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How an Escape Room Escaped the Competition with Hyperlocal SEO
The Challenge
A St. Louis-based escape room, owned and operated by a local family just outside the city limits, faced a tough challenge. They were competing for visibility against large, well-funded franchises in downtown St. Louis. They needed to attract more customers, increase revenue per booking, and build a stronger online reputation while maintaining their unique identity as a locally owned business.
Our Approach
A one-size-fits-all SEO strategy would not work. To help them stand out in the St. Louis market, we developed a hyperlocal approach that highlighted their unique strengths and targeted high-intent customers.
Here is how we cracked the code:
Keyword Conquest
We optimized their website and Google Business Profile for high-value keywords like "escape room St. Louis" to ensure they appeared prominently in search results despite not being downtown. We also incorporated terms that emphasized their local ownership and family-friendly atmosphere, setting them apart from national chains.
Group-Focused Targeting
While working towards ranking for their primary target search term "escape room", we identified lucrative long-tail keywords, including:
- Escape room for families
- Escape room for kids
- Escape room for parties
- Escape room for team building
This strategy drove high-intent traffic from groups looking for unique, engaging experiences. This in turn, increased their revenue per booking as group sizes were larger than normal.
Reputation Rocket Fuel
We increased their monthly reviews by 10x by crafting follow-up emails that encouraged guests to share detailed experiences. Guests highlighted group sizes, demographics, and the personalized service that made their visit special. This not only boosted their Google rankings but also helped convert more potential customers by showcasing their strong reputation.
The Results
The escape room saw a major spike in organic traffic for the highly competitive keyword "escape room St. Louis", proving that smart SEO can outrank big-budget franchises. Despite being located outside the city center, they now rank higher than many downtown competitors, including national chains.
Before our intervention, they averaged 2-5 reviews per month. After implementing our strategic review generation plan, that number jumped to 20+ reviews per month. These reviews were not just more frequent, but they also included detailed, keyword-rich testimonials that helped future guests find and choose their escape room over competitors.
Key Takeaway
This St. Louis escape room is now a top destination for escape room enthusiasts across the region. By combining hyperlocal SEO, reputation management, and strategic targeting, we helped them outshine the competition and achieve remarkable growth while staying true to their roots as a locally owned, family-run business.
More Proof of Results
We've driven success across multiple industries and verticals.
High Traffic Health Site
Successfully managed and grew a health-focused website to significant monthly traffic through strategic SEO and content optimization.
Brand New Site In The Beauty Niche
Launched and optimized a brand new beauty site from scratch, achieving strong visibility in a competitive market.
Site In The Outdoor Equipment Niche
Optimized an outdoor equipment site to capture high-value search traffic and drive significant revenue growth.
Combined Portfolio Performance
Results across all managed sites
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