Link building case studies with referring domain growth, ranking improvements, and traffic gains

Case studies showing rankings, traffic, and leads from link building

Each case study documents the starting point, link building strategy, backlink services used, anchor text distribution, and measured outcomes. We track referring domain growth, keyword ranking improvements, organic traffic changes, and lead or revenue impact. Every placement includes reporting with live URLs, link attributes, and target page assignments so you can verify the work. These case studies cover SaaS, ecommerce, local service businesses, and enterprise multi-location brands.

4 link building case studies by industry and goal

Each case study covers a different industry and link building goal. Click through to see the full breakdown including target pages, link types used, anchor text distribution, link velocity pacing, and measured results over time.

What we measure in every case study

Rankings and traffic can be cherry-picked. We prefer proof that matches your actual business goal. Every case study tracks the same core metrics tied to specific target pages, and we document the link building work with transparent reporting.

Referring domain growth

Net new referring domains acquired over the campaign period, tracked monthly against baseline.

Keyword ranking changes

Fixed keyword set tracked weekly, tied to specific target pages. See how long backlinks take to work.

Organic traffic to target pages

Same date range comparisons for organic sessions to the specific pages we supported with link building.

Lead or revenue impact

Form fills, calls, demo requests, or revenue tracked back to organic landing pages where available.

All case studies include delivery reports with live URLs, link attributes (dofollow, nofollow, sponsored, UGC), and anchor text documentation for every placement.

Client feedback from link building campaigns

Feedback from clients across SaaS, ecommerce, and local service businesses who have used our link building services and packages.

VP of Marketing B2B SaaS, Series B

The reporting made it easy to verify every placement. We saw movement on the exact pricing and feature pages we targeted, not random blog posts that do not convert.

Owner Home Services, 3 Locations

The location pages started getting calls after the citations were cleaned up and the links stayed on-topic. We finally rank for service plus city keywords in all three markets.

SEO Manager Ecommerce, DTC Brand

The links were placed in relevant articles, and the category pages finally stopped bouncing around page 2. The linkable asset strategy brought in passive links we did not have to pay for.

FAQ: Link building results and measurement

Common questions about how we measure link building results and what to expect from campaigns.

How long does it take to see results from link building?
After links are placed and crawled, ranking movement typically starts within 4 to 8 weeks for lower-competition keywords. Competitive keywords can take 3 to 6 months of consistent link building. Results depend on content quality, internal linking, existing site authority, and how strong your competitors are. See how long do backlinks take to work for detailed timelines.
Do you guarantee specific ranking positions?
No. Rankings depend on content quality, search intent match, internal linking, site authority, technical SEO, and competition. Link building is one ranking factor among many. What we guarantee is a transparent process: reporting with live URLs, documented link attributes, and anchor text proof for every placement. You can verify every link yourself.
How do you measure link building success?
We track four core metrics: referring domain growth, keyword ranking changes for a fixed keyword set, organic traffic to target pages, and lead or revenue impact where available. We compare the same date ranges before and after link building and tie all metrics to the specific pages we supported.
Can I see the links you build before they go live?
For guest post campaigns, we can share content drafts and target sites for approval before placement. For niche edits and other placement types, we share the live URL after placement with full reporting including anchor text, link attributes, and target page assignment.
What if I already have toxic backlinks?
Start with a backlink audit before adding new links. If you have over-optimized anchors, spammy referring domains, or links from link farms, adding more links on top of a bad profile can make things worse. We offer disavow and cleanup services to fix existing issues before building new links.
How do these case studies compare to my industry?
Results vary by industry, competition level, existing site authority, and content quality. The case studies show typical outcomes for sites with reasonable content and technical foundations. Contact us with your URL and target keywords for a realistic assessment based on your specific competitive landscape and current backlink profile.