Case Study
150% Organic Growth
Carolina-Based Rehab Center Sees 150% Growth in Organic Clicks
Case Study Overview
A Carolina-based addiction treatment center approached us with a common problem: stagnant website traffic and low organic visibility. Despite offering exceptional care, their online presence was underperforming, with just 400 daily clicks from Google organic search.
Over the course of 16 months, we applied our proven SEO Recovery Framework, leading to a 150% increase in organic traffic, growing from 400 to over 1,000 clicks per day.
The Local SEO Solution
We implemented our Local SEO Growth Framework—a system built specifically for behavioral health clinics. Over 16 months, we transformed their search presence with:
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Full Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization
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Local Keyword Mapping for high-intent treatment queries
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Location Page Buildout targeting specific cities and services
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Review the Generation System to enhance trust and engagement
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Local Citations & Authority Links to boost rankings
The Results
In just 16 months:
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Daily Clicks Grew from 400 → 1,000 (150% increase)
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35,000+ Keywords now ranking — including competitive local terms
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Top 3 Map Pack Rankings achieved in key service areas
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Higher-Intent Traffic driving real admission inquiries
All results were achieved organically, without PPC ads or paid aggregators.
Why It Worked
Our strategy focuses on what matters most for rehab centers
Google Maps & Local Pack Visibility
Where most high-converting traffic starts
City-Specific SEO Pages
Targeting “rehab near me”, “drug rehab in location” and related searches
Ethical, HIPPA Compliant SEO Practices
Designed for trust, not tricks with HIPPA Compliant Practices
How long did it take to see noticeable results from local SEO?
Most measurable improvements — like better map rankings and increased local clicks — started within the first 90 days. Full growth to 1,000 clicks/day occurred over 16 months
What specific local SEO tactics made the biggest impact?
Optimizing the Google Business Profile (GBP), building location-specific service pages, earning local citations, and generating reviews were the most impactful for local rankings and click-throughs.
Were any paid ads used to achieve these results?
No. All traffic growth was achieved organically using ethical, white-hat local SEO strategies — no PPC ads or lead aggregators were used.
Can my rehab center see similar results if we’re in a different state?
Yes. This framework works for any location-based rehab center. It’s built to boost visibility in local search, no matter the city or region — provided your services are aligned with high-intent keywords.
How do I know if my clinic needs local SEO help?
If your clinic isn’t ranking in the top 3 map listings for “rehab near me” or related terms in your area — or if organic traffic is low — you likely need a targeted local SEO strategy.
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Every month, 16,000+ people search for “addiction treatment near me.” Depending on the location, If you’re not visible, your competitors are taking those calls.
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