CATEGORY: E-Commerce SEO
SOFTWARE: Shopify, Ahrefs, Semrush
WEBSITE: Nr1elektrischestep.nl
SERVICES: SEO, UX/UI, Web development, SEA
Ranked #1 in Google within 3 months with the biggest keyword ‘elektrische step’ in the Netherlands.
Holistic SEO strategy combined with web development.
2020 – 2021
2021 – 2022
01. The challenge
In this case study, we will take you on a journey through the success story of Nr1elektrischestep.nl and the role that we as Space’M Online have and continue to be privileged to play.
- Low online visibility: before Space’M Online came on board, Nr1elektrischestep.nl was struggling with a significant online visibility challenge. The webshop was poorly visible in search engines, resulting in a limited flow of organic search traffic.
- Wrong URL Structure: one of the biggest obstacles was the wrong URL structure of the website. This structure hampered search engine indexing and made it difficult for potential customers and search engine crawlers to find the desired pages.
- Industry competition: the market for electric scooters is highly competitive, with numerous brands and suppliers with the likes of Mediamarkt and Bol.com all vying for consumers’ attention. Nr1elektrischestep.nl struggled to stand out among the competition.
- Lack of SEO strategy: the lack of a targeted SEO strategy was a limiting factor for the growth of the webshop. A holistic approach was needed to optimise the website for search engines, attract the right target audience and become an authority in the electric scooter market.
- Limited conversions: the lack of online visibility and an optimised user experience resulted in a low conversion rate. It was essential not only to generate more traffic, but also to convert this traffic into actual sales transactions.
- Technical issues: there were several technical issues on the website which resulted in negative performance, including loading speed and indexing issues.
02. The solution
Website development within Shopify
Our journey to the moon began with the optimisation of Nr1elektrischestep.nl’s website. A crucial aspect was the creation of a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) that seamlessly matched the prerequisites for a high-performing website in search engines.
This meant the website not only had to be visually appealing, but also optimised for fast load times, mobile friendliness and easy navigation, not only for the visitor, but also for search engine crawlers.
URL structure and SEO
At the start of the collaboration with Space’M Online, Nr1elektrischestep.nl was struggling with an incorrectly indexed URL structure without any substantiation of keyword research, which negatively impacted its search engine findability.
To fix this problem, we conducted a thorough analysis and keyword research using advanced tools such as Ahrefs and Semrush. After completion, the entire URL structure was overhauled and a correct URL strategy was implemented, including 301-redirect plan.
One of the key successes was achieving the number 1 position in Google on the high-volume keyword ‘Elektrische step’ with 175,000 monthly searches, just 3 months after the overall work started.
Keyword analysis and content strategy
As Nr1elektrischestep.nl offers a wide range of brands and products, we chose to cover the entire online electric scooter market. Ideally, this fit and fitted well with our holistic view. A thorough keyword research was carried out to effectively enter the market.
The strategy included creating conversion-oriented text on category and product pages, as well as developing a comprehensive knowledge base.
This made the website a source not only for buying products, but also for getting useful information about electric scooters, such as maintenance tips and comparisons between different models.
On-Page SEO optimisation and technical SEO improvements
Our team of specialists worked iteratively to optimise content on the website. This involved using updated keyword research to adjust heading structures and add richer content. Call-to-action elements were also integrated to increase the conversion rate.
Through SEO optimisation, product pages were improved. Our techniques improved not only the search engine friendliness, but also the user experience.
Technical SEO improvements
Another area where a lot of gains could be made was the technical SEO setup. We started working on a hefty list, including optimising the website’s loading speed, fixing indexing issues and implementing structured data for better search engine results.
By improving the loading speed of the website, visitors were not only served faster, but the overall user experience also improved. This led directly to lower bounce rates and an increase in the conversion rate.
Linkbuilding
We committed to a sustainable and high-quality link-building programme to support the sophisticated content strategy. This resulted in continued strong performance in search engines.
By collaborating with reputable websites and blogs within the industry, Nr1elektrischestep.nl obtained valuable backlinks. These backlinks strengthened the website’s authority and improved its position in search engines, resulting in greater visibility for potential customers.
With these extensive efforts, we managed to transform Nr1elektrischestep.nl from a start-up webshop to a market leader in the electric scooter industry, with impressive growth in visitor numbers, revenue and online visibility. The strategies and results speak for themselves, and we are proud to share that we remain committed to making the success story for this client even bigger.
