ST Engineering
Cybersecurity
CHALLENGES
ST Engineering is a brand name in Singapore, but they were struggling to promote their cybersecurity products and services in the US and Middle East, where the brand name was not known at all – much less their solutions. They needed help targeting decision makers in the critical infrastructure space, which isn’t an easy task. They had tried and failed to create an efficient marketing strategy in order to stay in front of these decision makers. So they approached Brew for help.
Our strategy was to roll out a highly targeted, omnichannel approach, where ST Engineering would be omnipresent for these decision makers. We would introduce the brand, spark interest, educate, and be ready to field them as leads when it came decision-making time – using a variety of digital channels.
CHALLENGES
CRIF is a leading global provider of credit bureau, business information, and risk management solutions. Their data-driven insights enable businesses to make informed and sustainable decisions throughout the credit life cycle.
However, upon expanding into the Asian market and acquiring local entities in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Taiwan, CRIF found itself in a dire situation. The company faced a lack of awareness, difficulty in attracting new leads, and the urgent need to unify its brand identity across Asia, which was significantly impacting its profitability.
To address these challenges and secure its growth, CRIF urgently sought a trusted digital marketing agency. They needed a partner who could help them increase awareness of their brand and solutions in Asia, attract new leads to fuel their growth, and establish a recognizable brand image.
THE RESULTS

340%

360%
360% increase in opportunity value
150%
150% lift in email outreach rate
HOW WE DID IT
EXTENSIVE PERSONA & ICP RESEARCH
Because our strategy was so dependent on targeting specific decision makers in the critical infrastructure space, we needed to make sure we deeply and intimately understood ST Engineering’s ICP (Ideal Customer Profile).
Rather than just asking their team to define the persona for us, we conducted our own first-party research, interviewing and surveying their actual clients in order to put together detailed buyer persona profiles that would guide all of our tactics. We clarified details such as position, title, former titles, job functions, challenges, aspirations, and more to ensure we dialed in our profiles.
Our intricate audience targeting on LinkedIn, driven by our persona research
PERSONLIZED LINKEDIN AD CREATIVE
We were targeting such a specific buyer persona, we couldn’t just roll out some generic posts and ads on LinkedIn. To catch the attention of our ICP and make ST Engineering a memorable brand in their new markets, their creative needed to be perfect for the target audience.
We helped ST Engineering promote webinars, eBooks, and other middle-of-funnel magnets to attract their ICP. We spent ample time designing these creatives – both static imagery and video – to make sure what we distributed would be eye-catching, compelling, and foster action.
Middle-of-Funnel Offer Creative on LinkedIn, Optimized for the ICP
ADVANCED SEGMENTATION AND AD ROTATION ON LINKEDIN
ST Engineering had a couple of different buyer personas we were focused on. Rather than sending them all the same ad, we segmented Once we had top notch ad creative, we used LinkedIn Matched Audiences to make sure that we show our ads to only people working at the target accounts.
At this stage, the ads shown are mostly for top-of-the-funnel (TOFU) content, to educate customers about the problem. After some time, we swapped this top-of-funnel ad for a middle-of-funnel ad showcasing a case study, along with a webinar and eBook download.
A glimpse at some of the segments we focused on with our LinkedIn Ads
Iterations of Google Search Ad copy for testing and optimization
HIGHLY OPTIMIZED GOOGLE SEARCH & DISPLAY ADS
We ran a lot of targeted social and display ads to attract those closer to the top of the funnel. But for those who were actively seeking out cybersecurity solutions, we strategized, wrote, and launched Google Search Ads. We utilized our massive database of Google Search data to optimize this copy, so that we were seeing conversions right away. We continued to optimize these over time, while retargeting with Google Display ads to keep ST Engineering top of mind as prospects moved through the buying cycle.
ANALYTICS AND USER FLOW ANALYSIS
As more and more prospects began spending time on their site, we spent time analyzing the most common user flows through the site, and considering opportunities to improve user experience and optimize conversions.
We moved calls-to-actions around, adjusted the navigation, and began offering middle-of-funnel offers throughout some of their key pages.
User flow analysis within Google Analytics
IMPACT
ST Engineering’s cybersecurity division has quickly become one of their most profitable business units, seeing growth across their new markets in the US and Middle East. Their team is closing more deals, enjoying a 340% increase in deal to opportunity rate and a 360% increase in opportunity value since working with our team.
