#183: Strategy | How Storylane Grew Organic Traffic 10x Through SEO in 6 Months (with Madhav Bhandari, Head of Marketing at Storylane)
Oct 10, 2024
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Madhav Bhandari, Head of Marketing at Storylane, reveals how his team skyrocketed website traffic from 25,000 to over 220,000 monthly visitors through innovative demo-led SEO strategies. He discusses the power of interactive product demonstrations in attracting new audiences and building trust. The conversation also dives into how AI is reshaping marketing workflows, the effectiveness of website articles over traditional blogs, and the importance of crafting compelling marketing offers to enhance engagement.
Demo-led SEO significantly boosted Storylane's website traffic from 25,000 to 220,000 monthly visitors by focusing on engaging tutorial content.
Community marketing fosters genuine relationships by contributing value to discussions rather than promoting, enhancing visibility and credibility.
AI technology is revolutionizing marketing efficiency by automating processes, yet must be used thoughtfully to maintain creativity and strategy.
Deep dives
Maximizing Conversion with Calendly
Calendly plays a crucial role in enhancing lead conversion for B2B marketing teams by enabling immediate booking of sales meetings directly from the website. This approach eliminates the repetitive follow-up process by allowing prospects to schedule meetings in real-time, increasing the chances of closing deals while the lead's interest is fresh. Notable success stories include companies like Smith.ai and Catalan, who saw significant boosts in website bookings and conversion rates, respectively, through the use of Calendly. By integrating seamlessly with popular marketing tools such as Salesforce, HubSpot, and MailChimp, Calendly effectively streamlines the lead management process.
The Power of Community Engagement in Marketing
Community marketing is highlighted as a vital strategy for gaining traction and visibility for a business. Rather than promoting their company directly, marketers are encouraged to add value through participation and engagement in community discussions, thereby building genuine relationships and credibility. The conversation emphasizes the effectiveness of this approach when exemplified by successful community member interactions, showcasing how support and value-added contributions can lead to greater recognition and opportunities. Establishing a presence through supportive actions rather than self-promoting posts proves to be a more effective method to enhance visibility.
Leveraging Demo-Led SEO for Traffic Growth
Implementing demo-led SEO strategies has proven to drive impressive traffic growth for a company, scaling from 25,000 to 220,000 visitors per month in just six months. This approach involved creating tutorial-focused content that users actively sought out, which was enhanced by interactive demos that captured audience interest. By concentrating on high-traffic keywords and employing a targeted content strategy, the business successfully attracted qualified visitors who were more likely to convert. The demonstration of interactive features within the content also served to engage users and educatively guide them on product usage.
Innovative Webinar Strategies for Increased Engagement
Revolutionizing traditional webinars into engaging live events has significantly improved attendance and interaction rates. By transforming webinars into unique, stand-alone experiences, such as award shows or product launches, organizations have seen a substantial increase in participation and lead generation. These events serve to elevate brand visibility and create more profound connections with prospective customers. Utilizing novel formats ensures that these events stand out and resonate with audiences, offering a compelling alternative to typical webinar formats that often yield low attendance.
The Role of AI in Modern Marketing
AI technology is acknowledged as a game-changer for marketing professionals, enabling more efficient processes and innovative approaches to campaign execution. By automating content creation, streamlining project timelines, and improving personalization in outreach, AI allows marketers to achieve more with fewer resources. However, the discussion emphasizes the importance of utilizing AI thoughtfully, ensuring that creativity and strategy are not sacrificed in favor of automation. Embracing AI provides marketers with the tools to adapt to the evolving landscape while fostering increased productivity and output.
In this episode, Dave is joined by Madhav Bhandari, Head of Marketing at Storylane, a tool that helps companies build interactive product demos. Madhav shares the strategies that helped Storylane scale its website traffic from 25,000 to over 220,000 monthly visitors in just six months, using unique approaches to SEO and demand gen.
Dave and Madhav discuss:
Leveraging Demo-Led SEO for 10X website traffic growth
How targeting related product categories allowed Storylane to capture new audiences while building trust in their core market
How AI is transforming workflows, enabling faster campaign execution, improving content creation, and driving innovation in marketing strategy
Timestamps
(00:00) - - Intro to Madhav
(06:55) - - Building Brand Loyalty Through Content and Relationships
(08:15) - - Building Brand Reputation in a Saturated Market
(14:22) - - How To Strategize SEO By Capturing Existing Traffic
(16:39) - - Why Interactive Demos Are So Important
(21:14) - - How Madhav Executed Storylane’s Demo Page Project
(26:42) - - Demo-Led SEO’s Impact on Brand Search and Signups
(30:21) - - Why You Should Prioritize Website Articles Over Traditional Blogs
(33:26) - - How To Create A Compelling Offer
(38:44) - - Revenue Attribution
(41:50) - - Storylane’s Ad Truck For Brand Awareness and Searches
(46:43) - - Rethinking Email Marketing
(50:15) - - Hiring a Dedicated Writer for Impactful Newsletters
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