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+955% Keyword Growth in 7 Months

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.

955

Increase in Total Keywords

615

Impressions in Google

7

Campaign Duration

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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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