How 45 Articles Ranked on Page #1 For Multiple Keywords
An overview of the strategies that propelled a significant portion of content I wrote for House Digest to the top of Google’s search results, demonstrating the power of reader-first, SEO-driven content.
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Timeline
May 2023 – July 2024
Deliverables
277 SEO Articles
Topics
Home Improvement, Gardening, Home Decor, Cleaning
Process
Research, Outlining, Drafting, Editing
Proven Performance
The data speaks for itself. Strategic content creation delivered measurable, high-impact results.
45 / 277
Articles on Google’s First Page
16.2%
First-Page Ranking Rate
1,158+
Monthly Organic Visits (from 19 articles)
Top 5
Many articles ranked, including multiple #1 spots
Top Ranking Examples
| ARTICLE TITLE | TARGET KEYWORD | POSITION | EST. TRAFFIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mix These Two Powerful Ingredients Together to Defeat Spiders | can ammonia kill spiders | #1 | 204/month |
| The Minty Scent That’ll Send Rabbit Hopping Away From Your Yard | does peppermint oil repel rabbits | #1 | 170/month |
| How A Sprinkle of Baking Soda Can Make Your Tomato Plant Thrive | baking soda spray for tomato plants | #3 | 140/month |
What Worked & Why
Success wasn’t accidental. It was the result of a deliberate, multi-faceted SEO content strategy.
Long-Tail Keyword Targeting
Focused on high-intent keywords with low to medium competition, capturing specific user queries with a higher likelihood of conversion.
Featured Snippet Optimization
Structured content with clear headings, short paragraphs, and lists to align with Google’s featured snippet and ‘People Also Ask’ formats.
Natural, Search-Aware Phrasing
Wrote for humans first, avoiding keyword stuffing while ensuring content naturally addressed search intent and related topics.
AI Overview Alignment
Crafted clear, authoritative answers early in the articles, leading to frequent appearances in Google’s AI-powered overviews.
Our Measurement Process
To ensure accurate and transparent reporting, I conducted a manual review using Ubersuggest. That involved identifying page-one rankings, recording keyword positions and traffic, and analyzing patterns in content structure that correlated with high visibility.
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These results aren’t unique to one project but the outcome of a proven process. Let me apply it to your brand and build a content engine that drives real, measurable growth.
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