Bennet Johnson on Scaling Talkiatry's SEO Channel to 200k+ Per Month
Jul 24, 2024
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Bennet Johnson, the Director of Growth Marketing at Talkiatry and former growth marketer at Twitter and The Wall Street Journal, shares his expertise on scaling SEO strategies. He reveals how Talkiatry boosted its organic traffic from 30k to over 200k monthly visitors. Bennet discusses the importance of content quality, navigating medical content challenges, and leveraging paid data to enhance organic strategies. He highlights user-centric content and integrates quizzes for engagement, showcasing the synergy between paid and organic channels in the mental health sector.
Talkiatry successfully scaled its organic traffic from 30,000 to over 200,000 monthly visitors by emphasizing high-quality, user-centric content creation.
Data from paid marketing campaigns is strategically utilized to inform organic SEO strategies, enhancing content targeting and audience engagement.
Deep dives
Significant Growth in Organic Traffic
The growth in organic search traffic has been remarkable, with monthly clicks increasing from 30,000 to over 200,000 in just one year. This surge has transformed SEO from being less than 10% of referral traffic to becoming the primary source of traffic for the company. Previously, the focus on SEO was minimal, but a strategic pivot occurred early in 2023 when an agency was engaged to enhance content and optimize SEO practices. The results of this new direction have led to a drastic increase in content production, with plans to write over 200 blog posts this year compared to just 50 the previous year.
Emphasis on High-Quality Content
High-quality content creation has emerged as a critical component of the growth strategy, especially in the medical field. Each piece of content undergoes a thorough review process, which includes validation by licensed psychiatrists to ensure accuracy and reliability. This approach is particularly vital given the sensitive nature of the topics being addressed, requiring that information be delivered responsibly and ethically. Such rigorous quality standards contribute to building trust with the audience, which is essential in the healthcare sector.
Integration of Content Strategies
The team is deploying a diverse content strategy that includes not just blog posts, but also landing pages and interactive tools like quizzes. This multifaceted approach allows for addressing various user intents—landing pages cater to high-conversion, bottom-funnel queries, while blog posts serve to provide educational content and attract broader audiences. By integrating these formats and conducting keyword research, the organization can enhance user engagement and drive more targeted traffic to their services. The development of programmatic pages tailored to local searches is also under consideration to optimize visibility in competitive search markets.
Cross-Channel Insights and Efficiency
Insights gained from paid marketing efforts are proving invaluable in shaping the organic SEO strategy. Data from non-branded keywords and user behavior patterns from paid campaigns are leveraged to identify high-potential content opportunities in organic search. This collaboration across channels facilitates a comprehensive understanding of audience needs and enhances the effectiveness of content strategies. As the organization refines its marketing approach, emphasizing both organic growth and reducing reliance on paid advertising remains a crucial part of their overall objectives.
Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Bennet Johnson for the sixtieth episode of the Optimize podcast. Bennet is the Director of Growth Marketing at Talkiatry, where he drives new patient growth via organic and paid channels. With prior roles at Twitter and The Wall Street Journal, Bennet brings a wealth of experience in growth marketing. Over the past year, Bennet and his team have grown Talkiatry's organic search traffic by over six times, from 30,000 to over 200,000 monthly visitors. In our episode today, Nate and Bennet explore topics like growth marketing strategies, the importance of content quality, and programmatic SEO. Bennet shares insights into scaling content production, highlighting the creation of 200 blog posts and various landing pages within a year. He also discusses the critical role of internal reviews and medical oversight in ensuring content accuracy and quality. Listen to hear why Bennet emphasizes the value of user-centric content and how Talkiatry leverages both editorial and programmatic approaches to enhance its SEO efforts. In this week’s deep dive, Bennet explains the strategic use of data from paid marketing to inform organic search strategies, optimizing for high-intent searches like “psychiatrists near me.” Rounding out the episode, Bennet and Nate cover topics like integrating quizzes for engagement, the interplay between paid and organic marketing channels, and the significance of internal linking. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!
Learn More About Bennet Johnson:
Bennet Johnson is the Director of Growth Marketing at Talkiatry. He’s responsible for driving new patient growth via Organic and Paid channels. He’s also worked in growth marketing roles at Twitter and the Wall Street Journal.