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What is SEO? A guide for measurable growth

B2B team analyzes SEO dashboard with an upward trend.

TL;DR: What you can do right away

  • Keyword Analysis: Identify 5–10 keywords that signal real 구매 intent, not just generic traffic. (Team: Marketing, Tool: Ahrefs/SEMrush)
  • On-Page Optimization: Update page titles (Title Tag) and H1 heading of your most important product page. (Team: Content/Marketing, Tool: CMS)
  • Technical Check: Check your homepage loading speed with Google PageSpeed Insights. (Team: Web/IT, Tool: Google PageSpeed Insights)
  • Content Plan: Define three content topics that answer your customers' most urgent questions. (Team: Marketing/Sales, Tool: Content Calendar)

The problem: Your marketing team creates high-quality content, but your website generates few qualified leads. Traffic is stagnant, visibility on Google is low, and the ROI of your content strategy remains unclear. The desired outcome: Your website becomes a reliable channel for qualified inquiries. You actively attract searching customers, build trust through targeted content, and secure predictable, sustainable growth.

Your path to more visibility: SEO in 5 actionable steps

An effective SEO strategy is not magic; it’s a clear process. These five steps are proven in practice and designed to remove blockers in your team and deliver visible results quickly.

  1. Identify relevant keywords. Analyze which search terms your target audience uses when solving a problem. Focus on keywords with clear purchase intent (e.g., “erp system for mid-sized companies” instead of just “erp”). Next step: The marketing team creates a list of 10 primary keywords by the end of the week.
  2. Precisely optimize On-Page elements. Adapt page titles, headings (H1, H2) and meta descriptions of your important pages to the researched keywords. This sends clear signals to Google and improves click-through rate. Next step: The content manager optimizes the top-3 landing pages by the 15th of the month.
  3. Ensure a solid technical foundation. Check loading speed (LCP under 2.5 seconds) and mobile usability of your site. Slow pages frustrate users and are penalized by Google. Next step: The IT team checks Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console and fixes critical errors by month-end.
  4. Create content with real value. Produce content that answers your customers’ most pressing questions and demonstrates solutions. A well-structured blog post or comprehensive guide positions you as an expert. Next step: The marketing team publishes a first cornerstone article by the next quarter start.
  5. Build authority with backlinks. Purposefully gain links from relevant industry portals or partner sites. Backlinks are like recommendations and a strong trust signal for Google. Next step: The marketing team identifies 5 potential link partners and starts an initial outreach campaign.

Case study: From 500 to 2,000 visitors in 6 months

A B2B technology company faced a challenge: despite excellent products, organic traffic stayed at 500 visitors per month. Important, purchase-relevant keywords ranked beyond page 1.

  • Before: The site received monthly 500 organic visitors. Qualified demo requests via organic search were almost non-existent. The content was created without a clear keyword strategy.
  • After: Through consistent SEO optimization, organic traffic grew to 2,000 visitors per month in six months—a 300% increase. More importantly, the number of qualified demo requests tripled in the same period. A similar success is shown by our case study with SB Logistics.

Your SEO checklist for a quick start

Use this template to plan your next steps and clearly assign responsibility.

### SEO Action Plan Q3 ###

**1. Keyword & Content Planning**
- [ ] Define Top 10 commercial keywords (Who: Marketing Lead, By: 30.06.)
- [ ] Create content calendar for 3 months (Who: Content Manager, By: 15.07.)
- [ ] Review existing content for optimization potential (Who: SEO Manager, By: 31.07.)

**2. On-Page & Technical Optimization**
- [ ] Optimize page titles & meta descriptions for Top 5 pages (Who: Content Manager, By: 31.07.)
- [ ] Core Web Vitals check performed (Who: Web Developer, By: 15.08.)
- [ ] Internal linking from new content to product pages ensured (Who: Content Manager, ongoing)

**3. Reporting & Analysis**
- [ ] Set up monthly SEO dashboard (Who: Marketing Lead, By: 30.06.)
- [ ] Check ranking changes weekly (Who: SEO Manager, ongoing)

KPIs & measurement: How to prove success

To prove the success of your SEO activities, focus on these four metrics.

  • Organic Traffic: The number of visitors arriving from unpaid search results. A steady rise indicates increasing visibility. Tool: Google Analytics (Reports > Acquisition > New organic traffic).
  • Keyword Rankings: The position of your site for strategic search terms. Track 5–10 core keywords. Tool: Google Search Console (Performance > Queries).
  • Conversion Rate (Organic): The percentage of organic visitors who perform a desired action (e.g., request a demo). This is the direct link to business success. Tool: Google Analytics (Conversions, by channel).
  • Time-to-Publish: The time your team needs to publish new content or a landing page live. An agile system like a headless CMS can reduce this from weeks to hours and increase campaign agility. Tool: Internal project management tool.

Common pitfalls & quick fixes

Avoid these frequent mistakes that block SEO success.

  • Pitfall: You optimize for keywords, not for user questions. This leads to text that no one wants to read. Fix: Put user intent at the center. Answer the question behind the keyword comprehensively and helpfully.
  • Pitfall: Technical issues (e.g., slow loading times) are ignored. This drags down even the best content. Fix: Perform a quarterly technical check. Start with Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console.
  • Pitfall: SEO is treated as a one-time project. Without ongoing maintenance, visibility quickly declines. Fix: Plan fixed resources for ongoing optimization. SEO is a marathon, not a sprint.
  • Pitfall: Long release processes block content publication. Fix: A flexible Content Management System like JET-CMS can drastically shorten Time-to-Publish and give your team more autonomy.

Start your growth now

Implementing a solid SEO strategy is the key lever for sustainable digital growth. Use the checklist to start immediately.

If you want to see how to accelerate your content processes and implement SEO measures faster, request a non-binding demo.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is SEO?

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of optimizing your website so that it ranks as highly as possible in the unpaid results of search engines like Google for relevant queries. The goal is to attract more qualified visitors to your site.

How long does it take to see SEO results?

Initial positive signals can appear after 3–4 months. Significant increases in traffic and leads that translate into real business value typically require 6–12 months of consistent work.

What is the difference between SEO and SEA?

SEO targets organic (unpaid) visibility and is a long-term investment. SEA (Search Engine Advertising) is paid advertising (e.g., Google Ads) that brings immediate traffic, but only as long as you pay for it.

Why is technical SEO so important?

Technical SEO ensures that search engines can crawl and index your site without issues. Factors like page speed and mobile usability are direct ranking factors and crucial for user experience.

Note on DAC & GDPR

Make sure all tracking tools like Google Analytics are GDPR-compliant. This typically requires a cookie consent banner that asks for explicit user consent before tracking scripts load.