Methodology

How We Achieve Results

A transparent 6-stage process – from technical audit to scaling ROI. Each stage delivers specific results and tools.

6 Stages of the SEO Process

1

Month 1 · Stage 1

Technical audit and basic setup

Foundational stage: we remove duplicates, configure sitemap.xml and robots.txt, fix crawling errors in Search Console, set up goals and micro-conversions in GA4, and improve loading speed (Core Web Vitals).

Results

  • Technical error map with priorities
  • GA4 setup and lead tracking
  • robots.txt, sitemap, canonical optimization
  • Structure and URL optimization

Tools

Search Console

GA4

Screaming Frog

PageSpeed

2

Month 1-2 · Stage 2

Competitor analysis and semantic core

We analyze competitors' backlink profiles and top-performing pages. We gather a comprehensive semantic core (commercial, informational, geo, and low-frequency LSI queries), cluster it, and build a logical website structure.

Results

  • Competitive analysis (keywords, traffic, links)
  • Clustered semantic core
  • Structure expansion plan
  • Brief for section optimization

Tools

Ahrefs

Semrush

Sitechecker

Keyword Planner

3

Month 2-4 · Stage 3

Internal Optimization and Content

We write expert texts that address user intent and E-E-A-T requirements. We optimize Title, Description, H1-H3 headings, and add tables, lists, and internal links.

Results

  • Meta tag optimization for hundreds of pages
  • Copywriter brief with LSI
  • Blog content plan
  • Silo internal linking

Tools

Ahrefs

SurferSEO

Sitechecker

Copyleaks

4

Month 3 · Stage 4

Interactive Tools (CRO)

As the Novatik case study showed, useful cost calculators, selection widgets, and convenient forms significantly increase time on site, viewing depth, and conversion from visitor to lead.

Results

  • UX/UI for cost calculator
  • Development and integration
  • Schema.org structured data
  • Session replay and click maps

Tools

Hotjar

Microsoft Clarity

Figma

GA4

5

Months 3-6 · Stage 5

Off-page optimization and link building

Careful and safe growth of a quality backlink profile: guest blogging, outreach to relevant resources, authoritative directories, and Digital PR for brand mentions.

Results

  • Link building strategy with budget and anchor texts
  • Database of relevant linking sites
  • Placements on high-authority sites
  • Crowd marketing

Tools

Ahrefs

Hunter.io

Buzzstream

Sitechecker

6

Ongoing · Stage 6

Conversion analysis, ROI, and scaling

SEO is a continuous cycle. We regularly analyze behavioral factors, traffic distribution by goals, return on investment (SEO ROI), conduct A/B tests, and expand semantics to align with new trends.

Results

  • Monthly business reports (traffic, leads, ROI)
  • Funnel analysis by source
  • Strategy adjustment
  • Scaling plan for new niches/regions

Tools

GA4

Sitechecker

Microsoft Clarity

Ahrefs

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