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Straits Trading

Client Story

At A Glance

Acquired 1340 members

Only $148 cost per signup

About Straits Trading

Straits Holding is a Singaporean conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property and hospitality. They are one of the largest companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, based on market capitalisation.

About Straits Trading

Straits Holding is a Singaporean conglomerate-investment company with operations and financial interests in resources, property and hospitality. They are one of the largest companies listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, based on market capitalisation.

The Challenges

Launching a New Program with No Digital Experience

When it came to marketing Straits Holding was as traditional as they could be – they didn’t even have a Facebook page. As a holding company, there was little need for digital marketing.

But with their recent launch of a Shareholders Club, they knew they would need to delve into digital to grow it. They launched the club to re-engage with shareholders directly, as opposed to their only communication coming through investor relations, media, or their annual AGM.

If they were going to convince shareholders to sign up, they would need a comprehensive digital solution. With zero background in digital – and with a unique challenge – they had no idea where to start.

They approached Brew to help strategize, launch, and grow their new Shareholders Club.

The SOLUTIONS

Initiating a Digital Campaign from Scratch
Website Design & Development

Straits Trading needed a website that spoke directly to their shareholders, clearly communicated the benefits of membership, and made it as easy as possible to sign up. We designed and developed a complete solution from scratch, focusing on a professional feel with effective copy to drive action.

Website Design & Development

Straits Trading needed a website that spoke directly to their shareholders, clearly communicated the benefits of membership, and made it as easy as possible to sign up. We designed and developed a complete solution from scratch, focusing on a professional feel with effective copy to drive action.

Hyper Targeted Ads Directly Targeting Shareholders

Straits Trading had a unique audience for this project. Because they only needed to target existing shareholders, we were able to employ both a direct and creative strategy. We aimed to be everywhere they were.

We did this by running relevant search ads, retargeting with Google Display ads, running Facebook Ads to existing shareholders, and placing banner ads directly on Straits Trading related forums and websites.

SEO Audit and Improvements

To better attract existing and potential shareholders, we performed a detailed SEO audit on the Straits Trading site. After uncovering some errors, cleaning up the backend, optimizing site speed, and touching up their on-page SEO – we saw dramatic improvements in rankings and traffic.

Sign Up Process Analysis & Improvement

One of the most important steps in the campaign was the Shareholders Club signup form. We knew the form’s user experience was paramount to success. We conducted a comprehensive audit and analyzed each step of the form’s flow to find steps that needed improvement. We identified a few steps with steep drop offs and made recommendations.

Following the audit, we saw significant improvements as 1340 shareholders joined the club.

The Results

Multi Channel Lead Generation
Thanks to our multichannel digital marketing campaign, Straits Trading acquired 1340 members for their Shareholders Club at only $148 per sign up. They can now effectively communicate with their shareholders as they continue pushing forward.

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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