SEO Results in 100 Days for a Local Service Business

Over a focused 100-day period, we helped a locally based carpet cleaning company significantly boost its online presence through a combination of website redesign, SEO improvements, and strategic content development. The initiative led to significant traffic growth, enhanced keyword rankings, and tangible improvements in user engagement.

Client Overview

A residential carpet cleaning service provider sought to expand their digital visibility in a competitive local market. As their white-labeled SEO partner, we deployed a full-site rebuild, optimized content structure, and launched a blog strategy tailored to capture relevant search intent and boost brand recognition.


Objectives

  • Increase visibility through targeted SEO and content improvements
  • Strengthen keyword rankings across core service areas
  • Improve engagement metrics through a refreshed website UX
  • Establish topical authority with blog content

Key Initiatives & Timeline

  • August 2024: Website relaunch with optimized on-page SEO
  • August–October 2024: Article rewrites, new content creation, and keyword alignment
  • October 1, 2024: Final 50-day performance snapshot evaluated

Results: First 50 Days vs. Second 50 Days

Website Performance

  • Sessions: ↑ +17.9%
  • Page Views: ↑ +36.5%
  • Direct Traffic: Increased, reflecting improved brand recognition and search recall

SEO Impact

  • Total Ranking Keywords: ↑ from 1,098 to 1,862 (+70%)
  • Page 1 Keywords: 46 keywords now ranking in positions 1–10

Content Performance

  • Rewritten and new articles improved blog visibility and relevance
  • Enriched topical coverage contributed to sustained ranking growth and user time on page

Conclusion

This case illustrates the effectiveness of foundational SEO work, combined with a content strategy and a modernized website experience. Over just 100 days, the carpet cleaning service achieved significant gains in search visibility, keyword performance, and user engagement.

For local service businesses, this reinforces the impact of investing in a cohesive digital strategy tailored to your audience’s search behavior.

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Kim Schmutzler

Kim Schmutzler is the founder of KDGS Works, a senior-led SEO and content strategy agency based in Overland Park, KS. KDGS Works helps brands and agencies build structured search visibility across Google, AI platforms, and emerging discovery channels.

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