DigitUX SEO Catapulted Website Visits for a Startup Plumber by 1,500% in Just 8 Weeks
A small startup plumber in Brisbane was facing stiff competition in the local market. With limited budget and time for marketing, Owner /Operator, Jake, was relying heavily on word-of-mouth and occasional referrals. His website wasn’t ranking on Google, and he was getting fewer than 20 visitors per month, with almost no web-based enquiries or bookings.
But I couldn’t afford a big agency or expensive campaigns."
Our Approach
After an initial consultation, our SEO Specialists performed an indepth SEO Website Audit and identified several key issues:
Recommendation
To combat these plaguing issues (and more!), we recommended our Plus SEO Package, which aligned with our Client’s goals and budget. Deliverables included:
- Full SEO & website audit
- On-page optimisation
- Keyword research focused on relevant local keywords, such as “blocked drain Brisbane”
- Google Business Profile optimisation
- Local citations & directory submissions
- Monthly content updates and blog posts
- Performance tracking & monthly reports
The Results (within 3–6 months)
Despite a tight budget, our SEO Specialists implemented a smart, high-impact strategy that focused on local intent, service area targeting, and mobile optimisation — crucial for urgent local plumbing searches.
| Metric | Before | After 6 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Website Traffic | ~20/month | 320+/month (1,500% increase) |
| Google Rankings | Not ranked in top 50 | Top 3 for “Plumber Brisbane Southside” |
| Online Leads | 1–2/month | 15–20/month |
| Monthly Bookings from Website | <1 | 12+ confirmed jobs/month |
| ROI | – | Over 10x return on SEO investment |
Key Takeaways
To address the challenges in Jake’s lack of budget and time restraints, we were able to work together to offer Jake an affordable but strategic SEO service that lined up with his goals, objectives and budget.
Ready to Grow Like Jake?
If you’re a tradie or small business owner wondering how to compete online without blowing your budget, we’re here to help.
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