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SEO case study · Excavation, Earthmoving and Pool Removal

5x organic traffic and 74% of all leads from Google for Adelaide excavation contractor

Searchology grew Deadset Digging’s organic Google traffic by 400% in a year. Form enquiries grew 75% half on half and organic search now delivers 74% of all leads for the Adelaide earthmoving business.

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The Deadset Digging website built and optimised by Searchology
Service
Search Engine Optimisation
Increase In Organic Traffic
400%
Increase In Form Enquiries
75%
Leads From Organic Search
74%

About this SEO case study

Overview

Deadset Digging is an owner operated earthmoving and excavation business servicing metropolitan Adelaide. When Searchology took over the SEO campaign in mid 2025 the website was getting around a dozen clicks a month from Google and almost no enquiries from search. Twelve months on, organic search is the business’s main source of work.

The Strategy

01

Service pages built around real demand

Pool removal, land clearing, site preparation, soil removal, concrete removal and trenching each got their own page, written around the questions homeowners and builders actually ask.

02

Project case studies

Pool infill and retaining wall projects in Morphett Vale, Flagstaff Hill and Dernancourt published with before and after drone photography, giving Google and customers proof of the work.

03

Google Business Profile

Products, services and posts optimised for the Maps pack, where the business now ranks first for searches like “excavation contractor” and “earthmoving contractor”.

04

Lead tracking

Form submissions, phone taps and email clicks tracked separately in Google Analytics, with a monthly report on what each channel produced.

Noteworthy organic Google keyword rankings achieved

  • #4Concrete Removal Adelaide
  • #5Land Clearing Near Me
  • #5Pool Removal Near Me
  • #5Soil Removal Adelaide
  • #6Landscape Clearing Near Me
  • #6Swimming Pool Removal Near Me
  • #8Pool Demolition
  • #8Land Clearing Adelaide

In the Google Maps pack, Search Console shows the business in first or second position for “excavation contractor”, “earthmoving contractor”, “earthmoving Adelaide”, “pool removal Adelaide” and “non destructive digging”. Organic positions verified in Ahrefs, September 2026.

The Results

  • Organic Google clicks grew by 400%, comparing the first three months of the campaign with the most recent three
  • Search impressions grew from around 100 a month to more than 13,000
  • Form enquiries grew by 75% between the first and second halves of the year
  • Organic search delivered 74% of all form enquiries over the 12 months, with the Google Business Profile adding another quarter of leads on top

The business no longer relies on directories or paid ads for work. The homepage and the land clearing page alone now produce around two thirds of all enquiries.

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Google Reviews

Reviews From Our Local Clients

Rated 5.0/5 from 19 Google reviews

Alex Alex
3 months ago
★★★★★

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Actually got back to me and answered their phone. Followed up with super useful info. I’ve competed with one of their clients online too and they were very sticky on the top page of Google so very good skills too, in the Adelaide SEO scene. Much appreciated 🙏

Kristel Khun
10 months ago
★★★★★

We’ve genuinely enjoyed working with Jeremy! His prompt communication, efficient work, and attention to detail made the whole process so easy. The pricing is fair and perfect for small businesses, and the websites he creates are truly impressive and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Jeremy, excellent service from start to finish!

Jamie Smith
9 months ago
★★★★★

I contacted Jeremy 3-4 months ago to help me out and since then we’ve really started to see results. I’m currently booked out till mid February with leads still coming in. Jeremy has been super easy to work with and has definitely helped my business grow. Highly recommend!

Danica
7 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy rebuilt my company website. He was patient with my limited understanding of how things work and explained each step of the process in a kind and professional manner. Would strongly recommend his services.

Emma Roydhouse
a year ago
★★★★★

We couldn't be happier with the website Jeremy built for SR Built. His professionalism, attention to detail, and creative input made the entire process smooth and efficient. He was incredibly responsive throughout—every question, tweak, or update was addressed promptly and with care. The end result is a clean, modern site that perfectly represents our brand. Highly recommend Jeremy to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable web developer.

Fouad Madi
3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is an absolute legend. He provides excellent value, is genuinely kind and truly has his clients best interests. I highly recommend him for any of your SEO needs.

Damien Mifsud
a month ago
★★★★★

Helped me resolve a few issues i had on my website even tho I wasn't using his service. And my old advertising guy didnt even pick up on it.

Sab
3 months ago
★★★★★

I used Searchology’s service and I’m very happy with the results. Jeremy clearly explained everything and implemented effective solutions for my website. I highly recommend his service.

Team Email
10 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy created a new and updated website for us and captured every detail perfectly. We’re absolutely thrilled with the outcome and couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for a new website.

Shannon Ursino
11 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is absolutely brilliant at what he does I highly recommend him for your website and marketing needs

Jack Croudace
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is an artist in his craft. a great approach to what we expected from him and the product delivery has been great! Excited to continue the working relationship. thank you Jeremy

John Bogar
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy has been nothing but amazing to work with he has made the whole process of our new website build so seem less, simple and stress free it was really an enjoyable process. His communication throughout the process was brilliant and he takes action really fast.The outcome of the website has by far outperformed our expectations it is nothing short of exceptional. I can guarantee if you are looking to use searchology for your website or SEO you will receive the same service and exceptional results we did thanks again Jeremy

Ponti Capoccia
a year ago
★★★★★

Absolute pleasure working with Jeremy. His knowledge of SEO and the work he does in the background to optimise our website has got us results far beyond our expectations.

