# AEO Case Studies | Colossal

Source: https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/

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 A growing library of outcomes from businesses that have grown organic search with fully managed AEO.

 [## Scaling organic search for a global e-commerce platform

 A leading e-commerce software company needed to grow keyword coverage fast without hurting bounce rates or conversion quality. A structured content strategy targeting small businesses and geographic keyword clusters delivered growth across all three objectives. Significant growth Target keywords Multi-market Geographic reach Improved Bounce rate](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/ecommerce-platform/)[## First-page rankings for an independent creative agency

 An independent creative agency wanted organic search that would actually hold up over time, built on compliant practices rather than shortcuts. Weekly content, full site optimisation, and targeted outreach delivered first-page and first-place rankings with consistent traffic and conversion growth. First page Target keywords First place Key terms Consistent growth Organic traffic](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/creative-agency/)[## Outranking franchise chains for a local cleaning company

 A local cleaning company was losing search visibility to national franchise brands with larger budgets. A content and backlink strategy built on local authority and genuine intent-matching put them on the first page for their highest-value keywords and converted that traffic into bookings. First page Local keywords First place High-intent terms Growing Organic bookings](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/cleaning-company/)[## Capturing high-intent search for a local moving company

 A moving company with strong reviews but weak organic visibility was losing bookings to aggregators and larger operators. Intent-driven content, technical optimisation, and local backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a consistent organic booking channel at a fraction of the cost of paid search. First page Moving keywords First place Local terms Growing Organic bookings](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/moving-company/)[## Building organic authority for an independent mortgage broker

 An independent mortgage broker was invisible on search despite strong expertise and client outcomes. A content strategy built around genuine financial advice, full site optimisation, and targeted backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing pipeline of direct enquiries. First page Mortgage keywords First place Local broker terms Growing Direct enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/mortgage-broker/)[## Growing a private chef business through search

 A private chef and catering company with a strong portfolio but no organic presence was relying entirely on referrals. Occasion-driven content, technical optimisation, and hospitality backlinks put them on the first page for their highest-value search terms and opened a consistent pipeline of enquiries. First page Private chef terms First place Event catering queries Growing Enquiry pipeline](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/private-chef/)[## Organic growth for a direct-to-consumer health supplements brand

 A health supplements retailer with strong products and reviews but poor organic visibility was over-reliant on paid advertising. Authority content, product page optimisation, and category-relevant backlinks delivered first-page rankings and growing revenue from search at a lower cost than paid channels. First page Health keywords First place Product terms Growing Organic revenue](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/health-supplements/)[## 75% organic traffic growth for a global hotel chain across 1,200+ locations

 A global hotel chain was losing direct bookings to third-party platforms and declining in organic search across multiple markets. A localized multi-language content and optimisation strategy across 1,200+ locations delivered 75% year-on-year organic traffic growth while competitors declined. 75% increase YOY organic traffic +30% Session time 1,200+ Locations optimised](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/global-hotel-chain/)[## Organic growth for a B2B skills assessment platform

 A B2B skills assessment platform was invisible on search while competitors captured the attention of hiring managers and HR leads at the top of the evaluation funnel. A content strategy mapping the full buyer journey, combined with technical optimisation and HR-relevant backlinks, delivered first-page rankings and a growing inbound pipeline. First page HR and hiring keywords First place Assessment terms Growing Inbound pipeline](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/skills-assessment-platform/)[## Building a search-driven client pipeline for an independent personal trainer

 An independent personal trainer was relying entirely on referrals and social media for new clients, both channels with real ceilings. A content strategy targeting local fitness searches and goal-specific queries delivered first-page rankings, pre-qualified enquiries, and a client pipeline that runs without constant active input. First page Fitness keywords First place Local trainer terms Growing Client enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/personal-fitness-brand/)[## Growing a meal prep and nutrition delivery service through organic search

 A meal prep and nutrition delivery service with strong repeat purchase rates was relying on paid advertising for new customer acquisition at shrinking margins. Organic search became a structural acquisition channel, with customers from search showing stronger retention than paid. First page Meal prep keywords First place Nutrition terms Growing New customers](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/meal-prep-delivery/)[## First-page local rankings for an HVAC and plumbing contractor

 An established HVAC and plumbing contractor was generating inbound through directories but at high cost and against multiple competitors. Content targeting emergency service queries and informational how-to searches, combined with local backlinks, delivered first-page rankings and a direct booking channel with pre-decided callers. First page Trade service keywords First place Emergency terms Growing Service bookings](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/hvac-plumbing-contractor/)[## First-page and first-place rankings for an independent digital marketing agency

