
Overview
Dr. Kristy Hamilton, MD, FACS, is a highly skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Houston. Despite her expertise and stellar reputation, her online presence was not fully optimized to attract high-quality traffic and convert visitors into patients. She sought my expertise in Local SEO and website optimization to enhance her visibility, dominate local search results, and increase patient inquiries.
Our mission was to elevate their digital presence, improve organic search rankings, and increase patient inquiries through a comprehensive SEO strategy.
Challenges:
Before our collaboration, Dr. Hamilton’s website struggled with:
- Low organic traffic and visibility in competitive local search results.
- Poor keyword rankings, making it difficult for potential patients to find her services.
- Suboptimal Google My Business (GMB) performance, affecting local search presence.
- A website that lacked SEO-friendly structure and content optimization.
Our Strategic SEO Approach
With a clear roadmap, I implemented a six-month data-driven SEO strategy focused on the following key areas:
1. Comprehensive SEO Audit & Fixes
- Identified and resolved technical SEO issues, including site speed optimization, mobile responsiveness, and structured data implementation.
- Improved on-page SEO by optimizing title tags, meta descriptions, header structures, and internal linking.
2. Local SEO Domination
- Optimized Dr. Hamilton’s Google My Business (GMB) profile, enhancing location-based searches.
- Built high-quality local citations and secured niche-relevant backlinks to strengthen domain authority.
- Implemented a review generation strategy to boost credibility and engagement.
3. Keyword & Content Strategy
- Conducted in-depth keyword research, targeting high-intent local search queries.
- Revamped website content, ensuring it was engaging, patient-centric, and aligned with search intent.
- Created educational blog content addressing common plastic surgery concerns, increasing website authority and user engagement.
4. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
- Enhanced website user experience (UX) to improve engagement and reduce bounce rates.
- Implemented strategic call-to-actions (CTAs) to drive appointment bookings.
- Improved site navigation and mobile accessibility to provide a seamless experience.
5. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
To convert website visitors into leads, we:
- Optimized call-to-action (CTA) placements for appointment bookings.
- Designed a lead capture form to collect potential patient inquiries.
- Enhanced trust signals (testimonials, before-after images, accreditation badges).
Results Achieved in Just 6 Months
Our SEO efforts produced exceptional results, making Dr. Hamilton’s website a powerful patient acquisition tool. Key performance improvements include:
✅ 900% Increase in Organic Traffic
- Traffic skyrocketed, bringing a significant influx of potential patients searching for plastic surgery services in Houston.
✅ #1 Google Ranking for High-Intent Keywords
- Dominated Google’s local search results for targeted procedures, ensuring top visibility.
✅ 350% Increase in GMB Profile Views & Clicks
- More patients discovered her practice through Google Maps and local search queries.
✅ 200% Growth in Patient Inquiries
- Direct calls, appointment requests, and consultation bookings surged as a result of improved visibility and engagement.
✅ Significant Improvement in Domain Authority
- Earned high-quality backlinks from authoritative medical and local directories, boosting overall search engine trust.
- Website Design
- Detailed Website Audit
- Local SEO
- Content Writing
- Google My Business Optimization