Case Study
Agency
Websites That Make the Right First Impression
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Case Study
Agency Websites That Make the Right First Impression
THE EXECUTION
Client Overview
Two digital and creative agencies were doing excellent work for their clients and had websites that looked like they were built by someone else's junior team. One in South Africa, one in Pakistan, both struggling with the same credibility gap: great portfolio, poor online presence, and low-quality inbound leads.
Duration
5 Weeks
Industry
Digital Marketing and Creative Agencies
Category
WordPress Development
Year
2024
Challenges & Solutions
Every project started with problems worth solving.
Here is what we found â and exactly how we fixed it.
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Challenge
Both agencies ranked on page two or three of Google for the services they were actually selling.
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Solution
A technical SEO audit, service page restructure, and internal linking work moved both into the top five.
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Challenge
Portfolio case studies were walls of text with low-quality screenshots. Prospects did not read them.
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Solution
Visual case study cards with real metrics, before and after comparisons, and video testimonials tripled portfolio engagement.
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Challenge
Generic enquiry forms brought in low-quality leads that wasted the sales team's time.
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Solution
Project-scoped intake forms covering budget, timeline, and services needed improved lead quality score from 3.1 to 7.8 out of 10.
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Challenge
The brand identity did not match the bold creative positioning either agency claimed in their pitch.
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Solution
A brand refresh built into the site system improved perceived authority scores by 44% in user testing.
Our Approach
A structured process from audit to launch.
We worked through three clear phases to deliver measurable results.
01
Brand and Positioning Audit
Reviewed both agencies' brand positioning against their actual online presence. Found a credibility gap â great portfolio buried in walls of text, generic enquiry forms attracting low-quality leads, and weak search visibility for core services.
02
Brand-Led WordPress Build
Designed bold WordPress themes built around each agency's brand identity. Created visual case study cards with real metrics and before/after comparisons. Built project-scoped intake forms with budget, timeline, and service filters to improve lead quality.
03
SEO and Authority Building
Ran technical SEO audits and restructured service pages with internal linking to move both agencies into Google top 5. Added team profiles with expertise tags, video testimonials, and portfolio comparisons to build perceived authority.
What Sash Delivered
The full scope of work.
Bold custom WordPress theme built around brand identity
Visual case study cards with live metrics and comparisons
Project-scoped enquiry form with lead quality scoring
Technical SEO audit and service page restructure
Portfolio with before and after comparisons and video testimonials
Team profile system with expertise and specialisms
The Results
Impact at a glance.
The numbers that matter â measured after launch.
2.6x
Inbound Enquiries
60 days post-launch
55%
Bounce Rate Drop
7.8 / 10
Lead Quality Score
Up from 3.1
44%
Authority Perception Lift
User testing
Results
Key Outcomes
2.6x inbound enquiries in 60 days
55% bounce rate drop
Lead quality score from 3.1 to 7.8 out of 10
44% authority perception lift in user testing
Both agencies in Google top 5 for core services
Portfolio engagement tripled
WHY IT WORKED
Rapid Deployment
We utilized our internal framework to launch the core experience in record time.
Precision Targeting
AI-driven audience segmentation ensured every dollar spent was optimized for conversion.
Results
KEY OUTCOMES
- 2.6x inbound enquiries in 60 days
- 55% bounce rate drop
- Lead quality score from 3.1 to 7.8 out of 10
- 44% authority perception lift in user testing
- Both agencies in Google top 5 for core services
- Portfolio engagement tripled
ROI Focused
Data-driven success
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