Case Study brief
Investing App SEO
SplintInvest, an innovative investing platform, sought to expand its reach across Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, and English-speaking European countries. The platform offers unique alternative investment opportunities, yet it struggled to attract organic traffic, improve brand awareness, and increase app sign-ups.
SplintInvest partnered with us to address these challenges and position themselves as a trusted brand in their niche.
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Goals 🎯
• Increase Organic Keyword Visibility
• Boost Brand Awarness
• Improve Organic Traffic
• Increase App Sign-Ups
The Challenge 🛠️
Despite offering unique opportunities in alternative investments such as wine, trading cards, and comics, the platform struggled with:
- Low organic keyword visibility in target markets
- Minimal organic traffic, limiting exposure to potential users
- Underdeveloped brand awareness within the highly competitive investment niche
- Challenges in converting visitors into app sign-ups
SplintInvest’s website suffered from technical SEO issues, fragmented content, and an inconsistent user experience. They partnered with us to implement a robust SEO strategy designed to overcome these obstacles and position them as a leader in alternative investing.
The Solution 💡
To tackle SplintInvest’s challenges, we developed a tailored SEO strategy encompassing technical fixes, content improvements, and user-focused optimizations. Here’s how we achieved success:
1. 🔑 Keyword Research and Content Optimization
We conducted extensive keyword research to identify opportunities in branded and non-branded search terms.
- Content Strategy Execution:
- Our human copywriters have researched, written and published 8 high-quality articles monthly on alternative investment topics like wine, trading cards, hand bags or sneakers.
- Expanded the content plan to include “Private Equity” and other emerging categories.
- Localized Content Optimization:
- Developed keyword lists and content for English and German audiences, adapting the strategy to SplintInvest’s primary European markets.
- Enhanced multilingual content by addressing canonical URL issues, ensuring all language versions were indexed and ranked appropriately.
- Internal Linking Overhaul:
- Reviewed blog articles to identify gaps in internal linking, incorporating strategic links to drive users toward app sign-ups and main service pages.
- Implemented structured headings and subheadings to improve readability and SEO performance.
2. ⚙️ Technical SEO Improvements
We resolved critical technical issues that were hindering the site’s performance:
- Core Web Vitals Improvements:
- Fixed mobile speed issues by optimizing large files, improving page load times, and addressing delays in rendering category pages.
- Canonical Tag Fixes:
- Ensured proper canonical tags for all language versions to avoid duplicate content issues and maximize search engine indexing.
- Subdomain Management:
- Added a noindex directive to non-essential subdomains (e.g., API pages) to prevent dilution of SEO value.
- Deindexed orphan and redundant pages, focusing search engine efforts on priority content.
- Homepage Navigation Overhaul:
- Introduced a dropdown menu structure, categorizing key investment pages for improved user experience and crawlability.
3. 🏗️ EEAT (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) Implementation
To build trust and establish authority, we implemented EEAT best practices:
- Detailed “About Us” Pages:
- Created pages that showcased the company’s mission, team, and partnerships, highlighting their credibility in the investment sector.
- Added sections for key experts and real authors, featuring profiles linked to professional credentials.
- Author Box Integration:
- Introduced author boxes for all blog articles, linking content to verified experts such as Aurelio Perucca and Mario Von Bergen.
- Meta Tag Optimization:
- Tested variations of meta tags and revised them based on click-through rate (CTR) performance.
4. 📊 User Experience and Conversion Improvements (SXO)
Focusing on user intent and conversion optimization, we made strategic improvements:
- Call-to-Actions (CTAs):
- Designed clear and compelling CTAs across blog posts and category pages, guiding users to sign up for the app.
- Proposed the creation of a dedicated login/registration landing page to improve user flow from blog content to app engagement.
- Content Alignment with User Intent:
- Ensured category pages aligned with user search intent, providing comprehensive details on investment categories.
- Added financial data and comparisons similar to competitors, giving users actionable insights.
- Browser Compatibility Fixes:
- Addressed non-clickable menu elements and delays in navigation links on specific browsers, ensuring seamless functionality.
5. 📈 Reporting and Strategy Adjustments
We maintained consistent reporting and iterative improvements throughout the project:
- Monthly Reports:
- Included insights on branded keywords, Lighthouse technical health, and keyword performance forecasts.
- Provided keyword difficulty (KD) analyses to identify achievable targets and short-term opportunities.
- Competitor Analysis:
- Analyzed competitors like Timeless Investments and Vinovest to uncover keyword gaps and content opportunities for SplintInvest.
- Backlink Strategy:
- Shortlisted a number of high opportunity quality backlinks from reputable domains to enhance the site’s authority.
The Results 🚀
In just seven months, SplintInvest achieved remarkable growth:
- 📈 +955.38% Increase in Keywords: Total keywords rose from 130 to 1,372, dramatically improving search visibility.
- 🚀 +98.12% Growth in Estimated Organic Traffic: Organic traffic nearly doubled, driving more potential investors to the platform.
- 🌐 +615.47% Growth in SERP Impressions: Search engine impressions surged, significantly boosting brand awareness.
Key Highlights
- Localized Success: Improved rankings in German, Italian and French markets expanded SplintInvest’s reach.
- Enhanced Conversions: Optimized CTAs and user flows led to a steady increase in app sign-ups.
- Trust and Authority: EEAT-focused enhancements positioned SplintInvest as a credible leader in alternative investments.
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