Case Study

A data-driven local SEO strategy that increases ranking keywords.

How a scalable, data-driven local SEO framework helped a nationwide healthcare provider improve local search visibility, strengthen AI-search presence, and grow organic keyword rankings across its location pages.

Project details
IndustryHealthcare
StrategyLocal SEO
ServiceSEO · AI Search
Scope14 location pages
TimeframeQ3–Q4 2025
Results at a glance
+42.7%
Increase in ranking keywords across the /locations/ subfolder
14
Location pages optimized on the new scalable template
Overview

One template, scaled across markets.

We partnered with a leading nationwide healthcare provider to improve the performance of its location pages in highly competitive local markets. After analyzing the organization's top-performing locations, we built a standardized, conversion-focused location page template combining SEO, user experience, and AI-search best practices.

The new framework was rolled out across underperforming locations — lifting organic visibility and driving a substantial increase in ranking keywords, without sacrificing content quality.

Challenges & Opportunities

Hundreds of pages, inconsistent results.

Operating hundreds of local clinic pages across many markets was a significant SEO challenge. Many were built on outdated templates with inconsistent content, limited local keyword targeting, and uneven user experiences. A handful performed exceptionally — many struggled to rank or convert.

Find what set the best pages apartIdentify the on-page characteristics driving both visibility and appointment conversions on top locations.
Build a scalable frameworkTurn those insights into a repeatable template — not one-off fixes — that could roll out across markets.
Lift visibility without losing qualityImprove underperforming locations while protecting content quality and patient experience.
The Solutions

What we did.

01Solution

Data-Driven Performance Analysis

We analyzed the highest-performing location pages by organic clicks, impressions, and online appointment completions to pinpoint what drove visibility and conversions — then layered in competitor and search-trend research to surface local keyword, structure, and engagement opportunities.

02Solution

Scalable Location Page Framework

We built a new template for both search and patient experience: stronger local keyword optimization, clearer content hierarchy, concise above-the-fold messaging, action-oriented CTAs, logistics FAQs, diagnostic info, patient testimonials, and enhanced internal linking — each page uniquely localized on a scalable structure.

03Solution

Implementation & Continuous Optimization

We rolled the template out across 14 priority pages with the greatest growth opportunity, then continuously monitored rankings, visibility, engagement, and AI-search performance — using those insights to refine the framework before scaling further.

The Results

Measurable local growth.

+42.7%
Ranking keywords
/locations/ subfolder · Oct 2025 → Jan 2026
14
Location pages optimized
Rolled out across Q3 2025

Ranking-keyword growth

Total ranking keywords from the /locations/ subfolder grew 42.7% quarter over quarter — proportional, coverage-driven growth rather than volatility on a few terms. AI-search visibility increased alongside it.

Indexed to Oct 2025 = 100 · +42.7%
100
142.7
Oct 2025
Jan 2026
The Takeaway

Systematize what already works. Turn your best-performing pages into a template and scale the wins across every market.

One framework, measurable local growth.
Scope

What went into the work.

Local SEOLocation Page OptimizationKeyword ResearchCompetitor AnalysisAEO / GEOCROContent StrategyInternal Linking

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