Cybersecurity SEO, AIO, & Link Building Case Study

3+ Years of SEO Collaboration Driving 137% More Conversions

137%

increase in conversions

1,118%

increase in AI referral traffic

39%

increase in organic traffic

Challenge: Website Suffered From Low Organic Visibility

At the start, our client—a cybersecurity firm, was up against much larger, more established competitors. Their website suffered from low organic visibility except for branded searches, thin, under-optimized content, a young backlink profile, and limited internal capacity. Standing out in a saturated market was an uphill climb.

Conversion SEO Strategy

Using Our SEO Expertise, Conversions Surged 137%

01Embedded SEO Partnership

Over 3+ years, we secured a dedicated budget and became a true strategic extension of their marketing team, aligned firmly on shared growth goals.

02 Holistic Content and On-Page Strategy

We audited and optimized service pages and created educational blog articles and resources. This resulted in drawing meaningful organic traffic beyond brand-name searches.

03Technical SEO and Redesign Collaboration

We conducted technical audits and partnered closely with the client’s development team during a website redesign. Together, we optimized content ahead of launch and refined navigation to ensure both crawlability and clarity.

04Strategic Link Building and AI Search Readiness

With targeted link building campaigns, we strengthened authority while simultaneously optimizing for emerging AI-driven traffic channels. We also set up integrated dashboards drawing in data from Marketo, Google Analytics, Search Console, SEMrush, and more—powering data-informed decisions.

Results — Q2 YoY Comparison

Conversions surged by 137%.

Bar chart showing 137% increase in conversions over the past period.
Bar chart showing a 39% increase in organic website traffic.

Organic traffic increased by 39%.

AI referral traffic climbed 1,118%—with ChatGPT the leading source of AI-generated visits.

Line graph showing 1,118% growth in AI referral traffic, with ChatGPT leading as the top AI-generated traffic source.
Comparison chart showing client surpassing a close competitor in total referring domains over the past year.

Over the year, the client surpassed a close competitor in referring domains.

Thanks to this integrated SEO and AIO campaign, the client is now:

  • A recognized authority in cybersecurity with stronger authority and visibility.
  • Capturing traffic from both traditional search and AI-powered channels, diversifying their lead flow.
  • Converting more high-intent visitors, amplifying ROI from content and SEO efforts.
  • Well-positioned for sustained growth, with infrastructure and strategy now scalable for future expansions.
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Jacob Jarrard
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