Case Study

Subfolder SEO updates lead to unprecedented keyword growth.

How optimizing the phone-verification subfolder drove significant improvements in keyword rankings and search visibility for a leading data quality solutions provider.

Project details
IndustryB2B · Data Quality
StrategyOn-Page SEO
ServiceSEO · Content
ScopePhone-verification subfolder
TimeframeYear-over-Year
Results at a glance
+195%
Increase in total ranking keywords
+69%
Increase in page-one keywords
254
New page-one keywords won
Overview

One subfolder, optimized deeply.

We partnered with a leading data quality software company to enhance the search visibility of their phone-verification solutions. The opportunity was concentrated in a single subfolder that wasn't pulling its weight.

By strategically optimizing the content and metadata on the phone-verification subfolder pages, we significantly increased the number of ranking keywords and page-one rankings.

Challenges & Opportunities

A subfolder underperforming in search.

The company's phone-verification content was underperforming in search — limited visibility and low ranking keywords. The subfolder needed optimization to better target high-value terms and improve overall search performance.

Low visibility & ranking keywordsThe subfolder wasn't ranking for the high-value terms buyers were searching.
Under-optimized content & metadataOn-page SEO and metadata needed work to align with search intent.
Untapped keyword opportunityCompetitors were winning terms the subfolder was well-positioned to own.
The Solutions

What we did.

01Solution

Competitor Research & SERP Trend Analysis

We ran in-depth competitor research and SERP-trend analysis across the data-verification industry — identifying high-opportunity keywords and content gaps, and tailoring the subfolder to both user intent and algorithmic change.

02Solution

Subfolder Content Optimization

We audited the phone-verification subfolder end to end — enhancing content around relevant keywords, improving on-page SEO, and aligning messaging with user intent.

03Solution

Targeted Keyword Strategy

We implemented a focused keyword strategy around high-volume, relevant terms for the phone-verification industry — aligning content with search behavior and improving its chances of ranking on page one.

The Results

Rankings that took off.

+195%
Total ranking keywords
Subfolder-wide
+69%
Page-one keywords
Ranking on page 1
+74%
Top-three keywords
Positions 1–3
254
New page-one keywords
Net new to page 1

Total ranking keywords over time

Optimizing the subfolder's content and metadata compounded into steady ranking-keyword growth — a 195% increase across the subfolder.

Total ranking keywords · +195%
+195% Q1Q2Q3Now
The Takeaway

You don't always need more pages — you need the right ones optimized. Focus a single high-value subfolder and rankings compound fast.

Deep optimization, outsized keyword growth.
Scope

What went into the work.

SEOOn-Page SEOKeyword ResearchCompetitor ResearchSERP AnalysisMetadata OptimizationContentRank Tracking

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