Case studies

SEO case studies from 2026

Three 2026 projects, measured in Google Search Console. Client names are hidden; the numbers come straight from the account.

Saad Tanvir, SEO Consultant and Founder of SEO Freelancer Guru
Search Console chart showing organic clicks doubling in three months

2x organic clicks in 3 months

SEO case studies from 2026

Three 2026 projects, measured in Google Search Console. Client names are hidden; the numbers come straight from the account.
  • Search Console chart for a Dublin phone repair shop showing clicks falling to zero in late July and recovering from mid-August 2026

    4 → 84

    clicks per month after July

    4.2K → 10.6K

    impressions per 28 days

    13.8 → 10.8

    average position

    Local SEO

    Mobile Fix Repair

    Recovered from a July drop after a Wix to Payload CMS + Next.js migration and a rebuilt local SEO strategy in Dublin.

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  • Google Search Console performance chart for a Lahore car detailing studio, 8 July to 6 October 2026, 348 clicks and 15.9K impressions

    2x

    organic clicks in 28 days

    71 → 143

    clicks per 28-day window

    348

    clicks over three months

    Local SEO

    Car Detailing Services

    Doubled organic clicks for a Lahore detailing studio after migrating from Wix to Payload CMS + Next.js and rebuilding local SEO.

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  • Search Console performance chart for a new kids' crafts website in its first month, 6 clicks and 358 impressions

    43

    countries in month one

    129

    pages indexed

    58

    queries with visibility

    International SEO

    Kids Resources Website

    Launch SEO for a new US printables brand on Payload CMS + Next.js: indexed fast and visible in 43 countries in month one.

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What every project includes

  • SEO strategy
  • Website design and development
  • Copywriting
  • Ongoing SEO

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  1. 01

    Technical Audit

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  2. 02

    Keyword Intelligence

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  3. 03

    Competitor Analysis

    Identify gaps, opportunities, and competitive advantages.

  4. 04

    Content Mapping

    Align content with search intent and topical authority goals.

  5. 05

    SEO Execution

    Implement technical SEO, content optimization, and internal linking improvements.

  6. 06

    Reporting & Growth

    Measure performance, refine strategy, and uncover new opportunities.

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“Very appreciate the quick turnaround on the SEO work for my website, Saad is always open to feedback and get work done very fast.”

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  • “Not only did Saad take the time before the job had even started, to really listen and understand what I wanted to achieve, he also added some other great ideas...”

    Upwork client, Shopify store development, April 2021
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    Upwork client, Figma to WordPress theme, October 2023
  • “Saad, was exceptional in the work he provided. His communication and work ethic was second to none. Would highly recommend him and will certainly use him again.”

    Upwork client, Figma to HTML/CSS build, August 2023

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Saad Tanvir, SEO Consultant and Founder of SEO Freelancer Guru

Meet your SEO consultant

Saad Tanvir · Freelance SEO consultant

You work with me directly. Strategy and the hands-on SEO stay with me: no junior handoff, and no outsourced delivery.
  • 2019

    Software engineering degree

  • 400+

    Freelance projects

  • Top Rated Plus

    On Upwork

  • 2022

    Started SEO

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An SEO consultant helps businesses improve their visibility in search engines by identifying opportunities, resolving technical issues, developing content strategies, and creating a roadmap for long-term organic growth. The goal is to increase qualified traffic and support business objectives rather than simply improve rankings.

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Saad Tanvir, SEO Consultant and Founder of SEO Freelancer Guru

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