Case Study: Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau
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Monthly Search Engine Optimization: Redesign Date: August 13, 2008
Client Overview
The Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau, located in the heart of downtown Saratoga Springs, is the official group destination headquarters! Known as the number 1 destination for hosting group tours, meetings and conventions, the staff at the Saratoga Convention and Tourism Bureau is able to assist meeting planners with all the details.
Project Goal
To enhance the website's graphic appeal and navigation by implementing a new visual design and increase search engine positioning for not only core 'saratoga' keyword phrases (saratoga, saratoga ny, saratoga springs, etc.), but also for groups, meetings and conventions in the Saratoga area.
Plan of Action
- Created Blog for increased visibility
- Created 10 Minute Walking Guide map
- Added streaming video
- Created new Events section
- Added Media section
- Created FAQ for Saratoga Meetings
- Added Google Search Box
- Integrated informational pages with Business Member listings
- Created custom Contact Us pages
Results from Website Design and Monthly Search Engine Optimization
Placements in Google:
- Authority Placement: 'saratoga convention' - out of 1.1 million searches
- 1 and 2 for 'saratoga meetings' - out of over 833,000 searches
- 1 and 2 for 'saratoga convention services'
- 1 and 2 for 'saratoga group tours'
- 3 for 'special event venues' - out of 8.4 million searches
Stats Analysis
- Unique Visitors increased 57% in August 2008 versus August 2007
- August 2008: 40,078 unique visitors
- An increase of over 37,000 page views from August 2007 to August 2008
A main reason for the redesign of the website was to make it easy for meeting planners to navigate the site to find what they need, whether they are researching the region or actually requesting a proposal. The new design and site navigation enhancements, along with clear search engine goals, contributed to Mannix Marketing's ability to create a marketing plan whose results exceeded our client's expectations. Not only were we able to create an eye catching website, but we also showed that the Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau is an authority source of information in the eyes of the top search engines when it comes to conventions and meetings in Saratoga.
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Thank you very much,
Dan Silver
The New York Racing Association
Marketing Communications Manager
www.nyragroupsales.com
