100% lead generation growth for a painting company through local SEO

Adrischildersbedrijf is a local painting company based in Zwolle. Despite offering high-quality services, they struggled to achieve visibility on Google for relevant search terms and attract organic leads. They needed to enhance their online presence specifically for Zwolle and the surrounding areas to compete in a crowded local market. Seeders implemented a targeted local SEO strategy that emphasized location based optimization to bypass competitors with stronger backlink profiles.
100%
Lead generation increase6x
New top 3 positions233%
Organic traffic growthBlueprint for growth
The strategy
Competitive research
The team started with concise keyword research to map out relevant local terms. Analyzing competitors that were ranking well for these queries revealed specific opportunities to differentiate the client without needing to build backlinks.1
Profile optimization
Updating the Google My Business profile was a critical priority. Setting the primary business category accurately and adjusting the service area specifically to Zwolle and nearby villages ensured the business appeared in the right localized searches.2
On page adjustments
The team naturally incorporated focus keywords into the homepage content and added frequently asked questions to improve relevance. Implementing structured data and optimizing technical elements like meta titles helped search engines better understand the business and display it prominently.3
How we did it
The road to results</3>
The initial strategic focus centered on correcting the service area from a national scope to a highly targeted local radius. Before making deep content changes, it was crucial to ensure the Google My Business profile accurately reflected their actual service footprint. Once the digital storefront was localized, the approach expanded to building trust signals and enhancing on-page relevance. Since the client had a domain rating of zero, the team deliberately pivoted away from traditional link building to focus entirely on local SEO factors.
– Encouraging real customer reviews significantly improved local trustworthiness and directly influenced Local Pack rankings.
– Implementing structured data provided search engines with absolute clarity regarding their location and service offerings.
– Focusing purely on regional intent allowed the client to bypass competitors who relied heavily on backlinks but lacked local relevance.
This hyperlocalized execution successfully pushed the priority keyword to the absolute top of the search results. The campaign established total competitor dominance in the Zwolle region by securing the number one position in both the Local Pack and standard search results.
Results
Achieving a 100 percent increase in lead generation completely transformed the business pipeline for this local painting company. Generating over 60 new leads directly from organic search means they are consistently filling their schedule with high intent customers from their immediate service area. This level of growth proves that highly targeted local visibility directly drives tangible revenue.
The 233 percent growth in organic traffic showcases exactly how effective technical and profile optimizations can be even without a strong backlink profile. Securing six new top three positions firmly establishes the company as the premier choice for painting services in Zwolle. Ultimately, moving to the first position in the Local Pack guarantees they are the very first option prospective clients see when searching for local painters.
100%
Lead generation increase6x
New top 3 positions233%
Organic traffic growthProject team
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