A very professional company which helped us tremendously with SEO and our website optimisation.– HENRI VERBEEK, OWNER NR1ELEKTRISCHESTEP.NL
03. The result
Growth in visitors
Online visitors
Analysis:
One of the first KPIs that stands out at Nr1elektrischestep.nl is the number of online visitors. In January 2020, the counter stood at 674 visitors. A year later, in January 2021, this number exploded to a whopping 71,914 visitors, an almost unbelievable growth of a whopping 10,600%!
But that was not all. In January 2022, the number of visitors reached an even more impressive 176,790, representing a 147% increase over the previous year.
Conclusion:
These figures speak volumes. Thanks to the collaboration launched in 2021, Nr1elektrischestep.nl has managed to grow the number of visitors exponentially. The investment in SEO and web development has led not only to an increase in traffic, but also to significant revenue growth, as we will see later.
Without further ado, we can say that these booked results have strengthened the success story of Nr1elektrischestep.nl, it therefore underlines the positive impact of the executed efforts of our experts.
2021
2022
Total sales
Analysis:
In 2020, Nr1elektrischestep.nl started with sales of €0. A year later, in 2021, total sales reached €159,788.23. But the real turning point came in 2022, when total sales surpassed €419,748.96.
Conclusion:
Overall sales results highlight significant improvements in the financial performance of Nr1elektrischestep.nl. From a starting point of €0 in 2020 to sales of €419,748.96 in 2022 is hard evidence of the successful implementation of SEO and web development strategies by our experts.
These results show that the investment contributed not only to more visitors, but also to actual conversions and revenue growth.
Organic visitors from 2021 to 2022
Traffic channels
Analysis:
The data on traffic by channel shows a noticeable shift during the years under study. In the period from January 2020 to December 2020, direct traffic* was the most important channel with 498 visitors, while Google Search and other search engines, such as Bing and DuckDuckGo, made no noticeable contribution.
*Direct traffic on a website refers to visitors who navigate directly to the site by entering the URL in the browser or using bookmarks, without using search engines or external links. They are often existing visitors, returning users, or people who already know the URL
In January 2021 to December 2021, the traffic distribution underwent a significant transformation. Direct traffic grew explosively to 7,178 visitors, Google Search dominated with 38,340 visitors, and both Bing and DuckDuckGo saw modest but significant increases.
This trend continued in January 2022 to December 2022, with direct traffic continuing to grow to 19,291 visitors, while Google Search became the most prominent channel with 119,683 visitors. Bing and DuckDuckGo also recorded significant increases, indicating a wider range of sources leading visitors to the web shop.
Conclusion:
The data clearly shows the shifts in the sources of web traffic for No1electricalstep. In 2020, direct traffic was the main source, but in 2021 and 2022, Google Organic Search dominated as the most prominent channel.
The growth of direct traffic, along with the rise of Google Search, has led to the spectacular increases in overall visitor statistics.
Growth in percentages
Between 2020 and 2021, direct traffic grew by 1,339%, while Google Search showed an impressive 79,250% increase. In 2022, this growth continued, with direct traffic increasing by 167% and Google Search by 213%. Bing and DuckDuckGo also showed significant increases.
04. More about Nr1elektrischestep.nl
Imagine for a moment: you have a deep-seated passion for high-quality products and an unbridled drive to provide customers with a better service and experience. Fed up with conforming to cost-cutting strategies forced upon you from higher up, you have grand ideas about products to conquer the market. This was the beginning of the adventure for the team behind Nr1elektrischestep.nl.
Nr1elektrischestep.nl was founded by enthusiasts with years of experience in service management and electronics. They wanted not only to offer high-quality products, but also to create a distinctive experience.
The focus is on quality and customer service, with the belief that these values should be the foundation of their business.
Like Nr1elektrischestep to the moon?
The story of Nr1elektrischestep.nl is one of determination, passion and dedication. With the help of Space’M Online, the webshop has not only achieved extraordinary growth in visitor numbers and sales, but also established a strong position in the competitive electric scooter market.
The success of Nr1elektrischestep.nl is an illustration of how a strong collaboration between a passionate team and an expert partner can lead to spectacular results.
Would you like to be part of a success story like that of Nr1elektrischestep.nl yourself? Then contact Space’M Online and find out how we too can help your business grow and prosper in the digital world. Together, we will build a better online future!
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Disclaimer: the figures and data provided are based on information available up to 31 December 2022.