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Vanguard Contracting
Case Study

Vanguard Contracting came to Qode Media just a few months ago with a brand-new website and no previous SEO work in place. When we began our collaboration, the main pages of their site were still in development and hadn’t been indexed yet, leaving them with zero organic visibility. Operating in Ottawa's highly competitive construction market, Vanguard faced an uphill battle competing against well-established websites with years of online presence and strong rankings. The local market’s high saturation of optimized websites made it especially challenging for a new site to break through.
Additionally, the site lacked foundational SEO elements such as strategic keyword integration, high-quality backlinks, optimized content, and local visibility. Paired with a need to ensure their site’s technical setup was properly aligned with search engine standards, Vanguard required a full-spectrum SEO strategy to establish a competitive edge in the market.

Challenges

  • Vanguard Contracting came to Qode Media just a few months ago with a brand-new website and no previous SEO work in place. When we began our collaboration, the main pages of their site were still in development and hadn’t been indexed yet, leaving them with zero organic visibility.
  • Operating in Ottawa's highly competitive construction market, Vanguard faced an uphill battle competing against well-established websites with years of online presence and strong rankings. The local market’s high saturation of optimized websites made it especially challenging for a new site to break through.
  • Additionally, the site lacked foundational SEO elements such as strategic keyword integration, high-quality backlinks, optimized content, and local visibility. Paired with a need to ensure their site’s technical setup was properly aligned with search engine standards, Vanguard required a full-spectrum SEO strategy to establish a competitive edge in the market.

MAIN GOALS

  • Achieve Local Search Visibility: Rank on the first page of Google for high-intent, location-specific keywords in Ottawa's construction market.
  • Drive Organic Traffic:  Increase the volume of qualified visitors to the website through targeted SEO strategies and content creation.
  • Enhance User Experience: Optimize site speed, mobile responsiveness, and navigation to improve user engagement and reduce bounce rates.
  • Establish Domain Authority: Build high-quality backlinks and develop valuable content to strengthen the site’s credibility and ranking potential.
  • Generate Leads and Conversions: Drive measurable leads through optimized service pages and strong calls-to-action tailored for local clients.

SEO Strategy Implementation

1. Technical SEO Optimization

We began by conducting a comprehensive technical audit to identify and fix critical SEO issues, such as optimizing URLs, fixing broken links, and ensuring proper site structure. This foundational work included submitting the sitemap.xml, implementing schema markup, and integrating Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager to effectively track user interactions and conversions.

2. On-Page Optimization

Our team conducted in-depth keyword research specific to Ottawa’s competitive construction market and strategically optimized the site’s metadata, H-tags, and page content. We focused on incorporating high-intent local keywords, optimizing images for faster loading times, and improving internal linking. We also introduced keyword-rich service pages to align the website with users' search intent.

3. Landing Page Optimization

We enhanced the website’s landing pages by refining content to highlight Vanguard Contracting’s services and value propositions more clearly. Key calls-to-action (CTAs) were strategically placed to guide users toward conversion, whether through direct inquiries or service bookings. This also included incorporating more localized keywords and addressing the specific needs of their target audience.

4. Google Business Profile Optimization

We optimized Vanguard Contracting’s Google Business Profile (GBP) to improve local visibility and attract more targeted leads. This included adding up-to-date business information, creating service-specific posts, and regularly updating the profile with relevant content. These efforts helped boost local search rankings and foster stronger engagement with the Ottawa community.

5. Backlink Acquisition

To enhance the site’s authority and search engine performance, we focused on building high-quality backlinks from reputable, locally relevant sources. These backlinks improved the website’s domain authority, helping it rank better in competitive local searches and driving more organic traffic from trusted websites.

6. Blogging and Content Strategy

We created a content strategy that included engaging blog posts focused on common construction-related questions, industry trends, and project case studies. These blogs are optimized with relevant keywords to boost search rankings and drive organic traffic. Additionally, each post included clear calls-to-action to drive further engagement.

General results

Since implementing the new SEO strategy, Vanguard Contracting has significantly increased traffic and user engagement. Active users rose by 85.1%, and new users increased by 89.4%, showing that the website attracts a larger audience. Most notably, the website's organic search traffic has seen a substantial uptick, with 88% of new users coming from organic search, underlining the success of the keyword optimization efforts.

The actions tracked through the Google Business Profile, including website clicks and calls for directions, reflect the growing interest in the company’s services. Notably, the site’s ranking in local search results has been enhanced, showing more frequent appearances in key Ottawa neighbourhoods.

Significant improvements have been seen in keyword rankings. Key terms like "Ottawa Contractors" and "Drywall Contractors Ottawa" have moved to the top positions, and several other targeted keywords have advanced to higher pages in search results.

Conclusion

With Qode Media’s targeted Google Ads and SEO strategies, Branova Siding has transformed its digital presence, becoming a trusted and visible brand in the roofing and siding industry: its enhanced online presence and lead generation pipeline drive residential and commercial projects.