SEO Case Study for Global Clinical Research Organization

This SEO project was executed for a global clinical research and regulatory services website offering end-to-end solutions across clinical development, pharmacovigilance, regulatory affairs, and medical writing. The objective of the campaign was to improve organic visibility, strengthen service-based keyword rankings, and drive high-intent global traffic through a structured SEO approach.

 

The SEO strategy was implemented for COD Research, focusing on long-term organic growth across global markets including the US, EU, and India.

SEO Case Study for Global Clinical Research Organization

Key SEO Activities

Content Strategy On-Page SEO Off-Page SEO Tracking & Monitoring
  • Optimized core service pages targeting clinical research and regulatory keywords
  • Improved content relevance for CRO, pharmacovigilance, and medical safety services
  • Optimized meta titles, descriptions, headings, and internal linking structure
  • Improved crawlability and keyword alignment across service pages
  • Built industry-relevant backlinks from healthcare and research domains
  • Strengthened authority for global CRO and regulatory service keywords
  • Performance tracking via Google Analytics 4 (GA4) and Google Search Console
  • Continuous optimization based on traffic and keyword performance insights

Google Search Console (GSC) Performance

Google Search Console (GSC) Performance
  • Total Clicks: 1.25K
  • Total Impressions: 28K
  • Average CTR: 4.5%
  • Average Position: 19.8

Result:
Consistent growth in impressions and clicks indicates improved keyword visibility for clinical research and regulatory service-related searches.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Insights

Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Insights
Traffic Comparison (Last 2 Periods)
  • Total Users: 7,583 (↑ 105% growth)
  • Sessions: 7,469 (↑ 106% growth)
  • Event Count: 43,243 (↑ 101%)
  • Key Events: 42,475 (↑ 133%)
Traffic Source Highlights
  • Direct Traffic: Major contributor with strong growth
  • Organic Search: ~2,015 users with 50%+ growth
  • Organic Social & Referral: Supporting traffic sources

Result:
Organic search and direct traffic together are driving high-quality users with improved engagement and conversion signals.

SEO Performance Highlights
  • Organic search users increased by 50%+ compared to the previous period
  • Strong growth in total users and sessions over 6 months
  • Improved visibility for clinical research and regulatory service keywords
  • Higher event and key event counts indicating better user interaction
  • Global audience reach strengthened across multiple regions
SEO Achievements
  • Significant growth in clicks and impressions via organic search
  • Improved average CTR through better meta optimization
  • Strengthened global visibility for CRO and regulatory services
  • SEO contributed to higher engagement and lead-focused actions
  • Solid foundation built for long-term organic scalability