Amy Ruis
a year ago
★★★★★

Working with Jeremy has been extremely easy and successful for our business. Jeremy has been reliable, efficient and productive to work with. He is always approachable, provides a clear explanation of what’s happening and why. After unsuccessful campaigns with other SEO service providers, Jeremy was a breath of fresh air. Searchology have provided an excellent search engine optimisation service and has increased our leads and therefore business quickly and effectively. We as a small business have full faith and trust in Jeremy and Searchology.

Elyce Bone
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy has been nothing short of amazing with his knowledge of SEO and overall website development. Highly recommend him!!

Theo Anton
a year ago
★★★★★

I find Jeremy to be a great honest operator with fantastic explaining skills

Khajiho Tokunaga
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is professional and a stand out SEO. Most importantly, he is results orientated and invests a lot of time and energy into each client. Highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to grow their business and rank higher on Google

AG Digital Pty Ltd Team
2 years ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is very easy to deal with, motivated and driven. He handles both on-page and off-page SEO services with expertise and experience, which has significantly enhanced our online visibility. If you are looking to improve your SEO and have a dedicated professional on your account who'll keep things running smoothly, seek out improvements and find new opportunities for growth then get in touch with Jeremy!

Dom Mattei
2 years ago
★★★★★

Searchology provides an excellent search engine optimisation service and increased my leads and therefore business quickly and effectively. My website’s google rank improved from the changes they implemented and now continues to pull in leads on a consistent basis. Super nice guy to work with too. Couldn’t recommend them enough

Alex Alex
3 months ago
★★★★★

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Actually got back to me and answered their phone. Followed up with super useful info. I’ve competed with one of their clients online too and they were very sticky on the top page of Google so very good skills too, in the Adelaide SEO scene. Much appreciated 🙏

Kristel Khun
10 months ago
★★★★★

We’ve genuinely enjoyed working with Jeremy! His prompt communication, efficient work, and attention to detail made the whole process so easy. The pricing is fair and perfect for small businesses, and the websites he creates are truly impressive and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Jeremy, excellent service from start to finish!

Jamie Smith
9 months ago
★★★★★

I contacted Jeremy 3-4 months ago to help me out and since then we’ve really started to see results. I’m currently booked out till mid February with leads still coming in. Jeremy has been super easy to work with and has definitely helped my business grow. Highly recommend!

Danica
7 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy rebuilt my company website. He was patient with my limited understanding of how things work and explained each step of the process in a kind and professional manner. Would strongly recommend his services.

Emma Roydhouse
a year ago
★★★★★

We couldn't be happier with the website Jeremy built for SR Built. His professionalism, attention to detail, and creative input made the entire process smooth and efficient. He was incredibly responsive throughout—every question, tweak, or update was addressed promptly and with care. The end result is a clean, modern site that perfectly represents our brand. Highly recommend Jeremy to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable web developer.

Fouad Madi
3 weeks ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is an absolute legend. He provides excellent value, is genuinely kind and truly has his clients best interests. I highly recommend him for any of your SEO needs.

Damien Mifsud
a month ago
★★★★★

Helped me resolve a few issues i had on my website even tho I wasn't using his service. And my old advertising guy didnt even pick up on it.

Sab
3 months ago
★★★★★

I used Searchology’s service and I’m very happy with the results. Jeremy clearly explained everything and implemented effective solutions for my website. I highly recommend his service.

Team Email
10 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy created a new and updated website for us and captured every detail perfectly. We’re absolutely thrilled with the outcome and couldn’t recommend him highly enough to anyone looking for a new website.

Shannon Ursino
11 months ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is absolutely brilliant at what he does I highly recommend him for your website and marketing needs

Jack Croudace
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is an artist in his craft. a great approach to what we expected from him and the product delivery has been great! Excited to continue the working relationship. thank you Jeremy

John Bogar
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy has been nothing but amazing to work with he has made the whole process of our new website build so seem less, simple and stress free it was really an enjoyable process. His communication throughout the process was brilliant and he takes action really fast.The outcome of the website has by far outperformed our expectations it is nothing short of exceptional. I can guarantee if you are looking to use searchology for your website or SEO you will receive the same service and exceptional results we did thanks again Jeremy

Ponti Capoccia
a year ago
★★★★★

Absolute pleasure working with Jeremy. His knowledge of SEO and the work he does in the background to optimise our website has got us results far beyond our expectations.

Amy Ruis
a year ago
★★★★★

Working with Jeremy has been extremely easy and successful for our business. Jeremy has been reliable, efficient and productive to work with. He is always approachable, provides a clear explanation of what’s happening and why. After unsuccessful campaigns with other SEO service providers, Jeremy was a breath of fresh air. Searchology have provided an excellent search engine optimisation service and has increased our leads and therefore business quickly and effectively. We as a small business have full faith and trust in Jeremy and Searchology.

Elyce Bone
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy has been nothing short of amazing with his knowledge of SEO and overall website development. Highly recommend him!!

Theo Anton
a year ago
★★★★★

I find Jeremy to be a great honest operator with fantastic explaining skills

Khajiho Tokunaga
a year ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is professional and a stand out SEO. Most importantly, he is results orientated and invests a lot of time and energy into each client. Highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to grow their business and rank higher on Google

AG Digital Pty Ltd Team
2 years ago
★★★★★

Jeremy is very easy to deal with, motivated and driven. He handles both on-page and off-page SEO services with expertise and experience, which has significantly enhanced our online visibility. If you are looking to improve your SEO and have a dedicated professional on your account who'll keep things running smoothly, seek out improvements and find new opportunities for growth then get in touch with Jeremy!

Dom Mattei
2 years ago
★★★★★

Searchology provides an excellent search engine optimisation service and increased my leads and therefore business quickly and effectively. My website’s google rank improved from the changes they implemented and now continues to pull in leads on a consistent basis. Super nice guy to work with too. Couldn’t recommend them enough

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