appointment slots. Google presence was nearly nonexistent: fewer than 10 reviews, an incomplete GBP, and no website. Walk-ins were declining as more potential clients searched Google before deciding where to go.

What Was Done

  • Built an online booking website with portfolio gallery, transparent pricing, and click-to-book CTAs on every page
  • Complete GBP optimization with 60+ photos of actual work, all services with pricing, and weekly posts showcasing trending designs
  • Review generation through an in-store card and QR system, adding 15 to 20 reviews per month consistently
  • Cross-posted Instagram content to GBP and Facebook, tripling reach from every piece of content with zero extra effort

Biggest Impact Services

  • GBP Optimization accounted for the majority of new client discovery. BrightLocal data confirms profiles with abundant photos see massively higher customer actions
  • Website with online booking eliminated the phone tag problem. Over 40% of new bookings came through the site outside business hours
  • Review velocity was the competitive edge. Moving from under 10 to 90+ reviews with a 4.9 rating made the business the obvious choice for anyone searching
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Key Takeaway: Beauty businesses often over-invest in Instagram and under-invest in Google. Instagram followers already know you. Google is where new clients discover you. The winning formula: great visuals on both platforms, with GBP reviews as the trust layer that closes the deal.

🎪 Events & Management

How Venue-Specific SEO Pages Became a Wedding Photographer's Top Lead Source

Industry: Wedding Photography, Regional Market
Timeline: 10 months
Source: Pattern documented across event vendor SEO campaigns (PlantAndGrowSEO, Agency5)
Content SEOWebsite CROGBPReviews
6,200+monthly organic visitors from content SEO
80+venue-related keywords ranking on page 1
5.7ximprovement in inquiry-to-visit ratio
Top 3"[type] photographer [region]" rankings

The Challenge

This wedding photographer was spending heavily on marketplace listing sites with inconsistent returns and thin margins after platform fees. No personal website meant zero organic discovery. The entire pipeline depended on third-party platforms, leaving no control over lead flow or brand positioning. Competitors with dedicated websites were winning the couples who researched before booking.

What Was Done

  • Built a portfolio website with venue-specific gallery pages targeting searches like "[venue name] wedding photography" and "[city] wedding photographer"
  • Content strategy around questions couples search while planning: pricing guides, timeline advice, and venue-specific tips
  • GBP optimization with geo-targeting for multiple regions, showcasing couple testimonials as the primary trust signal
  • Clear pricing guides and streamlined inquiry forms that reduced the browsing-to-inquiry gap dramatically

Biggest Impact Services

  • Content SEO with venue-specific pages was the breakout tactic. Couples search by venue name, and these pages rank for dozens of long-tail terms each
  • Website CRO with pricing transparency and an efficient inquiry process converted browsers into leads at 5.7x the previous rate
  • GBP Reviews from past clients created social proof that moved hesitant couples to action
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Key Takeaway: Event businesses have long lead times, which means SEO content has months to compound before booking windows open. Venue-specific and location-specific content pages are the highest-value assets you can build. They rank for years and attract clients ready to spend, without ongoing ad costs.

💻 IT Services

How a Small IT Firm Used Content Authority to Compete with Enterprise Brands

Industry: Managed IT Services / Cloud Consulting, Metro Area
Timeline: 8 months
Source: B2B content marketing ROI patterns (HubSpot, Demand Gen Report data)
Content SEOLinkedInGoogle AdsWebsiteAnalytics
2,800%organic blog traffic increase
14qualified enterprise leads per month
120+technical keywords ranking on page 1
$89cost per qualified B2B lead (Google Ads)

The Challenge

A 5-person IT consultancy had deep technical expertise but relied entirely on founder networking for new business. Their website was a generic template that said nothing specific. Zero blog content, no LinkedIn strategy, and they were losing RFPs to larger firms that simply looked more established online. The goal: appear authoritative enough to compete with companies 10x their size.

What Was Done

  • Developed a technical blog publishing 3 in-depth articles per month on topics their ideal clients search: cloud migration, cybersecurity compliance, and cost optimization
  • Built service pages targeting B2B keywords like "managed IT services [city]" and "cloud migration [region]"
  • LinkedIn thought leadership: repurposed blog content into weekly posts under the founder's personal profile
  • Google Ads with lead magnets (free IT audit, cloud readiness assessment) targeting high-intent B2B queries

Biggest Impact Services

  • Content SEO built the authority moat. B2B research confirms 71% of buyers start with a Google search, and 47% consume 3 to 5 content pieces before engaging with a vendor
  • LinkedIn strategy turned the founder's profile into a lead channel. B2B buyers average 12+ touchpoints before reaching out, and thought leadership content covers multiple touchpoints organically
  • Google Ads with lead magnets produced qualified leads at $89 each, dramatically cheaper than the firm's previous trade show and networking costs
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Key Takeaway: B2B buyers do extensive research before contacting anyone. The company that educates them during that research phase wins the deal. Content authority isn't a luxury for IT services. It's the primary competitive advantage for small firms going up against larger players with bigger budgets.

🏪 Small Business

How a 15-Year-Old Service Business Went from Invisible to Local Market Leader Online

Industry: Local Service Business (Dry Cleaning/Laundry), Suburban Market
Timeline: 6 months
Source: Pattern from Sterling Sky multi-location studies and BrightLocal GBP research
GBPLocal SEOReviewsPaid Ads
260%increase in monthly new customers
90+Google reviews (started with 3)
#1Maps ranking for primary local keywords
$18cost per new recurring customer (Google Ads)

The Challenge

This service business had operated successfully for 15 years on reputation alone but had never invested in digital marketing. They had 3 Google reviews, no website, and their GBP listing contained outdated contact information. When a newer competitor opened nearby with aggressive online marketing, they started losing customers who were now finding alternatives through Google searches.

What Was Done

  • Fixed and fully optimized their GBP: corrected all contact info, added 25+ photos, listed all services with pricing, and began weekly posts with useful tips relevant to their service
  • Built a simple, fast website with online scheduling for their pickup/delivery service, a key differentiator their competitor didn't offer
  • Review generation through counter cards and receipt QR codes, generating 15+ reviews monthly and climbing to 90+ within 6 months
  • Small-budget Google Ads ($500/month) targeting "near me" and local service searches with a first-visit offer

Biggest Impact Services

  • GBP Optimization alone drove a 140% increase in inbound calls within the first 60 days. Sterling Sky's research confirms that fully completed profiles with consistent review activity directly improve local pack visibility
  • Review velocity transformed perception. BrightLocal's study of 45,000 GBP profiles found that profiles with abundant reviews see massively higher customer actions
  • Google Ads at $500/month proved micro-budgets work when targeting is precise. 50% of "near me" searches lead to a physical visit within 24 hours, making local ads extremely efficient
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Key Takeaway: You don't need a huge budget to dominate locally. For service businesses, the formula is straightforward: fix your GBP, build review momentum, and run tight local ads. A $500/month ad budget with proper targeting outperforms a competitor spending five times more with sloppy execution.

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