Our Approach
When Collectius came to us with significant gaps in their SEO expertise and online visibility, we tailored a comprehensive approach that was designed to overhaul their digital presence and drive measurable improvements. Here's how we proceeded:
- SEO Audit: An on-page and off-page SEO audit was conducted to identify areas for improvement
- Google Search Console Installation: Google Search Console was installed on the Collectius website to monitor and track their analytics
- Digital Content Strategy: We produced a digital content strategy pack to help Collectius enhance their SEO goals
- Backlink Acquisition: Backlinks were purchased to improve Collectius' domain ranking Keyword Research: Extensive keyword research was performed to align content and SEO strategies with relevant search trends
Comprehensive SEO Audit
We initiated our process by conducting a detailed SEO audit for Collectius. This audit was crucial in pinpointing several critical areas where the company was underperforming.
Key issues we found included suboptimal keyword utilisation, missing meta descriptions, and poorly optimised content that wasn't fully aligned with target search queries.
Having identified areas for improvement, the Brew team worked with Collectius’ web development team to implement these fixes.
Following the initial SEO audit, we conducted a focused technical SEO audit for Collectius. A technical SEO audit is a thorough examination of a website’s technical infrastructure as it relates to its visibility and performance in search engines.
It evaluates several key elements, including site architecture, page speed, mobile-friendliness, indexing, crawlability, security, and use of technologies that may impact search engine access and efficiency.
This was a critical step to ensuring that the website’s infrastructure met modern search engine standards, which is pivotal for improving search rankings and user experience. Our audit revealed several key technical issues that needed immediate attention:
Slow Loading Speeds: We identified that the Collectius website had slower than optimal loading times. Slow speeds can significantly affect user experience and negatively impact search engine rankings. To address this, we optimised image sizes, minimised the use of blocking JavaScript, and implemented more efficient caching policies to enhance page load performance.
The Lack of a Sitemap: The absence of a sitemap was another critical gap. Sitemaps are essential as they help search engines more intelligently crawl the site and understand its structure. We created and submitted a comprehensive sitemap to Google, which facilitated better indexing of the website’s pages.
Mobile Optimization: Our audit also found that Collectius’ website was not optimised for mobile users. The Brew team provided detailed guidance to Collectius' web development team on best practices for mobile optimization going forward. This included advice on implementing accelerated mobile pages (AMP), optimising button sizes and touch targets, and ensuring text readability without requiring zoom.
Tracking & Monitoring of Collectius’ Web Performance
To better monitor and track the effectiveness of our strategies, we installed Google Search Console (GSC) on Collectius’ website. GSC allows us to gain valuable insights into the site's traffic, search performance, and any crawling errors, thereby enabling us to make data-driven decisions.
With data from GSC, we can identify which pages are performing well and which might require further optimization. This helps us refine SEO strategies and target specific issues with precision.
Digital Content Strategy
Recognizing the importance of content in SEO success, we crafted a comprehensive digital content strategy pack specifically tailored to Collectius' needs.
This strategy involved developing four customer personas and two end-user personas, representing the diverse segments of Collectius' audience. These personas helped us understand the distinct needs, behaviours, and preferences of different user types that interact with Collectius' services.
From this foundation, we were able to pinpoint the types of content and topics that would resonate most strongly with each persona. Leveraging these insights, we developed a series of SEO-optimised articles.
Each article was carefully written by our copywriter who made sure that keywords used were relevant with Collectius’ offerings and aligned with the interests of potential clients.
Taking this approach allowed us to attract more organic traffic to their site and significantly enhance visibility for these targeted search terms.
Backlink Acquisition
To strengthen Collectius’ domain authority and improve their search engine ranking, we strategically acquired high-quality backlinks. This effort was aimed at boosting their profile against competitors and increasing the trustworthiness of their site in the eyes of search engines.
Through our targeted backlink acquisition efforts, we gradually improved the organic traffic to Collectius' site.
As their domain authority increased, so did their visibility in search engine results, leading to more visitors naturally finding their way to the website without the need for paid advertising.
This steady increase in organic traffic not only enhanced their online presence but also contributed to higher engagement and conversion rates.
Outstanding SEO Results for Collectius
Our comprehensive SEO strategy delivered impressive results for Collectius, significantly enhancing their online visibility and search engine performance. Here are some of the key achievements:
Significant Traffic Growth
Over a period of six months, we achieved more than a 60% increase in organic traffic to Collectius' website. This surge in visitors was a direct result of our focused improvements in SEO practices and content strategies.
Expanded Keyword Reach
There was over a 70% increase in the number of organic keywords that Collectius ranks for on Google. This expansion in keyword coverage helped broaden their visibility and reach a wider audience interested in debt collection and financial services.
Top Rankings in Local Searches
Collectius' website achieved first-page rankings on Google's Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) for targeted searches in Singapore and Malaysia. Ranking on the first page for relevant searches significantly boosted their brand's visibility and accessibility in these key markets.
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