Case Study
Erica Wilson – In just 3 Months We Drove 700% Organic Sales Growth
Client: Erica Wilson
Industry: Women’s Clothing
Objective
EricaWilson.com partnered with Blackbelt Commerce to enhance its organic search visibility, improve search engine rankings, and significantly grow online sales. Competing in the highly saturated women’s fashion space, the client needed an SEO partner who could not only identify untapped opportunities but also execute a plan that would generate measurable results fast.
Results Snapshot
| Metric | Before (Jan–Jul 2023) | After (Jan–Jul 2024) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organic Traffic | 3,300/month | 25,725/month | +614.8% |
| Domain Authority | 7 | 21 | +200% |
| Top-5 Ranking Keywords | 3 | 18 | +500% |
| Organic Sales | $19,000 | $153,000 | +700.3% |
Challenges
Despite offering unique resort wear and designer fashion for women, Erica Wilson faced several barriers to digital growth. The brand was up against dominant fashion retailers with strong backlink profiles, higher domain authority, and well-established SEO foundations. EricaWilson.com struggled with limited online visibility, poor domain authority, and minimal brand awareness within search engines. In addition, the site was plagued by slow load speeds, broken links, and unoptimized product content, which negatively affected user experience and rankings.
Solution
Blackbelt Commerce implemented a comprehensive SEO program that combined keyword strategy, technical improvements, and content marketing to increase search visibility and drive targeted traffic. The campaign began with deep keyword research focused on niche, long-tail, and high-converting queries specific to the resort wear market. Technical SEO was a priority, including increasing site speed, mobile responsiveness, and resolving crawl errors. On-page optimization efforts focused on rewriting meta titles, headers, and product descriptions to reflect the search behavior of Erica Wilson’s ideal customer. A structured internal linking strategy was also put in place to help Google better crawl the site. In parallel, we rolled out a white-hat link-building campaign targeting fashion bloggers, online magazines, and stylists who aligned with Erica Wilson’s target audience. We also created a content calendar focused on fashion trends, product styling tips, and seasonal buying guides—all designed to rank for informational and transactional keywords alike.
Our SEO Approach
Keyword Research
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Targeted niche, high-intent commercial keywords (e.g., “resort wear for women,” “elegant kaftans”)
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Focused on long-tail and seasonal queries
Technical SEO
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Boosted site speed and mobile responsiveness
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Fixed broken links and cleaned crawl errors
On-Page Optimization
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Updated meta tags and headers using target keywords
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Improved internal linking structure
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Enhanced product descriptions with keyword-rich content
Link Building
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Launched a white-hat campaign targeting fashion blogs, magazines, and influencers
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Secured backlinks from relevant, high-DA websites
Content Strategy
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Built a blog calendar with seasonal guides, style tips, and behind-the-brand stories
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Optimized every blog for featured snippets and semantic search
Results
Results
Over a six-month period, EricaWilson.com saw transformational growth in organic performance. Organic traffic rose by 614.8% compared to the same period the previous year, with the number of new users reaching 25,725. The site’s domain authority increased from 7 to 21, reflecting the success of the link-building efforts and technical cleanup. More than fifteen high-intent keywords climbed into the top five positions on Google, increasing visibility on revenue-generating search terms.
Most impressively, organic sales increased by 700.3%, jumping from $19,000 in the same six-month period last year to $153,000 this year. This growth was directly tied to new keyword rankings, targeted content, and improved product page visibility in search results.
Conclusion
Through a targeted, data-driven SEO strategy, Blackbelt Commerce helped Erica Wilson evolve from a boutique fashion site into a serious competitor in the online women's clothing space. By tackling technical weaknesses, building authority, and attracting the right search traffic, we helped unlock major eCommerce revenue—all without any paid advertising.
