19,100
Monthly Visitors
↑ from 3,300 (5.8x growth)
Domain Rating from 19 to 45 and 5.8x Organic Traffic in a Competitive Art Market
5.8x
Organic Traffic Growth
+26
Domain Rating Points
#1
"Abstract Art" Ranking

/ The Numbers That Matter /
A focused link-building campaign starting April 2024 lifted an emerging art retailer into top spots across competitive art keywords.
19,100
Monthly Visitors
↑ from 3,300 (5.8x growth)
288
Referring Domains
↑ from 118
45
Domain Rating
↑ from 19 (more than doubled)
#1
"Abstract Art"
Google position
#1
"Canvas Paintings"
Google position
#2
"Wall Art for Living Room"
Google position
| Series | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Visitors | 3300 | 4133 | 7565 | 14491 | 18731 | 19100 |
| Referring Domains | 118 | 124 | 163 | 249 | 279 | 288 |
| Domain Rating | 19 | 20 | 26 | 39 | 44 | 45 |
/ The Proof Is in the Data /
The combined efforts led to significant improvements:
Improved rankings for multiple keywords related to abstract paintings, canvas paintings, and living room art. Important Keywords: "abstract art" ranked #1"wall art for living room" ranked #2"canvas paintings" ranked #1"bedroom wall art" ranked #20
| Series | 22 Jan | 5 Feb | 19 Feb | 4 Mar | 18 Mar | 1 Apr | 15 Apr | 29 Apr | 13 May | 27 May | 10 Jun | 24 Jun | 8 Jul | 22 Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traffic | 12600 | 12100 | 12700 | 12000 | 12500 | 13800 | 5800 | 10500 | 12300 | 12800 | 14200 | 15000 | 17500 | 20000 |
| Traffic value | 7500 | 7200 | 7600 | 7100 | 7400 | 8200 | 3600 | 6300 | 7300 | 7600 | 8400 | 9000 | 10600 | 12000 |
Substantial increase in organic traffic, from approximately 3,300 visits per month to 19,100 visits per month.
| Series | 22 Jan | 5 Feb | 19 Feb | 4 Mar | 18 Mar | 1 Apr | 15 Apr | 29 Apr | 13 May | 27 May | 10 Jun | 24 Jun | 8 Jul | 22 Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Referring domains | 118 | 122 | 125 | 128 | 135 | 150 | 165 | 185 | 205 | 225 | 240 | 262 | 300 | 288 |
Increased the number of referring domains from 118 to 288 over the campaign period.Improved distribution according to Domain Rating (DR), ensuring a healthier backlink profile.
| Series | 22 Jan | 5 Feb | 19 Feb | 4 Mar | 18 Mar | 1 Apr | 15 Apr | 29 Apr | 13 May | 27 May | 10 Jun | 24 Jun | 8 Jul | 22 Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 45 | 45 |
Increased from 19 to 45 with consistent link building, content publishing and onsite SEO.
/ Objective & Challenges /
The primary goal was to significantly improve Art by Maudsch's search engine rankings and organic traffic through a focused link-building campaign, starting in April 2024.
Art by Maudsch had limited referring domains and faced strong competition from other online art retailers.
Building high-quality backlinks in a highly competitive art market and competing with established websites with stronger SEO metrics.
Art by Maudsch needed an effective link-building strategy that could deliver results within a limited budget.
To address these challenges, the following strategies were implemented:
To address these challenges, the following strategies were implemented:
1. Comprehensive SEO Audit Conducted a thorough audit of Art by Maudsch's backli
1. Comprehensive SEO Audit Conducted a thorough audit of Art by Maudsch's backlink profile to identify opportunities for improvement.
2. Technical SEO Improvements
Ensured technical SEO elements were optimized to support link-building efforts.
3. Targeted Link Building
Focused on acquiring high-quality backlinks from relevant, authoritative websites in the art, design, and lifestyle sectors.
4. Content Optimization
Enhanced on-page SEO elements to maximize the impact of the link-building efforts.
5. Performance Monitoring
Implemented regular monitoring and reporting to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
To address these challenges, the following strategies were implemented:
1. Comprehensive SEO Audit Conducted a thorough audit of Art by Maudsch's backlink profile to identify opportunities for improvement.
Ensured technical SEO elements were optimized to support link-building efforts.
Focused on acquiring high-quality backlinks from relevant, authoritative websites in the art, design, and lifestyle sectors.
Enhanced on-page SEO elements to maximize the impact of the link-building efforts.
Implemented regular monitoring and reporting to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
/ Journey to Success /
Conducted targeted outreach to secure backlinks from high-authority sites, leveraging relationships with industry influencers and publications.
Developed high-quality, informative content to attract backlinks from reputable sources.
Ensured technical SEO elements were optimized to support link-building efforts.
/ Before vs After /
Art by Maudsch's SEO metrics from campaign start to result.
19
45
Domain Rating
3,300
19,100
Organic Traffic / Month
118
288
Referring Domains
Outside top
#1
"Abstract Art" Rank
Outside top
#1
"Canvas Paintings" Rank
This project exemplifies how precise, strategic actions and full collaboration between the client’s team and our in-house experts can achieve outstanding results, even without the initially anticipated budget, by adhering to best practices rather than outspending the competition.
By following this structured approach, Art by Maudsch successfully improved their search engine rankings and organic traffic, demonstrating the effectiveness of strategic link-building and SEO optimization.