SEO Case Study Overview
At MMT, a Mobile Medical Team company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we took on the exciting challenge of helping a new startup find its place in a competitive market. The site had numerous technical SEO issues, and the competition was fierce. But with a strategic, heartfelt approach, we turned these challenges into opportunities. This case study is not just a story of technical achievements but a testament to how dedication, expertise, and a personal touch can transform a brand's online presence, making MMT a trusted name in their field.
Established websites face the daunting task of staying ahead in a constantly evolving digital landscape:
Key Challenges
When we first audited the client's website, we discovered a range of critical issues hindering its performance:
Our initial audit revealed several critical issues:
- Lack of Google Search Console and Google Analytics: Without these essential tools, the site map hadn't been submitted, meaning Google was unaware of the site's existence. Consequently, most pages were not indexed.
- Toxic Backlinks: The site was targeted by a malicious network, impacting its credibility and ranking.
- WordPress and Yoast Configuration Issues: Archive and dated pages were being served as near duplicates. Additionally, RSS feeds were incorrectly set to no-index in Google Search Console.
- Multilingual SEO Challenges: The site offered content in both English and Arabic, but the Arabic URLs were non-descriptive, leading to poor SEO performance.
- Developer Oversights: Numerous test pages were left live, resulting in a plethora of 404 and 301 errors.
- Improper Use of Headers and Meta Descriptions: Pages across the site had multiple H1 titles and meta descriptions, confusing search engines.
- Placeholder Content: "Lorem ipsum" filler text was found, reducing the site's professionalism.
- Lack of Structured Data: The absence of structured data made it difficult for search engines to understand the site's content and services.
Strategic SEO Solutions Implemented
To tackle these challenges, we implemented a comprehensive strategy:
- Site Health Checks: Conducted in-depth site audits using tools like Google Search Console and Google Analytics to track site health and performance.
- Disavowed Toxic Backlinks: Cleaned up the backlink profile by disavowing toxic links.
- Optimized WordPress Configuration: Adjusted Yoast settings to eliminate duplicate content issues and set RSS feeds correctly.
- Enhanced Multilingual SEO: Updated Arabic URLs to be more descriptive, improving visibility.
- Removed Test Pages: Deleted or redirected outdated and test pages to eliminate errors.
- Revised Header Tags and Meta Descriptions: Ensured proper use of header tags and meta descriptions to enhance clarity and search engine understanding.
- Updated Content: Replaced placeholder text with relevant, high-quality content.
- Implemented Structured Data: Added structured data markup to help search engines better understand and present the site's content.
- Submitted the site map.
- Fixed robots.txt and submitted it to the root.
- Added H1 titles for every page.
- Added meta descriptions for every page.
- Deleted irrelevant default meta descriptions (previously set in Yoast).
- Disabled RSS feed pages to prevent duplication and missing canonical tags.
- Worked on internal linking, especially between services pages and relevant content pages.
- Conducted backlink acquisition.
- Added structured data.
- Set up an FAQ page.
SEO Results Achieved
Our efforts yielded remarkable results:
- Increased Visibility: The site started ranking for high-value keywords, with a significant boost in organic traffic.
- Improved User Experience: Enhanced site speed and usability led to lower bounce rates and higher engagement.
- Enhanced Credibility: Cleaned backlink profile and professional content presentation improved the site's authority and trustworthiness.
- Better Analytics Tracking: Accurate tracking of user behavior and site performance provided valuable insights for ongoing improvements.
- SEO performance : first month
- SEO performance : second month
- SEO performance : third month
![Google Search Console SEO performance month 1](https://misinate.sirv.com/perso/mmt%20seo%20case%20study/seo%20performance%20month%201.png)
![Google Search Console SEO performance month 2](https://misinate.sirv.com/perso/mmt%20seo%20case%20study/seo%20performance%20month%202.png)
![Google Search Console SEO performance month 3](https://misinate.sirv.com/perso/mmt%20seo%20case%20study/seo%20performance%20month%203.png)
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates the power of a well-executed SEO strategy in transforming a website's performance and visibility. By addressing critical issues with a targeted approach, we helped MMT achieve significant growth and establish itself as a trusted entity in the medical field.
The success story of MMT is a testament to how SEO, when done right, can turn challenges into opportunities, drive substantial traffic, and build lasting credibility.
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