Repair of power tools, petrol tools, and garden equipment: beating competitors and achieving 230% growth

Organic Traffic Growth:
462 → 1538
Promotion Region:
Samara & Region
Top-10 Yandex:
88% of Keywords
Result Achieved In:
4 Months

Promoting service websites in certain niches is a real challenge even for experienced professionals! Sometimes up to 90% of targeted traffic is generated by only 5–10 high-frequency keywords. Of course, search results for these keywords are dominated by giant competitors with huge budgets, long-standing authority, and solid reputations. This was the exact challenge faced by Expert-63, a company specializing in repairing petrol tools, power tools, and garden equipment.

At first glance, it seemed impossible to overtake competitors who have occupied the top search positions almost since the dawn of the Internet. But we managed it! Though it wasn’t easy — we had to employ:

  • Our proprietary SEO development techniques
  • Improving the site’s authority and the company’s reputation
  • Meticulous semantic core development — at the intersection of commercial and informational queries
  • Technical optimization

Additionally, during the process we migrated the site to a new hosting provider and a more functional platform.

About the Client’s Business

Repair of garden and construction equipment, boat motors, and power tools.

Main Objective

Attract new clients from search engines and ensure visibility in the Top-10 search results.

Objectives

  • Outperform competitors in a narrow semantic niche
  • Attract clients from search
  • Improve the site technically
  • Eliminate factors hindering promotion

Challenges Faced

1. Partially informational queries
About 90% of all traffic comes from a few high-frequency keywords, where search results are dominated by trusted competitors.
2. High competition
The search results contain numerous websites specializing in service provision.
3. Migration to a new site
Required to expand functional capabilities. Migration can cause traffic loss if special measures are not taken.

Work Performed

1. Initial semantic core collection with subsequent refinement and expansion.
2. Preparation and publication of 36 optimized articles.
3. Work on meta tags, implementation of keywords, and removal of duplicates.
4. Systematic competitor analysis and site audit.
5. Sitemap generation.
6. Adding an online consultant module.
7. Creation of a “Our Advantages” block.
8. Adding a feedback form.
9. Implementation of a news section.
10. Adding a FAQ category.
11. Adding a “Our Team” section.
12. Publishing certificates and diplomas.
13. Removal of broken links and pages.
14. Price updates.
15. Adding new services.
16. Implementation of a reviews module.
17. Monitoring indexing of new pages by search engines.
18. Development of a responsive version for mobile devices.

Problem & Solution

1. Most traffic comes from high-frequency keywords
To overcome this challenge, we thoroughly developed the key phrases — at the edge of informational and commercial queries. A comprehensive competitor analysis was also conducted.
2. High competition
The only way to compete is to increase trust in the quality of services: publishing reviews, work examples, and certificates. Clients need to be convinced of the specialists’ competence.
3. Migration to a new site
To prevent traffic loss, all necessary tools, counters, functionality, and URL structure were preserved. 301 redirects were configured to transfer link equity. Technical audits and control of meta tags and keywords were performed at every stage.

Results Achieved

Even accounting for seasonal traffic dips and site migration, the effect of promotion is impressive. In just 4 months, the site achieved 230% growth in new visitors.
Search engine traffic also increased during these 4 months and continues to grow.
Mobile traffic now accounts for 75% (after implementing the responsive version).
Conversions
Presence in search results for key phrases

Development Plans

Our main task is to monitor the relevance of keywords and meta tags. Competitors may introduce new useful features, services, and offers. To stay competitive, timely response is required.
1. Add promotions, special offers, and a homepage banner.
2. Add information about brands of equipment accepted for repair.
3. Reorganize the price list for better clarity and convenience.

Ongoing Cooperation

Over the years, we have achieved significant success: search traffic increased by 329%, the site was migrated to a new hosting and platform to expand functionality, while preserving URL structure, microdata, sitemap, and robots.txt. Redirects, counters, and all necessary tools were configured.

The client’s website became fast, convenient, and functional — exactly how a modern web project should be! As a reward for our efforts, we received steady search traffic growth.

Much has been done, but growth potential remains! We continue to explore traffic growth opportunities and implement useful SEO features necessary for successful competition.

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