Local SEO Case Study: Boosting Sales & Visibility for a Canadian Service Business

Client Overview:

A local service-based company in Canada was facing a severe decline in sales and online visibility. Before engaging my SEO services, their organic search performance was weak, leading to a sales drop of nearly 32%.

The client hired me to improve their local SEO presence, increase their impressions and clicks, and ultimately drive more inquiries and bookings through their website.


🎯 Project Goals:

  • Increase organic impressions and clicks.
  • Improve click-through rate (CTR).
  • Boost keyword rankings in local search.
  • Support a return of local sales through organic channels.

📉 Performance Before SEO Work:

MetricValue
Total Impressions15,100
Total Clicks848
Average CTR5.6%

At this stage, the website suffered from poor visibility in local search results, weak CTR, and minimal lead generation.


🚀 SEO Strategy & Action Plan

1. Website SEO Audit & Fixes

  • Performed a detailed technical SEO audit.
  • Fixed crawl errors, sitemap issues, and mobile usability problems.
  • Optimized page speed and implemented HTTPS improvements.

2. On-Page SEO Optimization

  • Updated title tags, meta descriptions, and header tags with targeted local keywords.
  • Improved content structure with SEO-friendly layouts.
  • Optimized service pages with locally relevant content and FAQs.

3. Google Business Profile (GBP) Enhancement

  • Optimized and updated the Google Business Profile.
  • Added service descriptions, geotagged images, and client reviews.
  • Posted weekly updates and offers to maintain GBP activity.

4. Content Marketing

  • Created blog articles targeting local queries and service-related topics.
  • Focused on long-tail, location-based keywords for easier ranking.

5. Local Citations & Backlinks

  • Built consistent citations across Canadian business directories.
  • Acquired backlinks from local blogs and niche-relevant sites.

6. Performance Tracking & Data-Driven Adjustments

  • Set up Google Search Console & Analytics tracking.
  • Regularly monitored search queries and traffic patterns.
  • Adjusted content and keywords based on top-performing queries.

📈 Results After 2 Months:

MetricBeforeAfterGrowth
Total Impressions15,10025,700🔼 70%
Total Clicks8481,570🔼 85%
Average CTR5.6%6.1%🔼 8%

Note: Even with a significant jump in impressions, the CTR improved, indicating better search result positioning and more engaging meta content.


🎉 Key Outcomes:

  • 70% increase in total impressions, expanding the business’s online presence in the local market.
  • 85% growth in organic clicks within just two months.
  • CTR rose by 8% — proving enhanced visibility and relevancy in local search results.
  • Improved rankings for 12+ core service-related keywords.
  • Client started receiving regular inquiries and bookings through the website and Google Business Profile.

📌 Conclusion:

By combining technical improvements, local SEO optimization, and consistent content marketing, I successfully turned around this Canadian service business’s online performance within two months. The website’s increased visibility directly supported a return in customer inquiries and sales recovery.


📊 Tools Used:

  • Google Search Console
  • Google Analytics
  • SEMrush
  • Local Canadian Business Directories
  • Google Business Profile Manager

📞 Looking to Grow Your Local Business Online?

If your business is struggling with online visibility, let’s talk. I specialize in transforming local businesses through strategic SEO that delivers measurable results.

Project By:
Abu Sayed
Senior SEO & Marketing Specialist | Founder CEO at Webs Magicians

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