 An independent digital marketing agency had strong client results but weak organic visibility, relying on referrals for most new business. Intent-driven content, full site optimisation, and targeted outreach delivered first-page and first-place rankings with consistent improvements to traffic quality and conversion from search. First page Target keywords First place Key agency terms Growing Conversions from search](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/digital-marketing-agency/)[## 250% organic traffic growth for a global consumer audio brand across multiple markets

 A global consumer audio brand needed to reduce dependence on expensive paid acquisition and build organic customer acquisition at scale. A multi-market content and backlink strategy delivered 250% year-on-year organic traffic growth within three months, with first-page rankings across target and long-tail keywords, improved bounce rate, and growing sales from search. 250% increase YOY organic traffic 3 months Time to results Multiple Markets ranked](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/consumer-audio-brand/)[## Building search visibility and an inbound pipeline for an independent home care provider

 An independent home care provider had strong outcomes and local reputation but no organic search presence, relying entirely on word of mouth for new enquiries. Trust-building content, local optimisation, and relevant backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing pipeline of direct care enquiries from families searching for support. First page Home care keywords First place Local care terms Growing Care enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/home-care-provider/)[## Growing enrolment enquiries for an independent vocational and trade college

 An independent vocational college with strong graduate outcomes was invisible on search against larger national providers. Programme-level content, technical optimisation, and local authority backlinks delivered first-page rankings for trade training keywords and a growing stream of enrolment enquiries from prospective students searching in their area. First page Training keywords First place Local course terms Growing Enrolment enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/vocational-college/)[## Organic growth for a direct-to-consumer fitness equipment brand

 A direct-to-consumer fitness equipment brand was over-reliant on paid acquisition with rising costs and compressed margins. Product and training content, full site optimisation, and fitness media backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing organic sales channel at a structurally lower cost per customer than paid. First page Fitness keywords First place Product terms Growing Organic sales](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/fitness-equipment-brand/)[## First-page local rankings and direct bookings for an independent pest control company

 An independent pest control company was generating inbound through directories at high cost and against multiple competitors. Pest and property content, local technical optimisation, and targeted backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a direct booking channel with pre-decided customers calling first. First page Pest control keywords First place Local service terms Growing Direct bookings](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/pest-control-company/)[## Building organic search authority for a small business accounting firm

 An independent accounting firm focused on small businesses had genuine expertise but almost no organic search presence, relying entirely on referrals for new clients. Expert content across tax and advisory topics, local optimisation, and relevant backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing pipeline of direct, well-matched client enquiries. First page Accounting keywords First place Local firm terms Growing Client enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/small-business-accountant/)[## First-page local rankings and consistent job enquiries for an independent roofing contractor

 An independent roofing contractor with experienced crews and strong workmanship was being outranked by franchise operators and larger competitors. Service and problem-identification content, local optimisation, and home improvement backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing stream of direct job enquiries from homeowners who had already decided to call. First page Roofing keywords First place Local contractor terms Growing Job enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/roofing-contractor/)[## Growing a search-driven client pipeline for an independent event booking and planning service

 An independent event planning service with a strong portfolio was entirely reliant on referrals, with no organic search presence in a competitive city market. Occasion and service content, local optimisation, and hospitality media backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a consistent pipeline of direct client enquiries from people who found them first. First page Event planning keywords First place Local event terms Growing Event enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/event-booking-service/)[## Organic search growth for an independent fashion and accessories brand

 An independent fashion brand with a distinctive aesthetic and loyal customers was over-reliant on paid social for new customer discovery, with no organic search presence. Product and style content, site optimisation, and editorial fashion backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a compounding organic revenue channel that does not switch off when campaigns pause. First page Fashion keywords First place Category terms Growing Organic revenue](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/fashion-accessories-brand/)[## Building organic search authority for an independent immigration and visa consulting firm

 An independent immigration consulting firm with a strong track record was invisible on search, losing prospective clients to larger firms and directories. Expert visa and immigration content, service page optimisation, and specialist backlinks delivered first-page rankings and a growing pipeline of qualified direct enquiries from people actively seeking immigration help. First page Immigration keywords First place Visa service terms Growing Client enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/immigration-consulting/)[## Organic search growth for an independent motorcycle dealership

 An independent motorcycle dealership with genuine expertise was being outranked by franchise dealers with larger marketing budgets. Model, review, and service content combined with motorcycle media backlinks delivered first-page rankings, a growing stream of pre-qualified sales enquiries, and recurring service bookings from local riders. First page Motorcycle keywords First place Local dealer terms Growing Sales enquiries](https://colossal.nz/aeo/case-studies/motorcycle-dealership/)

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