Zero Backlinks, Small Budget: How We Hit 1.9k Clicks in 3 Months for a New Restaurant Site. Plus, a 72-page refresh that pushed Page 2 keywords into the Top 3. Local SEO works!

Who says you need a massive backlink profile to see immediate ROI?

We recently launched a restaurant site with a small budget and focused strictly on clean, on-page SEO. The results: 1.9k organic clicks and 20.9k impressions in the first 90 days (avg. position 4.8).

We also just finished a 72-page update for a larger client, moving dozens of "stuck" Page 2 keywords into the Top 3 just by refining the existing content and structure.

We’ve found that for local businesses, technical health and intent-based content often beat expensive outreach campaigns.

Let’s talk shop:

• If you manage restaurant or local hospitality sites, what kind of monthly traffic are you seeing?

• Have you noticed a significant "bump" after a site refresh, or do you prefer building from scratch?