From Visibility to Authority: How We Scaled a EngageBay’s Organic Traffic by 88%
🧩 Client Snapshot (At a Glance)
| Industry | B2B SaaS (CRM) |
| Duration | Sep 2021 – Mar 2024 |
| Goal | Boost organic visibility & keyword rankings |
| Key Services | SEO Outreach (Listicle + Editorial) |
⚠️ The Challenge
The CRM brand had built strong content but struggled to rank for competitive SaaS keywords like “CRM pricing, “” HubSpot alternatives,” “marketing automation tools”
Their backlink profile lacked relevance — most links came from generic sites that didn’t move the SEO needle.
They needed authority-building backlinks from their niche-specific blogs
Our Approach
We executed a 3-phase SEO outreach sprint focused on relevance, ranking context, and consistency.
Phase 1 — Research & Targeting
- Client’s in-house SEO team provided us with target keywords month on month
- We will research and prospect more relevant domains
- Segmented opportunities:
🧱 Listicles for visibility
🧾 Editorials for SEO impact
Phase 2 — Outreach & Placement
- 100% manual, personalized outreach
- Secured Listicle & Editorial links on authoritative blogs
- Ensured natural link velocity and contextual anchor diversity
Phase 3 — Tracking & Optimization
- Tracked movement via Ahrefs dashboards
- Measured keyword gains, traffic lift, and link indexation
- Delivered transparent monthly reports with progress visuals
📈 Results
“Quality over quantity” paid off — authority, visibility, and conversions all improved.
| Focus Area | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Keyword Stability | +70% |
| Competitive Visibility | +88% |
| AI Tool Visibility | +12% |
| Authority Building | Established topical authority in the SaaS CRM space through 110+ strategic content placements. |

Example Links We Built For EngageBay
Listicle
Editorial
Why It Worked
- Editorial links came from topical relevant blogs
- Focused on semantic relevance, not only DA/DR
- Consistent link velocity across 2 years
- Natural anchor text distribution — no over-optimization.
Client Feedback
Sandeep Das, SEO Manager, EngageBay
Project Summary
| Service | SEO Outreach Sprint (Editorial + Listicle |
| Duration | 36 Months |
| Links Acquired | 110+ (Mix of Listicles & Editorials) |
| ROI Focus | Visibility → Authority → Conversions |
Key Takeaways
- Authority = Relevance × Ranking Context
- Listicles build visibility & trust
- Editorials build SEO authority & improve keyword rankings
- Outreach consistency compounds results





